Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (6856 reviews)
The Bridge, John Street , Kilkenny , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Old and dated
Noise from surrounding rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Room was very clean and comfortable, but some areas appear old and dated.
Service
8.95
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, handling requests with ease.
Location
9.15
Excellent location right beside the river and Kilkenny castle, very picturesque.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms were generally comfortable but had some issues like temperature control and noise.
Amenities
7.65
Limited amenities with no entertainment or food service after 9pm.
Value for Money
8.65
Good value in terms of location and service, though some room quality aspects felt lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Good breakfast options, but limited food service after hours.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall enjoyed the stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:39

Property Description

Scenic Riverside Location
Located on the banks of the River Nore, our 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers stunning views of the 12th-century castle, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our large, stylishly decorated rooms featuring fine furnishings. Wake up to breathtaking views of the River Nore and the historic castle, creating a truly memorable experience.

Award-Winning Dining and Events
Treat your taste buds at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen, offering a delightful al fresco dining experience. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or family celebration, our hotel provides the perfect venue for your special occasions.

Experience elegance and charm at Kilkenny River Court Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

This hotel will not accept bookings from hen/stag party groups.

For groups of more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6856 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 8.95
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.65
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louisewrit Couples
8
Kilkenny
Pros:

Stayed here 2 nights and it was lovely. We had a large comfortable room, everything was very clean. We ate both nights in the bar and the bar service and food was excellent. Breakfast was plentiful and very fresh. This is the only hotel I would stay in when I am in Kilkenny.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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Adriane couple de
10
One of the best!
Pros:

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We got a room in the bridge house that was so lovely and big. Everyone tries to make your stay special. Big and super clean bathroom. Very comfortable beds. The restaurant serves very good food until 21:00. The bar also serves food. The breakfast is very good too! Parking is complementary and the castle is just over the road.

Cons:

Nothing at all to complain

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Pierre solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Très bien situé, au bord de la rivière avec vue sur le château.

Cons:

Notre chambre se trouvait dans un pavillon à l’écart de l’hôtel principal. Elle était accessible par un long dédale de corridors et d’escaliers, à moins d’entrer par une porte de service non vitrée, donnant sur l’entrée du stationnement. En ouvrant la porte, il nous était impossible de savoir si une automobile entrait. Le corridor était sombre et déprimant. Le stationnement ne comptait pas suffisamment de places.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Raistlin69 couple it
10
ottima posizione
Pros:

Ottima posizione colazione stupenda sia irlandese che internazionale , camere spaziose e pulite

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Theodorus couple nl
5
Gezellige pub aan de overkant.
Pros:

De badkamer.

Cons:

Warme kamer: ramen konden niet open. Kamer gelegen aan een zijstraat: geen mooi uitzicht op kasteel.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
8
I would gladly return....
Pros:

The location was great for walking and enjoying Kilkenny, a very walkable town. Breakfast was delightful looking out over the garden. The room was quite comfortable. Food in the pub was quite good.

Cons:

WiFi was very inconsistent. Hot water wasn't always there either.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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paul couple be
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff very good and helpful clean and very comfortable love the hotel

Cons:

Bar at night was not great but staff did there best to make everyone happy

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Linda couple au
10
Beautiful place to stay. Staff were awesome, the food in the restaurant was absolutely delicious. Views of the river and
Pros:

Central to all the sights in the city.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jeanne solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Food was fantastic, location is perfect, parking on site.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Sandrine extended_group fr
9
Au cœur de la ville
Pros:

Emplacement au pied du château, plein centre ville, au cœur de la ville avec belle balade au bord de l’eau , parking inclus, super petit dej, conforme à la description,

Cons:

RAS

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Douglas extended_group us
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jerry couple ie
7
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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james couple ca
8
A reasonable place to stay in a lovely city
Pros:

Good location - close to city centre

Cons:

No AC so the the room was hot and the nearby parking lot was noisy

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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george extended_group ca
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Regis couple fr
10
Emplacement top avec parking gratuit. Bel établissement confortable et agréable.
Pros:

Emplacement centre-ville, excellent accueil, grande et belle chambre très confortable.

Cons:

Du vrai pain (il n’y a que du pain « carré « ) serait un plus.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple ie
3
Very disappointing stay compared to previous experiences
Pros:

We found the staff very nice , food was very good. A lovely clean Hotel

Cons:

We are regular visitors to Rivercourt Hotel and we always happy with our experience, however on this occasion we felt like we were not treated well. The room we were allotted was right on the street and as far away from reception as it could be, all the way back down the corridors at the very end. Having had both my knees replaced in recent years I found it a difficult task to get to and from the room. The room itself was very small and not the cleanest we have had. Very basic and the wardrobe was broken, toilet flush was very poor. To say we were disappointed would be putting it very mildly.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Scott couple au
9
Highly recommended
Pros:

Grat location

Cons:

Bit noisy on the street but bearable

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Maureen extended_group us
10
We hope to stay @ this beautiful awesome hotel longer next time!!
Pros:

Amazing beautiful place right across from the castle. We spent a few extra bucks and we had a room with the castle view and a Terrace. I feel like it wasn’t much more so that was beautiful and amazing!!
It was our first trip to Kilkenny. We loved it. We hope to return again. We would absolutely be hoping to get a very similar kind of room at the River Court.!! the hotel and it’s related restaurant and facilities is just absolutely beautiful!!!

Cons:

Not a thing!!!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee