Sixteen hotels in Ireland were recognised in Michelin’s 2025 Key Hotels awards at a ceremony in Paris on Wednesday evening, with two retaining the top ‘Three Keys’ honour. There were two new Irish names in the key listings, which are akin to Michelin stars for hotels: Ashford Castle in Co Mayo and Park Hotel Kenmare in Co Kerry. Both were awarded two keys, which reflect “an exceptional stay” and a hotel “of character”.