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Spa & Wellness • 23 / 06 / 2026

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Planning a seaweed bath break in Ireland? Discover Strandhill, Enniscrone and Kilcullen, VOYA seaweed baths, hotel spa packages and practical tips for couples seeking an authentic...

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Luxury Hotel Openings

Three new five-stars in Ireland's Blue Book: what they share and where they differ

Discover why the new Ireland Blue Book hotels for 2026 — Cliff House Hotel, the Dylan Hotel and Dunl...

22 / 06 / 2026

Coastal Retreats

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

An insider guide to peak summer in Ireland, showing which luxury and coastal hotels to book before J...

16 / 06 / 2026

Exclusive Dining

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

An insider guide to Irish hotels where foraging, farming and refined dining meet, from the Burren to...

16 / 06 / 2026

Countryside Escapes

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

Planning a three-generation staycation in Ireland Discover why country houses suit multigenerational...

12 / 06 / 2026

The journal

Spotlight

The Case for Booking the Worst Room in Ireland's Best Hotels

City Hotels

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26/05/2026

The Case for Booking the Worst Room in Ireland's Best Hotels

Why Irish couples should often book the smallest room in five-star hotels and spend the savings on spa, dining and extra nights for true luxury value.

Galway's tourist tax and what it reveals about Ireland's relationship with its visitors

City Hotels

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25/05/2026

Galway's tourist tax and what it reveals about Ireland's relationship with its visitors

Galway’s proposed €1 nightly tourist tax could make it the first Irish city to introduce a formal levy on hotel stays. Discover how the fee would work, what tourism infrastructure it might fund, and what it means for Irish travelers booking luxury stays in Galway and beyond.

The bleisure guide: extending your Dublin business trip into something worth remembering

City Hotels

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24/05/2026

The bleisure guide: extending your Dublin business trip into something worth remembering

Discover how to choose a Dublin business hotel that doubles as a leisure base, with tips on locations, meeting spaces, dining, day trips and extending your stay for a 48-hour city break.

Ireland's Ancient East: the heritage hotels that put you inside the story

Historic Properties

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22/05/2026

Ireland's Ancient East: the heritage hotels that put you inside the story

Discover Ireland’s Ancient East hotels and heritage stays ideal for Irish couples, from castle hotels and manor houses to city breaks and coastal escapes, with tips on booking like an insider.

Summer 2026 in Ireland: the hotel openings and relaunches worth booking now

Luxury Hotel Openings

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18/05/2026

Summer 2026 in Ireland: the hotel openings and relaunches worth booking now

Discover the most interesting new hotel openings in Ireland for summer 2026, from Dublin city breaks to wild Atlantic retreats, plus practical booking tips for Irish couples.

Hotels That Give Your Children Their Own Adventure (Not Just a Kids' Club)

Family-Friendly Services

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22/05/2026

Hotels That Give Your Children Their Own Adventure (Not Just a Kids' Club)

Discover how the best family adventure hotels in Ireland turn lakes, woods and estates into active playgrounds, with concrete tips on packages, age limits and booking smart for all ages.

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

Sustainability Practices

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20/05/2026

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

Discover how to spot genuinely eco-friendly hotels in Ireland, from Hotel Doolin and Delphi Resort to city properties investing in renewable energy, transparent data, and meaningful community impact.

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Family-Friendly Services

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30/05/2026

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Plan a relaxed Killarney family hotel weekend with young children: how to pick the right location, room layout, dining options and activities near Killarney National Park for an easy, car-light stay.

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

Family-Friendly Services

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29/05/2026

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

Discover how to choose family friendly luxury hotels in Ireland, from castle estates to Dublin city stays, with practical tips on room layouts, multi‑gen travel, budgets and booking strategies.

Why Ireland's Best Hotels Are Removing the Wi-Fi Password from Reception

Smart Technology

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19/05/2026

Why Ireland's Best Hotels Are Removing the Wi-Fi Password from Reception

Discover how digital detox hotels in Ireland are turning intentional disconnection into a premium travel experience, with research-backed policies, quiet architecture and retreats from Donegal cabins to Galway country houses.

