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Athenaeum House Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Waterford Treasures Museum

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception hall
Located near Christ Church Cathedral, Athenaeum House Hotel blends history with comfort. Enjoy meals at Zaks Restaurant with a tranquil garden backdrop. The lobby fireplace and library offer quiet retreats. Amenities include free WiFi, dry cleaning, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Christendom,, Waterford, County Kilkenny, X91 NT3F

What's nearby

  • Reginald's Tower - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Whitfield Clinic - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 5 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reg - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emilianos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Katty Barry's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trade Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Tree Tapas & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Athenaeum House Hotel

Hotel near House of Waterford Crystal
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Church, Athenaeum House Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Zaks Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Athenaeum House Hotel include perks such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Zaks Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (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, 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; cash is not accepted

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

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Athenaeum House Hotel Waterford
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Frequently asked questions

Is Athenaeum House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Athenaeum House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athenaeum House Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Athenaeum House Hotel located?

Situated in Waterford, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Waterford Treasures Museum, St. Patrick's Church, and Waterford Golf Club. Christ Church Cathedral and House of Waterford Crystal are also within 3 mi (5 km). Waterford Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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