Ireland's Blue Book Hotels, Houses, Castles, and Restaurants Shine Bright with Multiple Victories at the Prestigious 2023 Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards
January 2024: In a spectacular showcase of excellence and commitment to unparalleled hospitality, we are thrilled to see that our Blue Book properties emerged victorious at the prestigious Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards 2023. The event, held in January 2024, celebrated the finest establishments in the Irish hospitality industry, and many of our Blue Book properties proudly clinched 17 accolades across various categories.
Ireland’s Five Star Hotel
· Winner: The Merrion Hotel
· Silver: Hayfield Manor
Ireland’s Hotel Breakfast
· Winner: Hayfield Manor
Ireland’s Five-Star Dining Hotel Restaurant
· Silver: Tankardstown House
Ireland’s Five-Star Dining Hotel Restaurant
· Winner: The Lady Helen, Mount Juliet Hotel & Estate
· Silver: Park Hotel Kenmare
Ireland’s Front House Team/Team Member
· Winner: Cashel Palace Hotel
· Bronze: Park Hotel Kenmare
Ireland’s Guest Experience
· Bronze: No 1 Pery Square Townhouse
Ireland’s Afternoon Tea
· Silver: Killarney Royal
Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay
· Winner: Castle Leslie Estate
Ireland’s Grand Wedding Hotel 101 people or more
· Winner: Mount Juliet Hotel & Estate
Ireland’s Small Wedding Hotel 100 people or less
· Silver: Marlfield House and The Duck Restaurant
Ireland’s Castle & Heritage Wedding Excellence
· Winner: Castle Leslie Hotel & Estate
Ireland’s Sustainability/Leading Green Hotel
· Silver: Fernhill House & Gardens
· Bronze: Castle Leslie Hotel & Estate
Ireland’s Chef of the Year Five-Star
· Silver: Ballyfin Demesne
The Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards serve as a testament to the exceptional quality, service, and dedication demonstrated by our Blue Book Properties. These victories underscore the commitment to providing unparalleled experiences and setting new benchmarks in the hospitality industry.
About Ireland’s Blue Book
Ireland’s Blue Book is a collection of Irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles, and restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. Also included in the collection are five of Ireland’s finest Michelin star restaurants.
