2017 editionNo. 34

Ballyfin

County Laois, Ireland

In 2017, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Regency country-house restoration, intimate service, estate privacy, and rare Irish design craft and a clear position within County Laois's high-end hospitality market.

The annual recordWhy Ballyfin is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2017

Ballyfin is a country-house hotel in County Laois, defined by Regency country-house restoration, intimate service, estate privacy, and rare Irish design craft.

In 2017, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Regency country-house restoration, intimate service, estate privacy, and rare Irish design craft and a clear position within County Laois's high-end hospitality market.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2017 list
Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination
County Laois, Ireland
Property
Country-house hotel
Operator
Ballyfin Demesne
Opened
2011
AddressBallyfin Demesne, Ballyfin, County Laois, R32 PN34, IrelandOpen map ↗

Stories

Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 34
Hotel type
Country-house hotel
Destination
County Laois
Country or region
Ireland
Management in 2017
Ballyfin Demesne
Opening year
2011
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