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Hotel review: This new luxury boutique escape makes a perfectly-tailored Dungarvan base
S Hotel review: This new luxury boutique escape makes a perfectly-tailored Dungarvan base
"Over the last decade, perhaps no town along the Munster coastline has seen its tourism credentials soar like Dungarvan — which is what makes a new hotel opening in the town, all the more exciting."

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Hotel review: This Kildare five-star blends history with a trendy dining experience
S Hotel review: This Kildare five-star blends history with a trendy dining experience
A grand Palladian estate reimagined for the modern traveller, this lavish five-star delivers historic splendour and exceptional dining

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?
S Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?
With sweeping Shannon views, this contemporary city hotel offers comfort, centrality and food worth lingering over.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Hotel review: Is this family-owned hotel the best stay in West Cork?
S Hotel review: Is this family-owned hotel the best stay in West Cork?
Homely and cosy with real heart, this family-run boutique Clonakilty hotel offers West Cork value and style

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Hotel review: Is this extraordinary Munster hideaway the perfect Irish escape?
S Hotel review: Is this extraordinary Munster hideaway the perfect Irish escape?
"Dreamily decadent and welcoming, this magnificently restored Palladian manor offers a masterclass in Irish hospitality."

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
S Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
Rooms with a view and great staff make this seaside spa resort a West Cork favourite

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This West Cork hotel has been a treasure for 200 years
S Hotel review: This West Cork hotel has been a treasure for 200 years
About to celebrate 200 years, this country house has just completed a stunning 16-bedroom extension. One of West Cork’s hidden treasures

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this beloved Cork resort the ultimate spa experience?
S Hotel review: Is this beloved Cork resort the ultimate spa experience?
Set in the heart of a private estate, its peaceful location seems a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Cork City, while it is also close to the tourist hotspot of Cobh and next door to the ever-popular Fota Wildlife Park.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this West Cork property the perfect coastal escape for food lovers?
S Hotel review: Is this West Cork property the perfect coastal escape for food lovers?
Just a few minutes from the bustle of Clonakilty, yet a serene world apart, Dunmore House sits on a panoramic headland overlooking Inchydoney, Clonakilty Bay, and some of the easternmost shores of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: This landmark Cork hotel has had a serious revamp, but was it worth the wait? 
S Hotel review: This landmark Cork hotel has had a serious revamp, but was it worth the wait? 
The Metropole’s fresh new look sees this Grande Dame marry modern luxury with tradition in Cork’s buzzing Victorian Quarter.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Hotel review: Is this the perfect base for a trip to Kerry's north and west county?
S Hotel review: Is this the perfect base for a trip to Kerry's north and west county?
This impressive family-run Kerry estate appeals with style, a spa and serious green credentials

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: This castle in the capital offers real character, superb food and excellent value
S Hotel review: This castle in the capital offers real character, superb food and excellent value
"A 15-minute drive from the city centre, and 10-minute stroll to Clontarf promenade, this four-star Dublin castle in leafy Clontarf offers city and coastal escapism in one go."

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: This intimate Killarney hotel is beloved by the Michelin Guide yet feels like Kerry's best-kept secret
S Hotel review: This intimate Killarney hotel is beloved by the Michelin Guide yet feels like Kerry's best-kept secret
This atmospheric boutique hotel is a perfect choice for a romantic rendezvous in The Kingdom.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Hotel review: This new Northern star is both golfer's paradise and chilled hideaway
S Hotel review: This new Northern star is both golfer's paradise and chilled hideaway
Majestic views, luxe decor, wonderful staff and a special spa make this exciting new five-star a boutique destination

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

The stories and secret weapons behind five of Ireland's best B&Bs
The stories and secret weapons behind five of Ireland's best B&Bs
Ireland’s old fashioned bed and breakfasts have had something of a rebirth. From fine food to retaining that personal touch, Ali Dunworth checks into five boutique B&Bs for a modern take on a very Irish tradition

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: Is this West Cork guesthouse the best value luxury escape you’ve never heard of?
S Hotel review: Is this West Cork guesthouse the best value luxury escape you’ve never heard of?
This secluded sanctuary is a hidden treasure set within a national treasure

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This secluded Co Wicklow five-star boasts spectacular views and great service
S Hotel review: This secluded Co Wicklow five-star boasts spectacular views and great service
Beautifully secluded, with great food, service, and a top spa, this five-star resort delivers value and joy

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This Killarney five-star woos with superb hospitality and dreamy rooms
S Hotel review: This Killarney five-star woos with superb hospitality and dreamy rooms
The distant clip-clop from jaunting carts or the beat of live music reminds you that you’re within mere metres to all of town centre attractions

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
S Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
Just a little shy of excellent, this classic townhouse hotel makes for a fine and potentially great value Kinsale stay

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
S Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
A collection of self-catering lodges and spa facilities on a dramatic site blotted with blooms of furze

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Start your adventure at the Clonakilty Park Hotel - Where family fun begins
Start your adventure at the Clonakilty Park Hotel - Where family fun begins
Nestled in the heart of West Cork, they are renowned for taking their little guests as serious as the big ones

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
S Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
This serene and polished hideaway remains one of Killarney’s secret treasures

Thu, 22 May, 2025

The Wren Hotel
S Hotel review: This eco-chic hotel is the perfect city retreat for solo travellers 
Dublin’s first carbon-neutral hotel serves up sustainability with verve and style

Thu, 15 May, 2025

The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
Tripadvisor recently shared its top-ranked Irish hotels, with Adare Manor coming out on top. Here, we share Hotel Examiner reviews of some of those on the list – including one that didn’t quite impress

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
S Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
Just streets away from the Aviva, this family-run four-star delivers for both rugby fans and families

Thu, 08 May, 2025

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