The finer details

From handmade chocolates to bespoke pillow sprays, what makes a hotel experience that extra bit special? Jessie Collins looks at Irish hotels offering those luxurious details that can turn a good stay into a great one

Adare Manor

There probably isn’t enough space to list all the extra luxuries you can find at Adare Manor, which has become something of a gold standard in terms of Ireland’s new hotel landscape. Perhaps one of the most extravagant is the the Manor Butler, who comes courtesy of a stay in one of the Signature Suites. Billed as “your dedicated personal assistant for the duration of your stay”, your butler is on ...