Two properties in the Hastings Hotels collection have been recognised in the Condé Nast Traveller’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Stormont Hotel and Ballygally Castle are the only hotels in Northern Ireland to be included in the prestigious list which is based on the experiences of over 240,000 Condé Nast readers from around the world who shared their recent travel knowledge of the world’s top hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, spas, airlines and cruises.

According to Conde Nast, which is renowned for being the world's most distinguished travel title providing inspiration and advice for discerning travellers, Ballygally Castle and the Stormont Hotel have been rewarded for their ‘…continued efforts and impeccable service, which created memorable moments that inspired our readers to rank you among the best across the globe.’

James McGinn, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels said: “It is an incredible honour for the Stormont Hotel and Ballygally Castle to be named as favourite hotels by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller. These prestigious accolades are testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams who ensure we provide guests with a first-class service and an enjoyable stay every time.

It is also fantastic recognition for the collective work we are doing as an industry to attract visitors from around the world. Tourism continues to be a key economic driver for Northern Ireland and it is high profile accolades such as this that enables us to create awareness of the fantastic offering we have across the province and gives international visitors even more reason to visit.”