Awards


Cashel Palace Hotel is proud to have received several prestigious awards and accolades, reflecting our commitment to excellence and luxury in hospitality. Here are some key recognitions from the past three years:

2024


  • Two Michelin Keys: This honor highlights Cashel Palace Hotel as an esteemed venue, recognised for its exceptional service and luxurious accommodations. The Michelin Keys reflect the overall excellence in hospitality, distinguishing it from the Michelin Stars, which are awarded specifically to fine dining establishments.
  • Travel + Leisure Readers' 30 Favorite Hotels in Europe: Ranked No. 12 in the esteemed "World's Best Awards" survey, showcasing the exceptional quality and service experienced by our guests. This accolade reflects the discerning opinions of over 186,000 readers.
  • Irish Independent - Hot 100: Listed at No. 15 among Ireland’s top hospitality establishments.
  • Irish Restaurant Awards: Best Hotel Restaurant in All Ireland for our exceptional dining experiences.
  • Great Place to Work Certification: Achieved for the third consecutive year, highlighting our positive work environment and commitment to our staff's well-being.

2023


  • Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards: Voted No. 3 Top Hotel in Ireland, highlighting our exceptional guest experience and luxurious accommodations.
  • Condé Nast Traveller's Hot List: Featured as one of the best new hotels in the world, recognising our meticulous restoration and luxurious offerings.
  • Irish Restaurant Awards: Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant for The Bishop’s Buttery, acknowledging our outstanding culinary offerings.

2022

  • Georgina Campbell's Guide: Awarded Hotel of the Year 2022, celebrating our commitment to providing a luxurious and memorable stay since reopening in March 2022.

These awards and accolades highlight our dedication to excellence and the outstanding experiences we provide to our guests. We are honoured by this recognition and remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in hospitality and service.
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Michelin Guide Recognition


Michelin Star for The Bishop’s Buttery: Awarded in February 2024, The Bishop’s Buttery has been recognized for its exceptional contemporary Irish cuisine, sourced from local farmers and artisans.

Stephen Hayes congratulated his team and Head Chef of The Bishop’s Buttery, Stefan McEnteer, saying:

“We are really delighted with this recognition from Michelin. Gaining a Michelin Star so soon after opening is a fantastic achievement. It has always been my hope to receive the Star and now, along with Stefan and the team, we have achieved it. I honestly couldn’t be any happier. This is an important recognition of our hard work and is wonderful for team morale, reflecting our ambitions front and back of house.”

A member of the Cashel Palace Hotel opening team, Stephen was formerly Head Chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Cliff House Hotel in Waterford, further enhancing his skills thereafter at the Michelin three-starred Restaurant De Librije in Holland.

Head Chef Stefan McEnteer previously honed his skills under the mentorship of renowned Irish chefs Neven Maguire and Derry Clarke. His background includes considerable experience in high-calibre culinary environments, preparing him for the challenge of establishing The Bishop's Buttery amongst Ireland’s finest dining destinations.

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