THE five-star Culloden Estate & Spa is proud to announce that it has been hand-picked as the only property in Northern Ireland to join the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

SLH is a collection of boutique, independently owned hotels from across the globe and has over 500 properties covering 90 countries in its exclusive membership. The portfolio prides itself in uniting a diverse selection of independently spirited hotels in the best locations, which boast the most beautiful designs and personalised service for luxury travellers.

Howard Hastings, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels, comments: “We are delighted to be joining such a renowned portfolio of hotels and resorts. Small Luxury Hotels of the World represents the values and dedication to hospitality which identifies our flagship property, the Culloden Estate & Spa. We are honoured to be the portfolio’s only hotel in Northern Ireland and look forward to introducing the destination to its members and working closely with the collection.”

The SLH visits, verifies and vets all potential properties and the Culloden went through strict selection criteria and unanimously impressed the SLH board of directors.

Daniel Luddington, Senior Vice President of Development, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, said: “We’re proud to have signed Belfast’s most impressive hotel. The Culloden Estate & Spa is a fine example of what an SLH stands for - independently minded owners, excellent service, great facilities and oozing plenty of charm.”