Hayfield Manor achieved the title of Supreme Winner at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards held on January 28th.
The 35th annual awards ceremony took place at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway, hosted by Anton Savage.
Adare Manor in Co. Limerick earned the Gold Award for “Ireland’s Five Star Resort” during the event.
Castle Leslie Estate was voted “Ireland’s Favourite Place To Stay,” showcasing public preference and engagement.
- Supreme Winner: Hayfield Manor
- Afternoon Tea Hotel: The Merrion Hotel Dublin; Silver: Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel; Bronze: Marlfield House Hotel.
- Boutique Hotel of the Year: Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel; Silver: Stauntons on the Green; Bronze: The Blue Haven Hotel.
- Breakfast Experience: Castlewood House Dingle; Silver: Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel; Bronze: Celtic Ross Hotel.
- Business & Conference Hotel: The Johnstown Estate; Silver: Lyrath Estate; Bronze: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin.
- Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence: Cashel Palace Hotel; Silver: Castle Leslie Estate; Bronze: Markree Castle.
- Chef of the Year: The Lake Hotel, Noel Enright; Silver: Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Danni Barry; Bronze: The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant, Angel Pirev.
- City Hotel: The Mayson Hotel; Silver: The Dean Cork; Bronze: The Hardiman.
- Country House & Guest House Experience: Ard na Sidhe Country House Hotel; Silver: Dunbrody Country House; Bronze: Marlfield House Hotel.
- Family Friendly Hotel: Newpark Hotel Kilkenny; Silver: Clonakilty Park Hotel; Bronze: Amber Springs Hotel.
- Family Run Hotel Group: Romantic Castles Of Ireland.
- Favourite Place To Stay Overall Winner Castle Leslie Connacht Ashford Castle Leinster Woodenbridge Hotel & Lodge Munster The Rose Hotel Ulster Castle Leslie.
- Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant: The Blue Haven Hotel; Silver: Tankardstown House, Brabazon Restaurant ; Bronze: Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa.
- Five Star Chef of the Year: Park Hotel Kenmare, James O’Sullivan; Silver: Ashford Castle, Liam Finnegan; Bronze: Sheen Falls Lodge, Mark Treacy.
- Five Star Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant: Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate; Silver: Ballyfin Demesne; Bronze: Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel.
- Five Star Guest Experience: Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate; Silver: The Merrion Hotel Dublin; Bronze: The Killarney Park
- Five Star Hotel Casual Dining Experience: The g Hotel & Spa; Silver: Hayfield Manor; Bronze: Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Ireland.
- Five Star Hotel Spa Experience: Dromoland Castle Hotel; Silver: Ashford Castle; Bronze: ESPA at The Europe Hotel & Resort.
- Five Star Hotel: Hayfield Manor; Silver: The Merrion Hotel Dublin; Bronze: Cashel Palace Hotel.
- Five Star Resort: Adare Manor; Silver: Dromoland Castle Hotel; Bronze: Sheen Falls Lodge.
- Four Star Hotel Spa Experience: Galgorm; Silver: The Johnstown Estate; Bronze: Ice House Hotel.
- Four Star Hotel: Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa; Silver: Armada Hotel; Bronze: Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa.
- Four Star Resort: Renvyle House Hotel and Resort; Silver: Harvey’s Point; Bronze: Galgorm.
- Front of House Team/Team Member: The Europe Hotel & Resort; Silver: Sligo Park Hotel & Leisure Club; Bronze: The Mustard Seed Country House and Restaurant.
- Grand Wedding Hotel: Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel; Silver: Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate; Bronze: Mulranny Park Hotel.
- Guest Experience: Killashee Hotel; Silver: Harvey’s Point; Bronze: The Montenotte.
- Hotel Casual Dining Experience: Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa; Silver: Great Southern Killarney; Bronze: Armada Hotel.
- Hotel Group: MHL Hotel Group.
- Innovative Supplier: Excel Recruitment.
- Lifetime Achievement Theresa Allen.
- Menu Provenance Award: Ballyfin Demesne; Silver: Ballymaloe House Hotel; Bronze: Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa.
- Outstanding Customer Service Award: The Kingsley Hotel Tourist Experience of the Year: Mulranny Park Hotel; Silver: The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney; Bronze: Chancery Hotel Dublin.
- Small Wedding Hotel: Luttrellstown Castle Resort; Silver: The Station House Hotel, Kilmessan, Co. Meath; Bronze: Lough Rynn Castle.
- Sustainability / Leading Green Hotel: Armada Hotel; Silver: Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa; Bronze: Dromoland Castle Hotel.
- Three Star Hotel: Hotel Isaacs Cork; Silver: Clew Bay Hotel; Bronze: Great National South Court Hotel.
- Wine Experience: Ashford Castle; Silver: Cashel Palace Hotel; Bronze: Ballynahinch Castle Hotel.
