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Pembroke Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Butler House

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The Pembroke Hotel in central Kilkenny offers a full-service spa, quality dining at Stathams Bar & Restaurant, a convenient bar, dry cleaning services, and free in-room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff and the hotel's walkable location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

xxx

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Classic Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Castle View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Castle View Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Castle View King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Castle View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City View Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

City View Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny, R95 VNP4

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Hub - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
  • Waterford (WAT) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paris Texas Bar & Smokehouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pembroke Hotel

Upscale hotel near Kilkenny Castle
Located close to Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, Pembroke Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Stathams Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and 2 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 73 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stathams Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
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 is closed between December 25 and December 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

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 Pembroke
Pembroke Hotel
Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny
Pembroke Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel Hotel
Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel Hotel Kilkenny

Frequently asked questions

Is Pembroke Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Pembroke Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pembroke Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pembroke Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Pembroke Hotel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this spa hotel is steps from Butler House and Kilkenny Castle. St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and Rothe House are also within 10 minutes. Kilkenny Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Pembroke Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Great Staff in the center of Kilkenny.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great staff, lovely room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful Castle View
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was the absolute best. And, staff friendly and welcoming. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well placed for the town. Good food, friendly staff, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Great place to stay with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the hotel offers free onsite parking (we found out after we arrived and parked elsewhere so moving the car was a bit of a headache but lesson learned - check with the hotel directly before arriving). Staff was very helpful and friendly and we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Nice location and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cybelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central. Clean and modern room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% for The Pembroke!! The staff was fabulous, welcoming and accommodating for our needs. A two minute walk to the castle. Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms. Parking on site. We can’t say enough. Hoping to return some day. Rachel was particularly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Comfortable and clean rooms. Great checkin experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, gym, restaurant and location is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located right in heart of lovely town of Kilkenny. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room with view of castle. Many eatery options nearby as well as in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Best staff in Ireland!

Fantastic service. Very friendly and helpful. Great location, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE AND CENTRAL
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Cosy stay in town

Wonderful hotel with delicious breakfast and super comfortable room. 2 minute walk to everything in town and there is a car park for guests included great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa-like atmosphere with great bed/linens and nice bathroom. Walkable to everything, and included breakfast was delicious, unexpectedly upscale, personally ordered and included many locally-sourced tastes and notes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Pembroke was excellent. My wife and I have now stayed there a few times and each time has been a great experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was outstanding in every aspect! We hated to leave. We had castle view. Free water and alcohol in fridge. Great coffee in the room. This hotel was in the heart of the town. We received private parking in the back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic receptionist, super room. Quirky bathroom but could do better with breakfast delivery..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was extremely helpful as we checked in. She made recommendations for dinner and breakfast that were amazing. She took the time to show us the map and give suggestions of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

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

Would return

Great spot. Comfortable. Phenomenal staff. Great breakfast. Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Ojai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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