Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (7073 reviews)
The Bridge, John Street , Kilkenny , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Old and dated
Noise from surrounding rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Room was very clean and comfortable, but some areas appear old and dated.
Service
8.95
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, handling requests with ease.
Location
9.15
Excellent location right beside the river and Kilkenny castle, very picturesque.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms were generally comfortable but had some issues like temperature control and noise.
Amenities
7.65
Limited amenities with no entertainment or food service after 9pm.
Value for Money
8.65
Good value in terms of location and service, though some room quality aspects felt lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Good breakfast options, but limited food service after hours.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall enjoyed the stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:39

Property Description

Scenic Riverside Location
Located on the banks of the River Nore, our 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers stunning views of the 12th-century castle, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our large, stylishly decorated rooms featuring fine furnishings. Wake up to breathtaking views of the River Nore and the historic castle, creating a truly memorable experience.

Award-Winning Dining and Events
Treat your taste buds at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen, offering a delightful al fresco dining experience. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or family celebration, our hotel provides the perfect venue for your special occasions.

Experience elegance and charm at Kilkenny River Court Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

This hotel will not accept bookings from hen/stag party groups.

For groups of more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 7073 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 8.95
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Ulrike und Edgar • solo_traveller • de
3
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Das Zimmer war groß, das Frühstück sehr gut und der Parkplatz inklusive.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Absolutely loved the location :)and room was beautiful:)nice staff too

Cons:

We got lunch in hotel and got no salad with toasted sandwich just crisps ,it was very basic for the price we paid
There should be more parasols outside for hot weather

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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brigid • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Breakfast was vey nice

Cons:

The room was very hot but the rest of the hotel was well air conditioned

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • extended_group • de
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • ie
8
Very good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No air con in room very warm

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Luc • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Nettes Hotel, schöne Lage vis a vis vom Castle,, wunderschöner Blick aufs Wasser

Cons:

Extrem lautes Gebläse von 10 am bis 10 pm direkt vor dem Fenster, Zimmertemperatur wie in einer Sauna, keine AC, und erst ab 2:30 könnten wir wegen des Lärms auf der Straße, schlafen.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Evan • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • it
7
Da migliorare
Pros:

Posizione eccezionale: in riva al fiume in pieno centro all’ombra del Castello

Cons:

Wi-Fi non funzionante in camera.
Camere con pessima insonorizzazione. Le porte delle camere andavano sbattute altrimenti non si chiudevano con relativo caos notturno

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Wonderful location in beautiful small city, on the river and watched over by a castle!
Pros:

Location, staff, ambiance. Breakfasts were the nicest here of our stays in IRE.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Christiane • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • extended_group • de
10
Kilkenny River Court Hotel ist einfach klasse!
Pros:

Tolle Zimmer, ich bin jetzt das 5 Mal hier und es ist immer toll. Kilkenny ist immer eine Reise wert. Auch die Lokalbrauerei aus dem Hotel raus und nicht in Richtung Brücke sondern in die andere Richtung auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Straße ist ein muß .....

Klasse Personal im Hotel.

Parkplätze sind kostenfrei vorhanden... auch hinter dem Hotel auf der Seite ist genügend Platz .

Einfach zur Burg hochlaufen und den Park geniessen....

Cons:

Absolut nichts ...

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Valérie D • solo_traveller • fr
9
Très bon emplacement. Hôtel très pratique pour visiter Kilkenny et sa région.
Pros:

Excellent emplacement face au château et à l'entrée de la ville historique de Kilkenny. Chambres sans beaucoup de charme mais correctes. Bon rapport qualité/ prix. Parking gratuit dans l'hôtel.

Cons:

La vue depuis notre chambre...un mur... Très chaud dans la chambre. Il aurait été opportun de maintenir les rideaux fermés avant l'arrivée des clients.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Mac • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location , staff

Cons:

Cold coffee , changed for tea which was worse

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • au
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ie
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Tomás • couple • es
9
Pros:

La habitación y el baño que son muy amplios y la ubicación.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Albertha • couple • za
10
Perfect
Pros:

Friendly staff.
Wonderful breakfast!!
Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel with perfect location
Pros:

Location is excellent. Terrace is wonderful especially in the great weather. Perfect for pre or post dinner drinks in the good weather

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee