With Gordon Ramsay housed at the Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, the ‘F’ words just stream out – fabulous, food, fly-fishing, and that’s just for starters.
Located in ‘The Garden of Ireland’, as Co. Wicklow is often ‘f’ondly referred to, the perfect backdrop for this luxurious Five Star Ritz-Carlton Hotel is woodland nestling the grounds and historic prominence of Powerscourt House and Gardens. |
“...the essence of the Powerscourt experience, is not about a menu of goods and services, it is about sense and sensibility, time and dignity, effort and reward... |
Only a 45 minute jaunt from Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, the Ritz-Carlton is a sensational ‘talk-about’ destination for business and leisurely retreat. On approach, the hotel confesses the refined charm of a stately home, dovetailed tidily into the surroundings of Powerscourt’s estate. But this genteel homeland blends classic with contemporary. It’s apparent that the two forms are very subtly matched, the classic doesn’t clash with the modern and in doing so, it creates a balance of thoughtful study and modern ease.
The extensive use of floor to ceiling glass allows stunning views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the surrounding woodland commands a major part of the Ritz-Carlton experience, an experience unique to this fabulous hotel.
Two hundred opulently furnished rooms, including 107 suites, 23 club level rooms and 17 club level suites boast the Ritz-Carlton signature linens, marble baths with premium bath products, rain showers, interactive televisions in the bedrooms, recessed television in the bathrooms and high speed wireless Internet access. The beautiful marble creates a sense of grandeur and the panelled, frosted glass doors, leading into the shower, form a flowing, open space allowing for relaxation and pampering.
The hotel offers more than 929 square meters/10 000 square feet of meeting and conference space. With its state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and technicians, a unique private outdoor secret garden, a private wine room, a specially designed cargo bay to handle all types of production, including direct access to the ballroom from the upstairs car park and the opportunity to select a Gordon Ramsey-designed menu for any event, this makes the Ritz-Carlton, probably Ireland’s most prestigious address for corporate events and special occasions.
The Ritz-Carlton offers 3 dining venues. Gordon Ramsay restaurant is situated on the third floor and commands outstanding views of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Al fresco dining is available on the terrace during the summer months. The restaurant serves lunch at the weekend and dinner daily. Two private dining rooms with seating for 14 and 18 guests are also available for a more intimate experience.
If you can, take the opportunity to dine inside the kitchen, at the chef’s table, watching this superb team of craftsmen and women. Inside the kitchen, a motto hangs on the wall: “We are ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen.” This is the essence of the Powerscourt experience, it is not about a menu of goods and services, it is about sense and sensibility, time and dignity, effort and reward.
Though, sometimes, no effort at all is necessary, so try the Powerscourt’s spa. It features 20 treatment rooms, including one private Spa Suite, a 20-meter Swarovski crystal-lit pool, exercise room and a state-of-the-art thermal suite. Featuring natural materials of stone, wood and slate, this spa hotel in Ireland was designed to reinforce the connection with nature whilst the relaxation areas, hot-pools and saunas all offer superb views of The Sugar Loaf Mountain.
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Two Powerscourt golf courses are located on the Estate, as well as several exceptional nearby Wicklow golf course options.
The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt offers countless ways to explore the wonders of County Wicklow as well as offering fun on property. Fly fishing, croquet and equestrian sports are all on offer, or you can take an active approach to the hills and mountains of Wicklow by taking off on bicycle or on foot. If you prefer something less energetic, hiring a golf buggy to explore the river walk and ordering one of the many delightful picnic hampers is just the ticket.
At the Ritz-Carlton, they say children are welcome. Cliché it is not. They are made to feel every bit as special as the adults. They have their own check-in and all day use of the kids’ club, which offers table tennis, dance studios, cinema, Nintendo Wii and much more. Kids’ menus are available in each of the restaurants and they can avail of all day swimming.
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, is the experience you want your clients to have, and your family to remember. This is about time well spent, not a check-in and check-out, it is a haven, and it deserves its five stars for quality and sensitivity. The brand above the door ensures quality; the history and splendour of Powerscourt ensure tranquillity. Don’t go because it’s a great hotel, though it is; go because it’s a great experience.
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