Luxurious Laois hotel earns coveted spot on Prestigious Travel + Leisure List
Ballyfin Demense
The luxurious Laois based Ballyfin Demesne, one of Ireland’s most prestigious five-star historic country house hotel, has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who reach more than 16 million travellers every month, in their mission to inform and inspire providing a ‘local eye’ on the best places to stay, eat, see, and explore across the globe.
Seamus Crotty, managing director at Ballyfin Demesne, commented: “We’re honoured to be named among Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500. This recognition is a true reflection of the dedication and passion shown by the entire team at Ballyfin Demesne. It’s a privilege to welcome guests from across the globe to experience its charm and beauty, and to receive such international acknowledgement is deeply meaningful to us.”
The T+L 500 list represents the highest-scoring hotels from Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards survey results from the previous year. Sorted by alphabet and geographic region, the list compiles the hotels and resorts that Travel + Leisure readers turn to again and again for quality, luxury, exceptional service, and outstanding amenities.
This recognition further solidifies Ballyfin Demesne as a top-tier luxury destination, affirming its exceptional standards in hospitality, among a select group of Ireland’s - and the world’s - most luxurious and noteworthy properties. In addition, the award will help amplify Ballyfin and its stellar global reputation among discerning travellers seeking unparalleled experiences, further increasing its appeal in the luxury travel market. It’s yet another reason to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Ballyfin Demesne, one of Ireland's most exquisite neo-classical houses.
From its stunning surroundings to its Michelin-starred cuisine, Ballyfin Demesne offers an unrivalled blend of beauty, luxury, history, and five-star service. It now joins a prestigious group of properties around the world cementing its reputation for luxury hospitality on the global stage.
