Aloft Dublin City has won big at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards, proudly taking home the title of Hotel Bar of the Year.
The award celebrates the hotel’s vibrant WXYZ Bar, renowned for its stylish design, creative cocktails, and exceptional guest experience.
The Irish Hotel Awards 2025 revealed the country’s best wedding hotels, coastal escapes, golf experiences, and five-star properties during a glittering ceremony held on Monday, 20 October, at The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath. The event honoured the “unsung heroes” of Ireland’s hospitality sector, from front-of-house teams and housekeeping staff to talented chefs and general managers who keep the nation’s hotels running seamlessly.
Located in Dublin’s historic Liberties district, Aloft Dublin City combines sleek, modern design with the warmth of genuine Irish hospitality. The hotel’s award-winning WXYZ Bar has become a favourite for both guests and locals alike, offering a lively atmosphere and panoramic views of the city from its rooftop terrace, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Dublin Mountains.
Guests can unwind with a perfectly poured pint, a classic cocktail, and a selection of bar favourites such as Seafood Chowder, Caesar Salad, and more.
“We’re honoured to be recognised as Hotel Bar of the Year,” said Rod Vastenburg, General Manager at Aloft Dublin City. “This award is a tribute to our fantastic WXYZ Bar on the 7th floor of the hotel and our amazing staff. It’s their creativity, energy, and passion that make the bar such a vibrant destination and bring the Aloft experience to life every day.”
The Irish Hotel Awards celebrate excellence across the hospitality industry, recognising outstanding achievement, innovation, and service within Ireland’s best hotel properties.
