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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a nightclub, a short walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Reception
Game room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Hub - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanigans Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Langton's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel near Kilkenny Castle
You can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Kilford Arms Hotel. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, White Oak Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 3 meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and a billiards/pool table
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 20-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Debit cards are not accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilford Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Kilford Arms Hotel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of John Street and Kilkenny Castle. St. John the Evangelist Church and St John's Church are just steps away. Kilkenny Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 668 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hjalmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the facilities are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay!! Lovely place, lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel, breakfast was pretty good for a buffet style Friendly staff at the desk Can't say much more as we just used it as a base for a couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a party this is the hotel .lively and a party mood .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is has the feeling of being in a castle, but is located right along a main street in Kilkenny with easy walking to dining, pubs, and shopping, as well as the Kilkenny Castle. We only stayed one night, but it was a great stopover as we traveled from Dublin to Cork.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun decor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All above expectation. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a very busy hotel and location for Hen parties. Music in the evening was loud and carried to the rooms. Staff very friendly, hotel was dated but close to points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francois-Xavier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of bars and pubs nearby. Close to all the city's highlights. Free parking. Atmosphere is lively in the hotel bars, with live musicians. However, located on a busy road so it gets quite noisy late at night and early in the morning. No AC so need to keep windows open despite the noise...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel lovely very clean staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff very well placed very good food very good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel steaped in History. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay ! Extremely clean room, lots to do, warm atmosphere and close to all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience, warm staff, perfect location, fair breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Had wonderful time there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The location was excellent as it was a short walking distance to all of the tourist areas and attractions. We appreciated the free on site parking. The breakfast was wonderful and the beer garden was a very nice area in which to relax. The windows in our room were very dirty and little bugs gathered around the lights at night. It was also very noisy as the music from the beer garden drifted up to our windows and the noise from the crowd there woke us up late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Top spot for food and drink.

Great location, late bar, good food. Would definitely stay here again. Very close to bus and train.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilbert

The room I
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with very friendly staff and close access to the entire city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

níColl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were warm and couldn’t have been more helpful. Put me in a room at far end from night’s entertainment, allowed me to leave my luggage for a couple of hours, printed off my travel documents etc. Despite the unattractive menu design the food was very good. G/F options at breakfast. Will happily use again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

its ok, a bit tired, in the area, in general service isn't going to be Japan or USA type, nothing wrong, room is years past remodel but good location, of course no fridge in room, no ac, but it will work, I would say for heavy drinker that wants pub in ground floor and that drinking is priority its ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025