The Clifftop Hotels Where You Fall Asleep to the Atlantic

Coastal Retreats

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18/05/2026

The Clifftop Hotels Where You Fall Asleep to the Atlantic

Discover the most atmospheric clifftop hotels on Ireland’s Atlantic coast, from Ardmore and Spanish Point to Donegal and Mayo, with tips on seasonality, booking and how to plan a sea-view staycation.

The quiet hotels: where to disappear in Ireland without leaving the island

Countryside Escapes

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17/05/2026

The quiet hotels: where to disappear in Ireland without leaving the island

Discover peaceful hotels in Ireland, from west coast retreats to estate spas and solo wellness breaks, with practical tips for booking a quiet, restorative escape.

Ireland's hospitality VAT cut: why cheaper restaurant bills could reshape hotel dining

Culinary Innovations

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13/05/2026

Ireland's hospitality VAT cut: why cheaper restaurant bills could reshape hotel dining

Ireland’s new 9% VAT rate on food services will reshape hotel dining, easing costs for hospitality businesses and giving Irish travelers better value in city hotels.

The Hawthorn: Galway finally gets the five-star hotel it deserves

Luxury Hotel Openings

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11/05/2026

The Hawthorn: Galway finally gets the five-star hotel it deserves

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay brings a long awaited five star hotel, spa and championship golf to Galway’s west coast, reshaping luxury staycations for Irish travellers.

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

Sustainability Practices

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25/05/2026

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

Learn how to assess sustainable hotels in Ireland, understand carbon-neutral certification, and verify eco-friendly claims with data, examples and practical booking questions.

A weekend in Kenmare: where to eat, sleep and linger in Kerry's most refined town

Coastal Retreats

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14/05/2026

A weekend in Kenmare: where to eat, sleep and linger in Kerry's most refined town

An insider guide to Kenmare, Kerry hotels and restaurants for Irish couples seeking a refined coastal escape, from Park Hotel Kenmare to Brook Lane and beyond.

Where to stay on the Wild Atlantic Way: a hotel guide from Donegal to West Cork

Coastal Retreats

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21/05/2026

Where to stay on the Wild Atlantic Way: a hotel guide from Donegal to West Cork

Plan where to stay along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way with county-by-county tips, family-friendly hotel ideas and seasonal advice for Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Kerry and West Cork.

The Irish staycation is no longer a consolation prize

Countryside Escapes

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10/05/2026

The Irish staycation is no longer a consolation prize

Explore how Irish staycation luxury hotels, from castles and manor houses to Dublin city icons, have become a first choice for business leisure travellers, backed by recent tourism data and policy targets.

Dublin to host the Michelin Guide awards: what it signals for Irish gastronomy

Culinary Innovations

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07/05/2026

Dublin to host the Michelin Guide awards: what it signals for Irish gastronomy

Discover how hosting the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland awards in Dublin signals a new era for Irish hotels, with standout restaurant examples and practical booking tips for solo travelers.

Where to Stay for the Best Breakfast in Ireland

Exclusive Dining

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20/05/2026

Where to Stay for the Best Breakfast in Ireland

Planning a romantic Irish getaway? Discover how the best hotel breakfast in Ireland should influence your booking, from award-winning full Irish plates to country house feasts and practical tips for choosing a truly memorable morning table.

Trends

The Grace, Westport: inside Ireland's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026

Luxury Hotel Openings

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08/05/2026

The Grace, Westport: inside Ireland's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026

Discover Grace Westport hotel in Ireland, a slow luxury retreat on the historic Westport estate overlooking Clew Bay and Croagh Patrick, with Grace Spa, local-flavour dining and practical booking tips for Irish travellers.

