The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotels
8.4 (1486 reviews)
Smithsland South, Springhill , Kilkenny , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious modern rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Heating was inadequate

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
There was noticeable dirt in the bathroom on arrival which was a little disappointing.
Service
9.08
Staff is friendly and helpful, always providing excellent service.
Location
8.62
Good location with parking, close to the city.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are spacious and modern with comfy beds.
Amenities
8.1
No swimming pool but hotel offered necessary amenities.
Value for Money
8.56
Overall good value; breakfast was included in room pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Breakfast had a wide choice but some plates and food were cold.
Overall Experience
8.58
A lovely stay with positive experiences outweighing the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:22

Property Description

Stylish Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Located conveniently on Kilkenny's ring road, the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers a stylish stay with free parking and WiFi. The spacious rooms feature Hypnos beds, power showers, and free wired internet, providing a comfortable and connected experience for guests.

Delicious Dining Options

Start your day with a full Irish breakfast including fresh juice and baked pastries at the on-site 1801 Restaurant and Bar. The international menu caters to all tastes, with a special kids’ menu available.

Family-Friendly Features

Families are warmly welcomed at the hotel, with children's menus and amenities to ensure a pleasant stay for all. The nearby Watershed Leisure complex offers fun activities for the whole family, making it a perfect choice for a memorable getaway.

To book your stay at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, visit our website or call us directly.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • 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 extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1486 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Conor • couple • ie
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Spacious room relatively clean

Cons:

Towel in bathroom was stained when we arrived, thete was a small amount of mould on my bread at breakfast

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ie
9
Lovely stay and friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely room and very friendly staff. Lots of car parking.

Cons:

I arrived late after 10:30pm and the food options were very limited.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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gap1006 • family_with_children • au
6
Pros:

Room size is good. Breakfast also . Nice seating area outside

Cons:

Not a great area. Too expensive.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • ie
5
Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable very rough sleep, the two single beds pushed together each had a dip in the middle of the mattress and then the gap between the two single beds made it very had to get comfortable

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • extended_group • ie
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location very close to city

Cons:

Little bit of noise in corridors when people coming back to room from bar

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jacek • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • extended_group • ie
7
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • ie
8
Overall, a good stay at a reasonable rate!
Pros:

We checked in on 16th March at approximately 16:00. The Receptionist was extremely friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble, and that goes for all the staff. We had dinner in the hotel, which was good (although they seemed a little rushed off their feet). Breakfast in the morning was fine, everything was available!

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Maja • extended_group • si
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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josephine • couple • ie
6
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • ie
7
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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roberto • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

The receptionist was extremely professional and helpful.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Mercy • couple • ie
8
Friendly staff and helpful
Pros:

It’s clean

Cons:

Noise of the door

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Noel • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Room and breakfast excellent

Cons:

40 euro taxi in and out of town which is only 1.2 km away ,

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Oisin • couple • ie
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee