Success of Killarney’s family-owned and managed sister hotels is rooted in a culture of hospitality excellence
Ireland’s hospitality excellence has been recognised on the global stage, as two of Killarney’s long-established family-owned and managed sister properties The Killarney Park, a proud member of Leading Hotels of the World®, and The Ross, located in the heart of Killarney, have achieved exceptional honours at the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2026, both nationally and across Europe.
The Killarney Park has been named Best Overall Hotel in Ireland 2026, a remarkable achievement that highlights the hotel’s unwavering commitment to luxury, service, and the guest experience. In addition, the property has been recognised in the Top Luxury, Ireland, and Luxury, Europe categories.
- Best Overall Hotel in Ireland 2026
- Ranked #22 in Europe (Top Irish Hotel)
The Ross has similarly secured top recognition, being named Best Small & Boutique Hotel in Ireland, and has also earned accolades in the Small & Boutique Ireland and Small & Boutique Europe categories.
- Best Small & Boutique Hotel in Ireland 2026
- Ranked #22 in Europe (Top Irish Boutique Hotel)
Further underscoring their international reputation, both properties have made a significant impact on the continental stage. The Killarney Park is ranked as the top-listed Irish hotel in Europe at number 22 overall, while The Ross also ranks number 22 in Europe in its category, making it the top Irish boutique hotel at that level.
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, bases its Travellers’ Choice Awards on the quality, quantity, and recency of guest reviews, making these honours a true reflection of customer satisfaction and experience.
Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director Marcus Treacy said:
“These awards are especially meaningful as they reflect the voice of our guests. This recognition across Ireland and Europe is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team, whose commitment to excellence makes these achievements possible. I could not be prouder.”
“These accolades reflect the collective efforts of the teams across both properties, whose commitment to excellence is evident in every guest interaction—hourly, daily, weekly, and year-round”.
Guests and industry observers alike recognise that the success of sister properties The Killarney Park and The Ross is rooted in a culture of hospitality excellence, attention to detail, and genuine care. Based on the quality and quantity of guest reviews, TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards highlight the very best in global hospitality.
For more details visit: www.killarneyparkhotel.ie, www.theross.ie
