The ever popular Dooley’s Hotel on Waterford’s Quayside is celebrating a Gold Award, having been announced as winners at the prestigious annual CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence, where it was awarded the title of ‘Best 3 Star Hotel’ in Ireland.
CIÉ Tours is the largest carrier of US visitors to Ireland each year, and the annual Awards of Excellence celebrate Irish hoteliers and tourism experience operators. Now in their 34th year, and an annual highlight within the tourism industry, the awards are based on post-stay feedback received by CIÉ Tours from their customers.
Speaking about the achievement, Tina Darrer of Dooley’s Hotel said: “This recognition means so much to us because it comes directly from our guests. It reflects the care, consistency and pride our entire team brings to their work every day. To be recognised by CIÉ Tours for the fourth time and for the second consecutive year for delivering a warm, authentic Irish welcome alongside high standards of service is incredibly rewarding, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported and stayed with us over the years.”
Dooley’s Hotel beat strong competition in its very popular category, coming out on top.
Commenting on the event, CIE Tours said: “We are proudly celebrating the very best of hospitality – chosen by our guests. The incredible hotels, attractions, restaurants, and local experiences that make every CIE Tours journey unforgettable. A special congratulations to our Gold Award winners, recognised for delivering the very best in Irish hospitality.
The awards are based entirely on the feedback of tens of thousands of our travellers – and CIE Tours has once again achieved an outstanding guest satisfaction rating of 95% in 2025 – a true testament to the warmth, dedication, and excellence of our tourism partners across Ireland.
