Adare Manor: The 12 steps to Christmas at a five-star hotel

A three-night Christmas package at Adare Manor starts at €8,000 a room. But what exactly can guests expect at one of Ireland’s most exclusive hotels? From erecting the 21ft foot tree in The Great Hall in the dead of night, to this year's chocolate theme, right down to the menu, the team reveals their process

L-R, from Adare Manor: Dylan Leon, Director of Guest Experience; Cedric Riviére, Head Chocolatier; Sarah Ormstron, Marketing Director; Loughlin Druhan, Director of Culinary; Bronagh Wilkinson, Event Florist; Brendan O’Connor, General Manager. Pic: Brian Arthur

1. The planning begins

Guests had barely checked out last December, and staff were already meeting to review the festive experience — and look ahead to 2024.