
Ireland’s finest in the Irish Independent’s latest Hot 100 Hotels list
Five County Kildare hotels have been named among Ireland’s finest in the Irish Independent’s latest Hot 100 Hotels list, published at the weekend.
- Kilkea Castle
- Killashee Hotel
- The K Club
- Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
- Clanard Court Hotel
The annual list, compiled by the Irish Independent’s travel team, celebrates 100 of the best hotels and places to stay across Ireland.




The five successful properties reflect the breadth of Kildare’s accommodation offering, from luxury resorts and historic castle stays to independent, family-run hospitality. Located across Athy, Castledermot, Maynooth, Naas and Straffan, they also demonstrate the quality available throughout the county.
Welcoming the news, Chloe McGrory, Tourism Manager at Into Kildare, said:
“To see five Kildare hotels recognised among Ireland’s Top 100 is a fantastic achievement for the individual properties and for the county as a whole. Each offer something distinctive, but they are united by an exceptional commitment to quality, memorable experiences and genuine Kildare hospitality.
“This recognition further strengthens Kildare’s reputation as one of Ireland’s leading short-break destinations. Whether visitors are looking for a luxurious resort, a historic castle, a relaxing spa escape, excellent food or a warm family-run hotel, they can find it here in Kildare. We congratulate the teams behind all five hotels on this thoroughly deserved recognition.”
Located just a short journey from Dublin, County Kildare offers visitors a compelling mix of world-class accommodation, celebrated dining, luxury shopping, rich heritage, outdoor experiences and internationally renowned equestrian attractions.
To discover places to stay and plan an autumn escape in County Kildare, visit www.intokildare.ie.