Balcony House Galway: an elegant city base for Irish travellers

Smart Technology

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18/02/2026

Balcony House Galway: an elegant city base for Irish travellers

Balcony House Galway offers Irish travellers a refined, central base with free parking, warm service, and comfortable rooms near Galway city center.

by Cian Brennan

Places

15 May 2026

Castle hotels in Ireland: how to stay inside living history

08 May 2026

The Grace, Westport: inside Ireland's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026

07 May 2026

The country house hotels where Ireland does hospitality differently

10 Apr 2026

Killarney lodge Ireland for Irish travellers seeking refined comfort

Experience

Spa hotels in Ireland: where the wellness is worth the journey

Spa & Wellness

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09/05/2026

Spa hotels in Ireland: where the wellness is worth the journey

Discover how spa hotels in Ireland blend wild landscapes, thermal suites and local rituals. Compare coastal retreats, castles, Dublin city spas and destination wellness hotels like Monart, Ashford Castle and Adare Manor.

Where to taste the best food in Ireland during a luxury hotel stay

Explore where to taste the best food in Ireland while booking luxury hotels, from full Irish breakfasts to seafood chowder, afternoon tea and artisan ice cream.

People

Elegant stays in hotels northern ireland for discerning Irish travellers

A journalist’s guide to hotels in Northern Ireland for Irish travellers, covering luxury stays, prices, wellness, and booking tips in Belfast and beyond.

Ireland honeymoon escapes for Irish travellers seeking refined luxury stays

Plan an elegant Ireland honeymoon as an Ireland based traveller, with luxury castles, coastal retreats, and expert tips for premium stays across the emerald isle.

by Sorcha-Marie Gallagher

Ireland's Emerald Elegance

MyIrelandStay brings you the finest hotel stays across Ireland

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Three new five-stars in Ireland's Blue Book: what they share and where they differ

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

The Case for Booking the Worst Room in Ireland's Best Hotels

Galway's tourist tax and what it reveals about Ireland's relationship with its visitors

The bleisure guide: extending your Dublin business trip into something worth remembering

Ireland's Ancient East: the heritage hotels that put you inside the story

Summer 2026 in Ireland: the hotel openings and relaunches worth booking now

Hotels That Give Your Children Their Own Adventure (Not Just a Kids' Club)

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

Why Ireland's Best Hotels Are Removing the Wi-Fi Password from Reception

The Clifftop Hotels Where You Fall Asleep to the Atlantic

The quiet hotels: where to disappear in Ireland without leaving the island

Ireland's hospitality VAT cut: why cheaper restaurant bills could reshape hotel dining

The Hawthorn: Galway finally gets the five-star hotel it deserves

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

A weekend in Kenmare: where to eat, sleep and linger in Kerry's most refined town

Where to stay on the Wild Atlantic Way: a hotel guide from Donegal to West Cork

The Irish staycation is no longer a consolation prize

Dublin to host the Michelin Guide awards: what it signals for Irish gastronomy

Where to Stay for the Best Breakfast in Ireland

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Three new five-stars in Ireland's Blue Book: what they share and where they differ

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

Literary hotels in Ireland: where to sleep surrounded by the stories

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

The rise of the Irish hotel restaurant: what the 2026 awards season tells us

The slow checkout: Irish hotels built for forgetting what day it is

Ireland's golf hotels: where the 19th hole outshines the first eighteen

The architects are checking in: how design is redefining Irish hotels

June bank holiday: where to book a considered last-minute escape in Ireland

Luxury hotels in Ireland where your dog is a guest, not a concession

The Cold Water Swimming Hotels: Where the Pool Is the Sea

Beyond the lobby: the Irish hotels where the experience starts outside the front door

From Ruin to Suite: The Irish Hotels Built Inside Something That Used to Be Something Else

The Fleadh Effect: Where to Stay When Belfast Becomes Ireland's Music Capital

The Grace, Westport: inside Ireland's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026

Balcony House Galway: an elegant city base for Irish travellers

Castle hotels in Ireland: how to stay inside living history

The Grace, Westport: inside Ireland's most anticipated hotel opening of 2026

The country house hotels where Ireland does hospitality differently

Killarney lodge Ireland for Irish travellers seeking refined comfort

Spa hotels in Ireland: where the wellness is worth the journey

Where to taste the best food in Ireland during a luxury hotel stay

Elegant stays in hotels northern ireland for discerning Irish travellers

Ireland honeymoon escapes for Irish travellers seeking refined luxury stays