Ashford Castle
Hotel · Galway ·
Luxury castle hotel with falconry, spa, golf, and fine dining
Luxury castle hotel with falconry, spa, golf, and fine dining
"In the Republic of Ireland, we typify this as a stately, historic spot." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set on the shores of Lough Corrib, this 800‑year‑old fortress has been transformed into an opulent hotel with manicured grounds, lavish interiors and the impressive George V dining room hung with Waterford chandeliers—an ultimate Irish fairytale escape." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A storied 13th-century estate set on hundreds of landscaped acres, now operating as a luxury hotel with an opulent chandelier-lit dining room, classic afternoon tea and an on-site spa for a fairy-tale honeymoon atmosphere." - Michelle Gross Michelle Gross Michelle Gross is an award-winning travel, food, and lifestyle journalist. In addition to contributing to Travel + Leisure, Michelle is a travel columnist and regular contributor to Robb Report, Thrillist, Business Insider, Fodor’s, and BBC Travel, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Begin at Ashford Castle, which has origins dating to 1228; enjoy breakfast in the lakeside drawing room, take a walk with the resident Irish Wolfhounds in the property’s forest, or sip a cocktail by the fireplace in the Prince of Wales Bar (he visited in 1905)." - Nicole Kliest
"Ashford Castle, overlooking Lough (lake) Corrib in the Irish county of Mayo, has been around since the year 1228, but don’t go expecting an old-fashioned experience. The hotel underwent a $75 million renovation in 2015, which added a cinema, cigar room, kids’ playroom, billiard room, and wine cellars to the already-luxurious 82-room property. The crown jewel, though, is the spa, which is located in a bronze former conservatory and features a white-and-gold tile mosaic entitled “Tree of Life” next to the indoor pool."