Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (7348 reviews)
The Bridge, John Street , Kilkenny , IE
+353 56 772 3388

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 7348 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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Hayes • couple • ie
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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MARY • couple • ie
1
Very disappointed with not being in hotel . friendly helpful staff but no hot water for showers .
Pros:

Lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast lovely and staff very friendly.

Cons:

We got a room in bridge house not in hotel and had to put on coats to walk to breakfast as it was very wet . We didn’t know we weren’t staying in hotel . On Monday morning the water wasn’t heating and a part fell off the shower. Hot water sorted after breakfast but too late .

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location was perfect and the food was enjoyable. Lovely bar area

Cons:

The bathroom is overdue for a revamp. That is a major area when travelling and will unfortunately be something we will remember.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Dermot • couple • ie
8
Perfect location.
Pros:

Location is excellent. On the banks of the Nore and practically under the walls of Kilkenny Castle in all its majestic splendour, at the other side of the river. A five minute walk from the city centre.

Cons:

Not a thing.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Tolles schönes Hotel, nahe beim Schloss. Parkplatz direkt beim Hotel. Sehr schöner Aufenthalt, würden wieder buchen!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Tod • couple • us
10
Beautiful castle view rooms right in heart of Kilkenny
Pros:

Great location. Beautiful hotel, quiet, elegant and so comfortable

Cons:

Parking can be a challenge

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • au
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Great staff. Good location. Good breakfast. No negatives.

Cons:

None

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • gb
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ca
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • ie
10
Bert comfortably
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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ciara • family_with_children • ie
6
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Felt dated

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
10
Comfortable, easy access delicious breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful location and accommodation

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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MARIE • family_with_children • ca
7
Pros:

The location was great! The staff were very good.

Cons:

The hotel is a little tired and showing it's age (ie. peeling paint, screws in the wall that something had broken off of, a missing radiator cover). It could use some sprucing up. We felt it could have used a good vacuuming as well.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Wallace • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • ie
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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AdinaC • extended_group • ro
10
Pros:

Amplasat in imediata proximitate a obiectivelor turistice, pe malul raului, hotelul este extrem de curat si ingrijit. Patul a fost confortabil, prosoapele pufoase, iar personalul extrem de amabil atat la receptie cat si in restaurant. Cand am ajuns in camera nu era caldura, dar am primit o aeroterma care a fost suficienta pentru incalzirea camerei. Ulterior a fost pornita si incalzirea centrala. Micul dejun a fost bun, conform uzantelor locale.

Cons:

Nu neaparat ca nu mi-a placut, dar pentru cei care calatoresc vara, camerele nu sunt prevazute cu aer conditionat.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Room size, comfortable bed. Location, great breakfast.

Cons:

No in room safe or fridge.
Fixed shower head - one on a hose is preferable.
Extractor fan in the bathroom was extremely noisy at start up and was ineffective.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lilla • family_with_children • be
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee