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Hotel Kilkenny

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool
Hotel Kilkenny offers upscale comfort and family-friendly amenities in charming Kilkenny. Relax in the rooftop garden, enjoy spa treatments, and dine at Taste restaurant. The property features a bar, coffee shop, fitness classes, and separate indoor pools for adults and kids.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Hub - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 10 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffé500 - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilkenny

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Kilkenny Castle
Located close to Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, Hotel Kilkenny provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a body wrap at The Orchard Day Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Taste, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a hair salon, a bar, and a conference center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a steam room and a sauna.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • '1831 Rosehill Bar'
  • Taste

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 12 2025 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hotel
Kilkenny Quality Inn
Quality Inn Kilkenny
Kilkenny Quality Inn
Hotel Kilkenny Hotel
Hotel Kilkenny Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny Hotel Kilkenny

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kilkenny have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Kilkenny pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Kilkenny?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kilkenny?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kilkenny?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Kilkenny located?

This family-friendly Kilkenny hotel is located in the business district, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny Castle, and Butler House. Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Canice's Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kilkenny Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Kilkenny Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All rounder, we enjoy staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely hotel, great location

Great location with friendly staff and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Did not like people smoking cigarettes outside entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the furnishings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very asthetically pleasing, from the grounds, to the rooms, and even the bar! We had a triple room (twin and a double bed), which was compact, but still plenty of room to move around. We appreciated being on the first floor as it was quite warm outside and the rooms do not have AC. We had a lovely dinner in the bar and also enjoyed relaxing on the adjoining patio. Staff was very accommodating and efficient. Location is an easy 15 minute walk into city center, which was a fun area to explore. If you're not from Ireland, heads up that hotels don't seem to provide conditioner (at least none of the four we stayed in did).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable & pleasant stay. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent pool & facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are great. The outside looks great, but the rooms are something out of a 70's horror show. Very outdated with flickering lights, cracked walls and just a musty smell. Not as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Would come back again

Lovely hotel and staff especially in the bar restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to City Center Kilkenny was very easy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the pillows could have been better. The fan in the bathroom had no shut off and was a bit noisy. The room was a bit small but big enough for the two of us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property, staff were friendly and our stay a delight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel in Kilkenny. This was our first time in Kilkenny and we wanted a nice place to stay hotel Kilkenny did not disappoint 👌 although its a bit of a walk into the centre of town for seeing around the sites the weather was good and we enjoyed the walk ☀️ taxis are also plentiful if you require one. We booked a room with breakfast and we paid a charge to have it delivered to the room. The food was very good so all round a good experience 😃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Service

There for a wedding, service was good, only quibble was wine was not served to the whole table and no sign of desserts,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

More for Corporate Gatherings

This hotel is more for a corporate gathering than a family gathering. It was clean and the front desk person was extremely friendly. However, the bar was loud and service wa not the best. There was a private event on the top floor that wasn’t marked private and loud music played into the early morning hours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility, we took advantage of the lap pool, easy walk to downtown. We will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Only there one night. Had a lovely dinner and slept in an unbelievably comfortable bed! No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marjorie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, helpful staff. Hotel is a decent walk from touristy areas so it takes a minute to get to restaurants/ bars/ sites, but still convenient enough.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Family Wedding stay

Hotel stay was for family wedding and was excellent could not find fault with anything highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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