Holiday clinic: Plush penthouses and spas

Option one: Kellys Hotel, Co Wexford

Constantly striving to differentiate themselves from their competitors, hotels are spending more money than ever before on creating impressive penthouses that offer every conceivable luxury.

If expansive seaviews whet your appetite, then consider Kellys Hotel in Rosslare, Co Wexford. The seaside hotel is surrounded by five miles of sandy beaches and recently opened a €10 million purpose-built spa.

This is a renowned family hotel, but the new ...