Cork

Spread across a 400-acre estate in rural eastern Cork, this seventeenth-century stone mansion earns a perfect score for "service that has to be experienced to be believed." — Condé Nast Traveler

One of Ireland's most acclaimed properties, this family-run, 88-room boutique hotel in Cork City pulls out all the stops for an authentic Irish experience. — Oyster

An oasis of tranquillity in Cork’s historical city centre. — The Telegraph

This handsome seaside hotel is homey and full of interesting heirlooms, fine antiques, and an utter disregard for fads and trends. Instead, it sticks to old-fashioned principles of good service. — Frommer's

The Inchydoney Lodge & Spa is in a superb location overlooking the Atlantic on Ireland's spectacular south coast, surrounded by the natural beauty of West Cork. — The Telegraph

The four-pearl Montenotte Hotel sits on a hill in a residential neighborhood, overlooking the city and the Lee River from its impressive restaurant and bar terrace. — Oyster

In a central city center location on the banks of the River Lee...This urban crossbreed provides excellent meeting space as well as one of the city's better spas. — Star Service

This elegant Georgian mansion hotel, set within 500 acres of wooded grounds, is a destination in its own right. — The Telegraph

With a tone of boho shabby chic that appeals to the hotel's many regular guests, this stylish renovation transformed an old, city-center warehouse into a busy restaurant and hotel complex. — Fodor's

Sample real Irish hospitality at this Victorian guesthouse near the university. . — Insight Guides

A long-established family-run guesthouse overlooking the harbor and the Mizen peninsula, Rolf's is an appealing complex of cut-stone buildings. — Frommer's

An imposing Victorian building has been converted into a stylish hilltop hotel with great views of the city and harbour. . — Insight Guides

The Heron’s Cove is a special little spot on a small inlet in Goleen on the coast in West Cork, with harbor views and an outdoor terrace for pre- or post-dinner drinks. — Afar Magazine

This is the sort of comfy, old-style hotel that has a bit of style despite itself. — Frommer's

It's actually two connecting houses, which can be rented separately or together...Both houses have sturdy mahogany furnishings, oversized sofas and armchairs, a fireplace in every room. — Frommer's

With pristine country-style rooms, antique pine furniture, wood floors, iron and brass beds, and crisp Irish linens, this place is a treasure. — Frommer's

This B&B offers a wonderfully secluded, relaxing retreat in what was once Lord Bandon's hunting lodge. — Frommer's