THREE was the magic number for the owner of Limerick’s luxury Adare Manor who paid tribute to staff this week as the resort was named Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Resort in Europe for the third year running, as well as earning three coveted Michelin Keys.
Over 575,000 people voted in this year’s Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards for best resort, with the Limerick hotel coming out on top yet again on Tuesday afternoon (October 1).
On the same day, it was announced that Adare Manor was awarded three Michelin Keys by the Michelin Guide, given to hotels that offer exceptional stays.
Billionaire hotel owner JP McManus told the Limerick Post at a special awards ceremony that the accolades are a testament to the 600+ Adare Manor staff who make the whole experience possible.
“We’re excited. It’s a tribute to all the staff and management and it’s a team effort, all 600 people and everybody has played their part,” Mr McManus said.
“I think for the staff, it’s a job number one. But it’s more than that -they show a lot of love towards the property and to our customers, and it’s reflected in them winning the award.
“I’m very, very proud of them for that,” the billionaire hotel and racehorse owner said.
Paying tribute to late Adare Manor general manager, Colm Hannon, Mr McManus said that his guidance brought the hotel to where it is today.
“We had no knowledge of the hotel business, but we had a great general manager, Colm Hannon, God be good to him. It was his vision for Adare and to extend it and to make it the resort it is today.
“I listened to him, I’m not sure I believed him, but to Colm up there, thanks for all your help and guidance.”
Speaking about the upcoming Ryder Cup tournament that’s set to be held on the luxury Adare Manor estate in 2027, Mr McManus said that all the groundwork for a successful tournament is currently being laid.
“It’s exciting times, three years away, we’re sharpening the axe now, trying to get ready,” he told the Limerick Post.
While the billionaire joked that “I don’t do much of (the work), I can tell you”, he has every confidence the Adare Manor team will hit a hole in one with the sport’s flagship competition.
