Kilford Arms

Hotels
8 (1884 reviews)
John Street , Kilkenny , ie

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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 30 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1884 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
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susan • family_with_children • ie
4
Staff unhelpful. Rooms okay except for lighting. No atmosphere. Bar staff good
Pros:

Location excellent.

Cons:

Dining room dull. Staff overworked . Asked reception for mobile charger but couldn't take away as needed by reception !!! Too expensive.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Bernie • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Near where we were go for a wedding

Cons:

The first morning at breakfast the staff made us feel uncomfortable we weren't finished our breakfast but the took up our plates and kept walking by our table

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • us
10
We would stay there again.
Pros:

Great location. Quiet. Great breakfast. Close to many restaurants and local sites.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Lage zentral.

Cons:

Waschbecken fleckig.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Yves • couple • fr
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jacky • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • fr
10
Accueil sympathique, chambre spacieuse et bon emplacement.
Pros:

Réceptionniste du soir très accueillante.
Chambre spacieuse et confortable.
Très bon emplacement.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Fitzgerald • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Central location, helpful, friendly staff

Cons:

Quite happy with our sta

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
2
Need help with health crisis, no assistance, I collapsed on the street and ambulance came
Pros:

150 euros no breakfast, this price is for 1 night

Cons:

Cold room and very noisy on my second night

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Central, relaxing atmosphere, pleasant and helpful staff. Good value.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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teresacullen55 • Couples • County Dublin
10
Great
Pros:

Lovely hotel in the centre of Kilkenny just 5 minutes from the train station. Large rooms, very clean. Breakfast was cooked fresh, great selection of fresh fruit. Lovely cappuccino. Reception staff are so friendly also the bar staff. Stayed here for the past number of years would highly recommend.

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Marit Audhild • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • couple • de
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Great stay as usual 🥳
Pros:

Location, staff very friendly and helpful. Great food

Cons:

Rooms could do with some upgrades eg TVs/ bathrooms/ usb ports etc

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lyndal • extended_group • au
10
Great value and comfortable hotel right in the centre of town
Pros:

Everything was great! The room was comfortable, the pub was welcoming and the breakfast was amazing. Really good value for money. Located in the centre of the town for easy walking around Kilkenny.

Cons:

Nothing it was all great!

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Laoise_Keaveney • Family
8
Suprisingly lovely stay in the heart of Kilkenny
Pros:

Really nice stay. Found breakfast lovely, they gave us a lovely room for our first break away with kids. One small thing, I reserved the room with my laser card and if I didnt have a credit card I would have to pay a 50pp deposit immediately after booking. When booking for 6 it would have been difficult. The Bar area was lovely. Staff were very friendly.

2026-06-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Catherine • couple • ie
9
A great place to meet friends and have fun.
Pros:

The location is excellent, near to shops, restaurants and pubs. The food in the Kilford arms is excellent and good value for money. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Everywhere was busy and plenty of music to enjoy in different locations.

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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mlun2026 • Couples • Frederick, Maryland
10
Excellent hotel, good location, wonderful staff.
Pros:

Excellent hotel, rooms were perfect for our needs. UPdated modern bathrooms. At first we thought teh location woudl be too far away from the center of activity (Temple Bar), but it was two blocks from DART train, which served our b=needs well. The staff were all wonderful and extremely helpful with any of our needs (directions, restaurant recomendations, etc). Great value for the money.

2026-06-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Donald • couple • ca
7
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee