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
H
Hazel • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Long distance to room

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
Joan • extended_group • ie
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
T
Tracey • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • extended_group • fr
9
Séjour très agréable, ville très fleurie
Pros:

L'accueil chaleureux, la propreté, les services dans l'établissement, bar, pub, musique, petit déjeuner

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
N
Nicole • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage war wirklich top, man kann super viel zu Fuß erreichen. Das unten angeschlossene Pub etc.sind richtig schön, genauso wie man es sich vorstellt. Wir haben davon in unserem Zimmer nachts auch nichts gehört.
Ganz speziell muss man wirklich das Frühstück erwähnen. Das war echt sehr gut. Es gibt ein Buffet und zusätzlich eine Karte von der man weitere Gerichte bestellen kann - kostenlos!

Cons:

Die Wände sind wirklich sehr dünn, man hört alles durch. Die Türen sind laut beim Öffnen und Schließen. Wer einen leichten Schlaf hat kann dadurch leicht wach werden.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
C
Cheryl • couple • au
10
Highly recommend staying here, it is superb.
Pros:

Everything! Fantastic accommodation, large, comfortable room, great food and easy walking distance to sights. Staff were all kind, friendly and welcoming. Free parking on site!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • extended_group • ie
5
The quality of the room was poor, the price for what I got was bad value
Pros:

It was very central, parking was included.
I requested a single room, there was access facilities added, a double bed and a single bed, I did not use these additional facilities.
There was a lady serving food and drink in the bar and serving breakfast the following morning and she was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The room had a fake window with no natural light
The breakfast was poor, it had been cooked for along time and was dried out
The key did not work on 2 occasions and I had a long way to walk to get it reprogrammed, this happened to a number of other guests

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jimmy • extended_group • ie
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelino • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
R
René • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
E
Eimhin • solo_traveller • ie
6
Cheap and cheerful, great location, does the job
Pros:

Great location, good breakfast. Clean room and bathroom.

Cons:

Staff on front desk wouldn't blow you away with enthusiasm or a welcome. Internal layout is all over the place. Several stairs up and down to get to one room. Lots of strong bleach smells.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelino • couple • ie
8
The hotel is clean, beds are comfortable, hot shower, lovely meals
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Hotel war etwas verwinkelt, Frühstücksraum, Bar und Restaurant sehr schön.
Würden es wieder buchen.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • extended_group • de
7
Pros:

Rooms are ok but a bit old.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
S
Stephan • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
C
CHRISTOPHER • extended_group • ie
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
M
Markus • couple • ch
7
Gute Lage für einen Kurzaufenthalt
Pros:

Gute Lage für Gehdistanzen. Parkplätze hinter dem Haus

Cons:

Pub direkt darunter kann teilweise etwas lauter werden

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • ie
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
M
Marika • solo_traveller • jp
10
great
Pros:

店員さんが優しかった
バーで音楽を聴けるのも良かった

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
P
Philippe • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee