Ashford Castle in Co. Cong, Ireland.Ireland's Content Pool
Ashford Castle in Cong, Co. Mayo, has been named as one of the most unique hotels in the world by Tripadvisor.
The travel platform has revealed the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, spotlighting this year's top-rated hotels worldwide as identified through the website's reviews.
This year, TripAdvisor introduced an exciting new award subcategory showcasing the most unique, One-of-a-Kind hotels across the globe. According to the travel website, the "offbeat stays" on the list are "unlike anything else out there."
Ashford Castle ranked second in the new category, following the top winner of the list, Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India,
Tripadvisor praised the Irish castle hotel for "its stately canopy beds, manicured grounds, and slew of regal activities (think: falconry, archery)."
It also highlights the accommodations as being "kid-friendly."
Ashford Castle dates back to 1228 and was the former home of the Guinness family. As Ireland's first and only Forbes Five Star Hotel, it truly offers a once-in-a-lifetime-experience.
Ashford Castle bedroom.
The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Winners of the Best of the Best Hotels award are among the top one percent of the 1.6 million hotel listings on Tripadvisor.
"Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travelers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travelers to plan their best stays. Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe," said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor.
"When I travel, I care about two things when it comes to booking my hotel – a convenient location and a space that feels like a home away from home. A distinction like Travelers' Choice gives users the insights they need to make those informed decisions when choosing a hotel."
She added: "This year's winners tell us what travelers are looking for – comprehensive amenities, elegance, and attention to detail. That's why Travelers' Choice is such a helpful tool. It takes the guesswork out of finding those hidden gems tailored to your needs."
See Tripadvisor's Top 15 'One-of-a-Kind' Hotels list here.