THE Slieve Donard Resort and Spa in Newcastle, Co Down, has been named Best Irish Hotel at the Travel Media Awards which took place in the Westbury Hotel in Dublin.
The award acknowledge outstanding performance in the travel and tourism industry and consisted of 18 categories all voted for by the members of the Irish media.
John Toner, Director of Hastings Hotels and General Manager of Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, said he is delighted that the hotel has been recognised by media as the best in Ireland.
“We are thrilled to have received this prestigious award for Best Irish Hotel on 30 November. What makes tis award extra special is that it was voted for by the Irish Travel media, who have no doubt stayed in very best hotels throughout Ireland, so to be acknowledged by the these journalists is fantastic.
“It is the hard work and commitment of everyone at the Slieve Donard in capitalising on what we have that has won us this prestigious award.
“The Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing short break and we have excellent staff who are all dedicated in ensuring our guests have a memorable stay. The hotel boasts a world-leading ESPA Spa and is simply an exquisite haven of escapism providing an oasis of tranquility.”
The hotel boasts 178 luxurious bedrooms many of which offer picture-postcard views across gardens, coastline or mountain and guests can choose a three, two or one night relaxing break in a beautiful setting from as little at £80 per person, based on two people sharing. This includes accommodation, dinner in the Oak Restaurant, a full Irish breakfast where guests can enjoy locally sourced produce, and enjoy full use of the Spa facilities.
Down District Council Chairperson Mickey Coogan visited the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa to congratulate John Toner and said: “It is a huge a very challenging feat to win this award. Only a hotel that exemplifies the very best that Ireland has to offer can be deemed worthy. Our sincere congratulations go to John and the Hastings Group and their superb and passionate team on this achievement.
“Enormous credit goes to them for all their drive and determination in making this hotel the excellent hotel it is today and for adding a long list of reasons why Down District is an outstanding place to stay.”
The Irish Media voted for the Slieve Donard as number one because of its outstanding performance in the travel and tourism industry. The results were independently collected and validated by the School of Hospitality management and Tourism at Dublin Institute of Technology.
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To enjoy a short break at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa or for further information, call the hotel on 028 4372 1066 or visit www.hastingshotels.com
