Ireland’s leading hotel for 2016 has been named

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Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa was awarded the coveted prize of Ireland's Leading Hotel 2016 at the World Travel Awards. Powerscourt beat off competition from the Conrad Hotel, Dromoland Castle, the Intercontinental Dublin, The Clarence and the Westin. It's another gong to add to the list for the stunning Wicklow property which also holds the title of AA Hotel of the Year 2015/2016.

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Elaborating on the prestigious title, Graham Cooke, President of the World Travel Awards said:

"It is an honour for World Travel Awards to present the title of Ireland’s Leading Hotel to Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa for the first time. In this, our 23rd year, World Travel Awards has grown to become the industry benchmark for the hospitality industry, with our near one million international voters annually selecting the very best from around the globe. I wish Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa every success for the rest of the year and hope to see the hotel again at the Grand Final, this year hosted in the Maldives, to compete for the global trophies".

Clearly delighted by the news, Ian Wynne, General Manger at Powerscourt said: "We are exceptionally pleased and indeed proud to be voted Ireland’s Leading Hotel 2016 at the prestigious World Travel Awards. It is a great accolade and recognition for the entire team at Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, of their unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding guests experiences. "I have just arrived as the new General Manager and continue to be impressed by not only a truly beautiful and historic setting overlooking the Sugar Loaf Mountain, but by the teams’ desire to deliver genuine impeccable Irish Hospitality. We are determined to build and grow our reputation as Ireland’s leading hotel at home and all around the world".

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History of previous winners:   Ireland's Leading Hotel 2015: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland's Leading Hotel 2014: Conrad Dublin Ireland's Leading Hotel 2013: Conrad Dublin Ireland's Leading Hotel 2012: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland's Leading Hotel 2011: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland's Leading Hotel 2010: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland's Leading Hotel 2009: The Clarence Ireland's Leading Hotel 2008: The Merrion Hotel Ireland's Leading Hotel 2007: Dromoland Castle Ireland's Leading Hotel 2006: Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland's Leading Hotel 2005: The Merrion Hotel Ireland's Leading Hotel 2004: The Merrion Hotel