Enniskerry, Ireland
Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection
Palladian estate manor
Enniskerry, Ireland
Opened
2007
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottPalladian estate manor
The property runs like an aristocratic Georgian country estate, where formal grounds open out into the rolling Wicklow hills.
What it’s good at
Notable
A twenty-metre indoor pool lit with Swarovski crystals and eucalyptus steam suites.
Listed
Complimentary estate bicycles and marked walking trails leading toward the Powerscourt Waterfall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the interiors are formal: high ceilings, chandelier-lit corridors, broad staircases, but a hotel-wide hot-air balloon motif... gives the whole thing a certain lightness.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Wooded trails follow the River Walk toward the Powerscourt Waterfall, and Enniskerry village sits just outside the estate gates.
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The rooms
Mountain-view rooms look toward the Sugar Loaf, and higher categories open onto private balconies above the estate.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers line the heated pool, where dark water reflects amber cove lighting and glowing candles.
The spa
Treatments draw on ESPA rituals across twenty rooms, and heated loungers in the Serenity room overlook the estate fountain.
Gym and thermal suites
Cardiovascular and resistance equipment fills the level-one fitness suite, and thermal suites include vitality pools and crystal steam rooms.
At the table
Sika serves Wicklow produce on terraces facing the Sugar Loaf, and The Sally Gap pours cocktails under crystal chandeliers.
How it began
The thousand-acre demesne was the seat of the Viscounts Powerscourt for centuries before the Palladian-style manor opened in 2007.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.