03 Aug 2018
Posted by Michelle Connor 
Kilkenny property Hunter’s Yard joins the AA Accreditation scheme as a 4 Star property following major investment by Tetrarch Hospitality. Originating from the stables block on the Mount Juliet Estate, Hunters Yard has been reinvented into a tranquil hideaway. Described on their website as “A...
Read more → 17 Sep 2015
Posted by Linda Pototzki 
Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa has won the AA Hotel of the Year award, marking a real triumph for a hotel that’s been on a transformative journey since changing ownership in 2013. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, presented the accolade to General Manager David Webster...
Read more → 28 Apr 2015
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
The crippling amount of tax attached to motor fuel prices is having a profound impact on domestic tourism, claim AA Hospitality Services. AA Hospitality Services, who tour the country inspecting and grading Hotels, Gueshouses and B&Bs, recently quizzed thousands of motorists on how pump prices are likely...
Read more → 08 Apr 2015
Posted by Orla O'Callaghan 
Did you know that we have been accrediting hotels for over 100 years? We also invented the 1-5 star classification system that is now recognised all over the world, but we don’t like to brag about it. Here’s another humdinger: you’ve probably stayed at numerous AA Hotels without even realising...
Read more → 07 Apr 2015
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Pól Ó Conghaile of the Irish Independent, Travel TV, recently asked Ireland's top hotel reviewers, among them one of our AA Hotel Inspectors, what makes a great place to stay... and it has surprisingly little to do with star ratings. Click HERE to watch the clip About AA Hotels: Uncovering...
Read more → 28 Mar 2015
Posted by Adrian Harmon 
Words by Esther O'Moore Donohoe The Easter midterm break is an egg-cellent opportunity to egg-scape the daily routine and enjoy quality time with family and friends. Sometimes a short break away is egg-actly what’s needed and there are some egg-tremely good hotel specials on offer this Easter countrywide....
Read more → 11 Mar 2015
Posted by AA Roadwatch 
Words by Esther O’Moore Donohoe They send us texts written entirely in block capitals. They know how to work the scanner on the printer and can tag you in 800 new photos on Facebook in seconds flat. They are the only people who can get knots out of necklaces and can pack a dishwasher like no one else....
Read more → 24 Sep 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohoe, today presented the team of the AA 4 Star, Maryborough Hotel and Spa with the ultimate accolade of ‘AA Ireland Hotel of the Year 2014-2015.’ The award is the most prestigious of its kind in the Irish Hospitality Industry and enormous consideration...
Read more → 18 Aug 2014
Posted by Miriam O'Neill 
Read our latest press release below which we issued in conjunction with Amárach Research: Munster and Dublin residents are the best tippers in Ireland and Connacht/Ulster residents the worst new research published today by Amárach Research in conjunction with AA Hospitality Services suggest. ...
Read more → 14 Aug 2014
Posted by Vicky Sargeant 
Forget 007. I’m introduced to Smith, Harry Smith. ‘Smith’ – is one of the AA’s Secret Inspectors – charged with the onerous job of ensuring that gold standards are kept golden across the AA’s selection of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. It may sound like a dream-job to most,...
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