The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow Chosen as Best Business Hotel at The National Hospitality Awards

A Second Business Award This Autumn for the Luxury Five Star Hotel

Marketwired

ENNISKERRY, IRELAND--(Marketwire - Nov 9, 2012) - The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow won the Best Business Hotel Award at the National Hospitality Awards on Monday 22nd October. This annual ceremony is organised by Hospitality Ireland and a conference precedes the awards ceremony and lunch. This is the second business award this month for the luxury business hotel as a Silver accolade was given by Conference & Incentive Magazine's (C&IT) Hot List 2012 for Best Overseas Incentive Hotel. Both awards go greatly to assisting the hotel in developing the important MICE market both in Ireland and the UK.

Commenting on the accolade, Damien O'Riordan, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, said, "To win two awards for the hotel in the business arena is a wonderful achievement. This market is extremely important to The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, we work very closely with our corporate clients ensuring events are run seamlessly and this has been recognised both at home and abroad."

The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt offers flexible meeting space to accommodate from 10 to 600 people and with 200 bedrooms, the hotel has scope for large international events. Privacy for clients is of paramount importance and guests are offered complimentary Wi-Fi at the five star hotel so they can keep in touch with work or family whilst away.

About The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow

A 200-room luxury resort in Ireland showcasing Palladian style architecture, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt offers many other attractions including two championship-calibre golf courses on the grounds, a 30,000 square foot (2,788 square meter) ESPA spa, a Gordon Ramsay signature restaurant, a traditional Irish pub and the most spacious guestrooms in the country with panoramic views over the estate. With 2,500 square feet (232 square meters) the Presidential Suite includes two bedrooms, a private dining room, secluded rooftop garden and a plunge pool. The destination resort in Ireland offers the ideal venue for corporate events and special occasions, featuring 10,168 square feet (945 square meters) of dedicated meeting and conference space and a unique private outdoor Secret Garden. For more information please visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Powerscourt/Default.htm, call the hotel at +353 (1) 274 8888 or email: powerscourtreservations@ritzcarlton.com