“Powerscourt is a special place from the very moment you arrive…everything has been done with such thought and sensitivity…we cannot wait to return”, Lyn Middlehurst
ENNISKERRY, COUNTY WICKLOW, IRELAND – 1st October 2009 – The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt has been given a five plus rating by Lyn Middlehurst and David Maslin of the Gallivanter’s Guide. This rating denotes that a property is ‘Extraordinary’ in the eyes of these savvy travel reviewers who visit top luxury resorts in the world. The three page review of the hotel commented on every aspect and gave an honest review of the activities, cuisine, guest rooms and surrounding area plus of course the Ladies & Gentlemen who work at the property. The review was wholeheartedly positive which resulted in the five plus rating.
The Gallivanter's Guide is an eight page privately published monthly newsletter with the aim of unearthing idyllic places for the dedicated traveller. Lyn Middlehurst and David Maslin take no advertising, employ no journalists, and personally review only the best hotels and resorts in the world. They boast extremely loyal subscribers from 42 countries worldwide who follow them to various resorts to experience the best hotels in the world first hand. The Guide is more like a private member's club than a simple travel publication.
Commenting on the review, Allan Federer, general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt said, “This rating is more than I could have wished for and we are thrilled to have impressed such seasoned travellers and wonderful people. The hotel has just celebrated its second anniversary and I see this property becoming one of the top resorts in Europe. We thank the Gallivanter’s Guide for the excellent review and for helping us to reach out to many people all over the world who will hopefully come to experience all that The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt has to offer.’’
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About The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow
A 200-room resort showcasing Palladian style architecture, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt offers many other attractions including two championship-calibre golf courses on the grounds, a 30,000 square foot (2,788 square meter) ESPA spa, a Gordon Ramsay signature restaurant, a traditional Irish pub and the most spacious guestrooms in the country with panoramic views over the estate. With 2,500 square feet (232 square meters) the Presidential Suite includes two bedrooms, a private dining room, secluded rooftop garden and a plunge pool. The destination resort offers the ideal venue for corporate events and special occasions, featuring 10,168 square feet (945 square meters) of dedicated meeting and conference space and a unique private outdoor Secret Garden. For more information please visit ritzcarlton.com/powerscourt, call the hotel at +353 (1) 274 8888 or email: powerscourtreservations@ritzcarlton.com.