Best Western International is the worlds largest hotel chain with more than 4,000 hotels in over 80 countries.  In 1946 Merrill K. Getting began an informal link with other out of state properties, to recommend each other to travellers.   By 1962 there were 670 properties in 25 states and Canada. In 1976 Best Western went international with agreements with 411 properties in Australia and New Zealand.  In 1978 expansion into European began with hotels in the UK and Ireland. 
Today there are over 4,000 properties in over 80 countries worldwide, making Best Western the largest hotel chain around the globe. In January 2005, the relationship with Ireland underwent a change with the move from an affiliate run organisation to a direct relationship with Best Western International.
Best Western currently includes 17 Hotels in Ireland in key locations including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Drogheda, Waterford, Killarney, Limerick, Donegal and Derry. The hotels are predominantly 3 and 4 star properties, strong in conference and leisure markets.
For more information on international news at Best Western worldwide, click here > or to read more recent updates from Best Western in Ireland, just take a look below.

 

September 2009 - We are delighted to announce our newest Hotel, Best Western Milford Inn, Donegal >  

September 2009 - Best Western Premier Academy Plaza celebrate and welcome there 100,000th guest >