The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotels
8.4 (1533 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 1533 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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Astr0peon • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Personnel au top. Chambre de bonne taille

Cons:

Le gros problème de la chambre c'était l'isolation. Les fenêtres et les murs sont en papier : on entends TOUT ce qui se passe dehors ou dans le couloir

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • au
8
Clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable for a 1 night stay. Dinner and breakfast good. Service and reception staff helpful.

Cons:

A little far from the centre. We had a car so ok for us.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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DonnaN2020 • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel but it's biggest asset is the staff. This is our second stay here and travelling with a small baby is made so much easier by the friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely room, excellent accessible bathroom. Thankfully able to open a window. Great food and wonderful staff.

Cons:

The only minus was there wasn't air conditioning, thankfully it wasn't too warm.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • ie
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Pricey

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great for a short stay
Pros:

Staff were very good and attentive

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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sandie • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Was quiet noise level was excellent in the rooms.. day staff were brilliant. Main entrance and bar area were comfortable and clean.👍🏻🫶🏻

Cons:

No resident's bar..!!

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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O'Brien • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Una • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Ate in the hotel one night and pleasantly surprised that the food was so good!

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • solo_traveller • ie
6
Comfortable
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Lack of atmosphere

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mariette • couple • gb
9
Good place to stay overnight after coming of the ferry
Pros:

Very comfortable size room
Clean room
Good beds
Good food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • ie
5
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Being whistled and cat called by drunk men at the door

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Eeva • solo_traveller • fi
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Gwenaelle • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Le confort des chambres

Cons:

Loin du centre ville de Kilkenny

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • us
2
friendly staff, more of a roadside motel than full service hotel
Pros:

Ample parking, and friendly staff.

Cons:

Bathroom vent was inoperable; there was mold growing in the shower grout and ceiling of the bathroom. Extremely warm without any way to cool the room down. Room faced the parking lot, where party buses would blast music and drunk guests chatted at 3:00AM. Window latch was broken and didn’t properly seal closed.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Petrus • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room
Good off street parking

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee