CELEBRATIONS: Staff from The Lake Hotel, Killarney, Josh Harrison, Anthony Barber, Sheila O’Callaghan, Agnieszka Porucznik, Noel Enright, Katarzyna Iwanicka, Florian Lekndreaj, Ashley Dunlea, pictured celebrating after the hotel was voted TripAdvisor sixth Best Hotel in Ireland from a total of 950 hotels reviewed. Photo: Don MacMonagle

The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards were announced last week and The Lake Hotel are thrilled to be awarded number six hotel in Ireland from a total of 950 hotels reviewed.

The luxurious family run hotel was also recognised in two other categories, listed as the number two hotel in Ireland under the Romance category and are placed at number 11 in Ireland in the Service category. The top hotel lists are determined based on the quality and ratings of the millions of guest reviews and opinions shared on TripAdvisor.

“We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful guests who have given such incredible feedback and a huge congratulations to our colleagues for their hard work and dedication in delivering a quality service," Sales and Marketing Manager, Sheila O’Callaghan said. "We are extremely proud of our team, to be recognised in three categories and among such great company is a real testament to their commitment.”

The Lake Hotel was also listed as number two in Ireland in the Romance category. With breathtaking views and direct access to the lakes of Killarney, the charming property is the perfect location for a romantic retreat. The hotel has been the chosen location for numerous proposals over the years and has a wide variety of romantic offerings on its doorstep. Whilst staying at The Lake, couples often take a boat trip across the lakes, enjoy a walk to the pier beside the 12th century McCarthy Mór castle ruins, relax and unwind in the outdoor hot tub, take a horse and carriage tour through Killarney National Park, visit the nearby Torc Waterfall, and dine in the award winning Castlelough Restaurant. The Lake Hotel really is the perfect location for a romantic getaway.

The four star, family owned property has been in the Huggard family name for over one hundred years, a long tradition of warm Irish hospitality awaits. Surrounded by nature and yet, only 2kms from Killarney town centre, the hotel is perfectly located to explore all that the wonderful Killarney area has to offer. The Lake Hotel boasts 131 beautifully decorated bedrooms and all dining options are enveloped with views of Lough Lein and with a magnificent backdrop of mountains, islands, woodlands and the 12th century McCarty Mór castle ruins. For reservations call 064 6631035 or email info@lakehotel.com.