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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Amie S • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

La amplitud de las habitaciones.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
7
it wasn't to bad staff where friendly but location would of been better if it at least was walking d
Pros:

breakfast was OK didn't like the pudding mushrooms wehere very greasy location is a bit to far out definitely not walking distance to the city centre

Cons:

the Guinness wasn't up to standard I felt

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • ie
6
Good value hotel close to the city
Pros:

Good value for money. Decor in the lobby and restaurant was lovely. All staff I met were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Rooms were a very good size. Large Beds were very comfortable but the room was a little bare, in terms of furnishing. In a 4 star, recently renovated hotel, I would have liked a comfortable chair, some bedside lamps, some art on the walls, just the finishing touches.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Jayden • couple • ca
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • ae
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Imelda • solo_traveller • ie
6
Room temperature was very disappointing on a cold March night.
Pros:

Location was good
Good variety at breakfast
Room was spacious

Cons:

Booked 2 rooms, one was extremely cold, window didn’t seem to close fully and heating wasn’t working in the room.
Some staff were not very welcoming.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Eímear • extended_group • ie
6
Lovely staff but it’s a shame about the cleanliness of the rooms
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

I stayed for two nights. The first night on my bed I found a fake eyelash on my bed, make up brush on the floor, half a bobble on the floor and floors not cleaned. When I asked for my room to be cleaned, I was told cleaners were gone home. I asked for a sheet so I could change the bed and room gets cleaned the next day.
The next day my beds were changed, the dirty sheet, the make up brush and the bobble was left on my floor.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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María • family_with_children • es
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Marietta • family_with_children • de
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Platon • family_with_children • de
8
Für den Preis - überragend gut. Absolut empfehlenswert, ob auf Montage oder nur Durchreise.
Pros:

Preis-Leistung- sehr gut. Tolle Betten/Matratzen. Viel Platz. Sauber. Frühstück- angenehm, ohne viel Schnickschnack, man wird satt. Qualität- sehr gut, Auswahl- ausreichend.

Cons:

Fenster im Zimmer war defekt, dadurch viel frische Luft. Dafür ging die Heizung- dadurch angenehmes Klima im Zimmer.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Imelda • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Sadie • couple • ie
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Jayden • couple • ca
8
Excellent value!
Pros:

I liked the availability of parking. Room was nice, too warm but the window latched open.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Well decorated.

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family_with_children • ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

Comfort, service, location

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • extended_group • es
8
Good.
Pros:

It was exactly what we were looking for, last second place at good price and good beds.

Cons:

Beds were a bit dusty.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee