Powerscourt Hotel, Autograph Collection

The setting is lovely but I wouldn't be a huge fan of the architecture - functional but lacking in charm. It feels like a big US hotel and most of the guests were from the US. Staff are very pleasant and helpful as you would expect in any Irish hotel. Rooms are a decent size. I was a bit taken aback to be abused by another rather unpleasant guest who accused me of queue jumping. The hotel needs a clearer queueing system at reception rather than a free for all. The spa was great though.

A really lovely midweek break. An easy drive of an hour from Dublin airport and a warm welcome. Our room was beautiful, very clean with lovely garden views. Breakfast was tasty and had a huge selection. We dined in Sika and in the Sally Gap, both excellent. Friendly staff and lovely decor made for a memorable stay.

We stayed here in a Mountain View suite to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. From the minute we arrived staff were so attentive and couldn’t be more helpful. The room was massive with beautiful views. We paid extra for the romantic package and it was lovely. My husband even got a birthday card and gift from the hotel. The spa was beautiful - we each had a revitalise treatment which was very good value and really relaxing. Breakfast buffet had a huge range of food and dinner in Silka restaurant was exceptional. We walked around the grounds and the River walk is well worth doing. One of the nicest short breaks we’ve had and a memorable 50th birthday.

Our 3rd time visiting The Powerscourt hotel, and it keeps getting better and better. So much so that we will return once again early January. The Powerscourt hotel is our favorite spot in the whole of Ireland. The calmness throughout the hotel and the breathtaking grounds it sits on allows for the body and mind to reset like nowhere else. From the room quality and cleanliness, the spa with a serenity leisure area to the breakfast and dinners, you have to see it to feel it. Time and time again the staff are the icing on the cake throughout the hotel, incredibly friendly and diligent. We look forward to our return in January and many more trips stays through the year.

We stayed here for two nights. It’s my second time and I remain of the same impression that the hotel is falling short in a few important areas. Breakfast is wonderful but who would pay extra for an omelette. The chef who was cooking the scrambled eggs should set up a station and cook eggs to order. The setup of the breakfast buffet is difficult to get to when the table settings are set so close. The restaurant was understaffed on the first morning and we had to wait for the serving of our teas and coffee. The quality of the breakfast is excellent. We dined in the bar ( see separate review). It was very warm and I was concerned about how cool the rooms were. We initially got a cooler that didn’t work but a fan quickly and efficiently replaced it. Staff at the front desk were indifferent on arrival. A lot of overseas guests who were heard discussing the overpriced food.