Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Basic room quality
Concerns about cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
There were mentions of rooms being basic and some issues with cleanliness in the corridors, affecting overall satisfaction.
Service
8.5
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9
The location was repeatedly praised for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as comfortable but some showed signs of age.
Amenities
8
Amenities were adequate but some guests noted missing items like coffee in rooms.
Value for Money
8.5
Guests generally felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
7
Food was good but breakfast price and quality received some criticism.
Overall Experience
8
Overall, guests had a positive experience with a few noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:19

Property Description

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Located in the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms, Satellite TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms even feature relaxing baths and hair dryers, ensuring a cozy stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in the best of local produce at Kilford’s White Oak restaurant, serving traditional Irish food. For a unique experience, visit O’Faolain’s pub set within the stunning architecture incorporating the ruins of a 16th-century church.

Convenient Location
Situated a short walk from the rail and bus station, The Kilford Arms Hotel is centrally located for exploring Kilkenny’s attractions like Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, and Black Abbey. Book your stay now and experience the charm of Kilkenny!

Important information:

For groups bookings (3 guests or more), Kilford Arms will apply different terms, conditions and payment policies. A credit card is required for all group bookings.

Please note that names on booking are not transferable without prior notification and agreement with hotel management.

There may be some noise at weekends due to the Kilford Arm's weekend bar, karaoke and nightclub facilities.

A Credit Card is required for all bookings. Visa debit is not accepted.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2026 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
J
jonno99 • couple • gb
8
Kilkenny on your doorstep
Pros:

Good breakfast. Comfortable room. Off road secure parking. Very central location. Professional friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing of any importance

2026-11-14 • via Nuitee
L
liborkadlec • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-11-14 • via Nuitee
K
kelly • couple • ie
10
Pros:

the location was brilliant
place is very clean
staff are very friendly

2026-11-13 • via Nuitee
P
Pat • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-11-12 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
9
Great hotel in Kilkenny
Pros:

Very comfortable bed

Cons:

Over done poached eggs for breakfast

2026-11-11 • via Nuitee
S
Sean • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Breakfast was pleasant nothing fantastic but pleasant it the job

Cons:

N/a

2026-11-11 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good, friendly hotel
Pros:

Lovely staff, great location, super breakfast and bar meals in the evening. Quirky

Cons:

Rooms, while clean and functional are quite dated

2026-11-10 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • ie
10
Wonderful option for coeliac guests
Pros:

My sister is gluten intolerant and I am lactose intolerant. There was an entire gluten-free section, with a dedicated gf toaster, and soya milk was freely available. At no stage did either of us feel we were putting anyone out or being difficult, which was lovely. My mother left all her jewellery behind in the safe by accident, and they sent it to her by registered post. The entire staff was charming, helpful and kind. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

2026-11-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mairead Mary • solo_traveller • ie
8
Great location
Pros:

Price was 140 and did not include breakfast.would be nice if price included rea and toast.

2026-11-08 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-11-08 • via Nuitee
J
john • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Location was great & the bars are good and the food is nice with good sized portions

Cons:

The room rate was 235 per night! The double bed is not very wide and you have to climb up into it, also the TV didn't work

2026-11-08 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • at
8
Ich würde wieder kommen.
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage. Freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • couple • ie
10
A great night in Kilkenny to see The Stunning perform, staying at a fantastic hotel. Great craic.
Pros:

Location was excellent, right in the heart of Kilkenny, a short walk to most amenities and attractions. Had a meal at the hotel which was lovely as was the breakfast. Room was very adequate in size and was very clean. A great bonus was being able to park at the property and the staff were very nice and professional.

Cons:

Could not fault the hotel in any way.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
P
Pauline • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent
Good location

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
P
Patricia • solo_traveller • ie
8
goddess value friendly hotel near city centre
Pros:

the breakfast was adequate, the room was OK. the staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I was placed in disabled room. that was ok but the washbasin was tiny. too small even to adequately wash my hands.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
E
Eoin • couple • ie
6
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey • family_with_children • ie
3
Very noisy location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The noise.
We specifically requested quiet rooms, we are a family of 2 adults and 2 children.
They had signs up notifying guests of a private function. We could hear the music all evening as expected as but when the event was over the people exited from a laneway under our windows. It was extremely noisy for about an hour, we were all awake.
We paid €280 for our stay and we also had dinner and drinks in the hotel. In all we paid a lot of money and should get a peaceful night for that. It’s not fair to charge people to stay in rooms directly impacted by noise from a planned function.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
L
liborkadlec • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and breakfast was great. I would stay here again.... but I would bring earplugs if I was there on a weekend.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee