‘Ugly’ hotels out as Campbell toasts quality

ONE of the country’s best-known food and accommodation critics has panned the proliferation of “ugly and uninteresting” mid-range hotels springing up across the nation.

Author and cook Georgina Campbell claimed many of them were also badly managed and she warned the trend could damage the reputation of Ireland’s valuable hospitality industry abroad.

Ms Campbell, who presented her annual awards for excellence last night, said overall the quality and diversity of places to stay and eat in Ireland were at an all-time high, but she said there were some issues that should be addressed.