- Mount Juliet Estate in County Kilkenny has been named Best Resort in UK & Ireland at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027
- The awards were revealed at a gala dinner at the five-star Montcalm Mayfair hotel in London on 2 November
- Mount Juliet Estate spans 500 acres along the River Nore and includes the Michelin-starred Lady Helen restaurant
- Aethos London Shoreditch won Best New Hotel and Virgin Hotels Edinburgh won Best Design
- Yorebridge House received the Readers’ Award
Mount Juliet Estate has been named Best Resort in UK & Ireland at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027. The awards were revealed at a gala dinner at the five-star Montcalm Mayfair hotel in London on 2 November. The Kilkenny estate spans 500 acres of parkland along the River Nore and features an 18th-century Georgian Manor House, the Hunter’s Yard Hotel, the Michelin-starred Lady Helen restaurant and an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
The recognition follows a multi-million-euro restoration of the historic Manor House. Specialist conservation and restoration teams repaired the Georgian plasterwork, period cornicing and original fireplaces. Accommodation spans the 31-bedroom Manor House and the 93-bedroom Hunter’s Yard Hotel.
Aethos London Shoreditch won Best New Hotel, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh won Best Design and Yorebridge House received the Readers’ Award. The awards celebrate luxury hotels, spas and venues evaluated through professional inspections, verified guest reviews and reader votes. The complete list of winners across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Middle East is available in the official Condé Nast Johansens Hub.
Andaz Lisbon was recognised as Best New Hotel at in the Europe and The Mediterranean category. Andaz Lisbon opened in March 2026 and is the brand’s debut property in Portugal. Set within Lisbon’s historic Baixa neighbourhood, the hotel places guests at the centre of the city’s cultural and architectural legacy with views of the Praça do Comércio and Tagus River waterfront. The hotel offers 170 rooms and suites.
The hotel’s dining concepts include Luzzi, the rooftop restaurant and terrace, and Andaz Lounge. Guests have access to a fitness centre featuring Technogym equipment and in-room spa services. Andaz is a luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Hyatt with 29 properties across gateway cities and resort destinations in 16 countries.
Mark Dunne shared “We are delighted to be recognised by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. This award means a great deal because it reflects the experiences of our guests. I was proud to accept it on behalf of the team, whose hard work and commitment make Mount Juliet Estate such a special place to stay.”
