Forbes has named Ashford Castle the only UK and Ireland hotel to receive a double five-star ranking.
A Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ranking is the top rating possible and the gold standard in global hospitality. While all elements of a property are evaluated, there is a huge emphasis on service because, according to Forbes, how a hotel makes you feel is what you will remember most.’
In 2020 Ashford Castle became Ireland’s first hotel to achieve a Five-Star ranking in the annual honours list. This was followed in 2023 by another first when The Spa at Ashford Castle received Ireland’s first – and remains Ireland’s only – hotel spa to hold a Five-Star FTG ranking. Forbes described The Spaas a ‘modern oasis designed to pamper you like royalty. The Spa at Ashford Castle is the only spa in Ireland to offer the world-renowned Augustinus Bader spa treatments to guests.
Niall Rochford said: “A Forbes Five-Star ranking is earned through the collective passion, pride, and commitment of our people and I know that the recognition is personal to each member of the Ashford Castle family.
“Such a distinguished acknowledgement speaks to the extraordinary and consistent care the team brings to each guest experience and retaining such a prestigious accolade reflects the warm and professional hospitality that defines Ashford Castle.”
