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Silken Thomas

3.0 star property
Edwardian inn with 2 restaurants and bars

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Front of property
Golf
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Children's activities
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Silken Thomas offers an inviting retreat adjacent to a golf course. Enjoy Irish cuisine at the on-site restaurants, unwind in the garden or coffee shop/cafe, and connect with free in-room WiFi. With two bars and a nightclub, you can dance the night away or relax over kids' meals with family. Helpful staff have left guests impressed by their attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Square, Kildare, Kildare, R51 HK54

What's nearby

  • St. Brigid's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kildare Shopping Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • K Club Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Irish National Stud - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Curragh Racecourse - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kildare Station - 8 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Insomnia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sprout & Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Officina by Dunne & Crescenzi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Silken Thomas

Inn adjacent to a golf course
At Silken Thomas, you can look forward to a nightclub, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Irish cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and 2 bars are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Silken Thomas include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.95 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter 16
  • Flanagans Lounge
  • Squires/Lils
  • Tigerlily Night Club

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13.95 for adults and EUR 8.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 10 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Silken Thomas Inn Kildare
Lord Edward Inn
Lord Edward Inn Kildare
Lord Edward Kildare
Silken Thomas Inn
Silken Thomas Kildare
Silken Thomas Inn
Silken Thomas Kildare
Silken Thomas Inn Kildare

Frequently asked questions

Is Silken Thomas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silken Thomas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Silken Thomas?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Silken Thomas?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Silken Thomas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of EUR 10 per person applies.

Where is Silken Thomas located?

Located in the heart of Kildare, this golf inn is steps from St. Brigid's Cathedral and Solas Bhride. Ace Casino and Kildare Shopping Village are also within 15 minutes. Kildare Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Silken Thomas Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place. Stunning room and a wonderful restaurant and bar (great music last night). Staff are brilliant. Highly recommend the Silken Thomas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Kildare. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, stylishly appointed. Felt luxurious. Lovely breakfast and dinner in the adjacent restaurant. Staff all lovely. My only gripe was no fridge in the room but everything else was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

I just love staying in the Silken Thomas, it has evertything and more than would be expected for the price range ! From checking in to checking out its top class. Special mention of Beata the Accommodation Manager, she makes everyone so well and keep such high standards, she is a wonderful asset to the Silken Thomas. I love staying there and often use it as a base, even for Dublin. I look forward to returning. The range of food is always great with very fast service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and food was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was lovely- especially the staff! Nice accomodation and great dining options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Class

Top class hotel great staff and great food one of my best stays
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location , ample parking facilities and at heart of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Free parking, bar and resturant are great. The rooms are nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Staff excellent and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Nice & clean room, and very convenient to have the restaurant/bar closeby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Hotel is a hidden gem. The Manager lady was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Shower Ever

Best shower ever! Great location. Pub on the main floor with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Liked the Lodging, Not the Area

We enjoyed our stay here. Our room was spacious and provided a relaxing atmosphere for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome. We stayed in a little stone house at the rear of the property- home away from home
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Silken Thomas and really enjoyed the Chapter 16 restaurant. Kildare is such a charming town and completely walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Kildare

New rooms,beautiful decor and brilliant food, well worth a stay. Good shopping in both Kildare and New bridge and 40 min by train into Dublin if you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with friendly helpful staff. Big room clean updated bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 sisters

From the moment we arrived up to the time we departed we were met with such friendliness. Staff absolutely wonderful. Nothing too much for them.We dined there for dinner 3 nights and breakfast 3 times, food fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at Silken Thomas. Staff were amazing. Beatna made us feel very welcome. Food at the pub was also great. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Basic accommodation but clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Value for money. Would stay again, walking distance to Kildare village shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel

Silken Thomas was a fabulous stop on our 10 day trip to Ireland. The staff was so helpful and friendly at check in. Dinner and breakfast were great and the atmosphere was so nice. The room was beautiful. We stayed here for our last night, prior to flight out of Dublin. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the staff were amazing and nothing was to much for them to do for us.The room was very spacious and warm and spotless clean.We went for dinner and the food was lovely.Would recommend this hotel to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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