Hotel Kilkenny

Hotels
8.4 (1960 reviews)
College Road , Kilkenny , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Tasty food
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping
Crowded amenities
Minor issues with food selection

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Though the rooms were found to be clean, there were issues with housekeeping during the stay.
Service
8.98
Staff were consistently described as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall stay.
Location
8.52
Great location with easy access to the city center and attractions.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were modern and comfortable but noted that some could use updates.
Amenities
8.2
The amenities, including the pool and gym, were appreciated but sometimes crowded.
Value for Money
8.46
Good value for the quality and service received during the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food served was noted as great and tasty, with some consistent positive reviews.
Overall Experience
8.38
Guests had generally positive experiences, recommending the hotel for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:45

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

The chic Hotel Kilkenny offers rooms with plasma TVs, Italian marble, and bespoke furniture, providing a lavish stay for guests. Enjoy free internet access, tea/coffee facilities, and 24-hour room service for ultimate comfort.

Top-Notch Facilities

Indulge in the Olympic-standard gym, pool, and hot tub for relaxation and fitness. The award-winning Taste Restaurant offers fine cuisine, while the 1831 Rosehill Bar provides a sophisticated setting with a heated outdoor patio.

Convenient Location

Located just a 10-minute walk from Kilkenny City centre, Hotel Kilkenny is close to attractions like Kilkenny Castle and Gardens. With free parking and easy access to transportation, your stay will be both convenient and memorable.

Experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Kilkenny - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

For bookings of more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements apply.

As part of the continued commitment to enhance our property and service, Hotel Kilkenny is currently in the process of renovating some of the guest rooms.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: WAT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1960 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Cathy • couple • ie
5
Nice venue, but food is terrible wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Room was clean, bed was comfortable

Cons:

Food was so disappointing. Menu is very limited. Came out in under 10 mins so was obviously sitting being kept hot. Everything was bland, dry and the vegetables were limp. Burger was burnt, sauce on it was too sweet. Was such a let down we didn’t go to breakfast as we knew it would be awful. Got some pastries and a muffin and took it to the room they were disgusting quite honestly. Very disappointing, not a cheap hotel by any means expected more!
Also check out was 12pm. At 11:20 the cleaner knocked on the door we said we’re not ready to leave yet. At 11:30 my husband went to the car with a bag and the cleaner let herself in didn’t even knock. Why offer check out till 12pm if staff are going to be making you feel rushed into leaving?

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • family_with_children • ie
4
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Stains on carpet in room and hallway carpet dirty. Paint on dresser chipping and dirty, same with lockers. Had to go looking for bath stopper

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • ie
8
Very nice stay
Pros:

Staff were friendly and extremely helpful
Hotel is clean, cosy and welcoming. Pool area is spacious with kids pool. We had a very nice stay.

Cons:

Unfortunately the last time we stayed here (5 years ago now) the quality of food was much better. Breakfast and bar food this time around was only ok.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • ie
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
9
Excellent
Pros:

Leisure facilities were excellent, good food and comfortable rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
A
Ann • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Darragh • family_with_children • ie
8
Cons:

The bed was a little uncomfortable

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Digital • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • ie
10
Perfect hotel for a stay in Kilkenny
Pros:

Loved everything, we were greater so beautifully by a lovely gentleman. Room was fabulous & so big.

We had dinner in the restaurant & the decor was stunning & service even better.

Breakfast was so good & plenty to choose from.

Highly recommended

Cons:

Absolutely nothing negative to say

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • ie
10
A fantastic experience to be repeated
Pros:

A great location and staff were friendly and helpful Room was lovely Clean and spacious Breakfast was excellent great choice and excellent staff

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • it
10
Lovelya relaxing stay
Pros:

Ample parking, friendly staff, spacious room, comfortable bed and easy to control heating system.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Tam73 • Friends getaway • Gorey, County Wexford
10
Will definitely return!
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Kilkenny and couldn’t fault it in any way. The rooms were spotless, modern, and extremely comfortable, making it easy to relax from the moment we arrived.
The food was excellent throughout our stay, with great quality and plenty of choice. What really sets this hotel apart, though, is the staff. Every interaction was warm, professional, and genuinely friendly.
A special mention has to go to Trish, whose friendliness and incredible attention to detail made a real difference to our experience. Adrian on reception was welcoming and helpful, and the security team — Tommy, Tom, Jason and Matty — were outstanding: professional, approachable, and always keeping everything running smoothly.
It’s rare to find a hotel where every element comes together so well. We felt truly looked after from start to finish and will definitely be staying here again. Highly recommended 👏✨

2026-01-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Tamsin • family_with_children • ie
10
Highly recommend!!
Pros:

Extremely clean and comfortable. Staff were AMAZING!!

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tamsin • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • ie
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • ie
5
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Daniella • family_with_children • ie
10
Perfect stay!
Pros:

The Hotel is very clean, spacious bedroom, amazing shower, very comfortable in general. Nice breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location! Everything was perfect! Couldn't recommended more.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Eamonn • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Comfortable room, good location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee