The Best Hotels in Ireland: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

"Many castles have been spoiled by bland hotel makeovers, so it is a relief to find that the luxury brand Solís has done a stylish upgrade of this magnificent building, which dates from the 15th century and is surrounded by 43 woodland acres. The atmosphere is informal (you park your car, but a doorman will help with luggage) and the interiors lavish without being intimidating. Friendly Irish staff are on hand to provide swift assistance. Most of the hotel’s 97 rooms and suites are in a fine addition to the rear of the hotel, enjoying views of quiet gardens. Rooms are large but cozy, done in oatmeal hues and dark wood with huge beds, thick carpets, and coffee-table books illustrating the fast-disappearing culture of the Gaeltacht; one can enjoy reading these while drinking organic Brazilian coffee. It is lovely to find that the Donegal owner, Harcourt, has done a stylish upgrade of this magnificent building." - CNT Editors, Nicholas DeRenzo