Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (6837 reviews)
The Bridge, John Street , Kilkenny , ie

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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.

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 6837 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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Stephen • couple • au
10
Loved staying at the River Court Hotel, location, facilities and the staff were all great.
Pros:

The hotel was fully booked and we were lucky enough to be upgraded to the bridal suite with great bites of the castle.
Free parking onsite was a bonus.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • couple • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt und wir hatten von unserem Zimmer aus einen tollen Blick auf den Fluss und das Schloss. Das Zimmer war groß und die Betten waren sehr bequem. Toll war auch der hoteleigene Parkplatz

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
G
greg • extended_group • ie
7
Decent
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Shower hard to work

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Ralf • couple • ch
7
Pros:

grosses Zimmer

Cons:

Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Zahra • solo_traveller • us
9
Lovely old school hotel with friendly staff, good parking, nice rooms
Pros:

Very good location. Central to town . we regrettably were there in the rain, but there’s a lovely outdoor seating area which looks to be a prime spot during good weather

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
H
Hasse • couple • se
9
Trevligt ställe
Pros:

Läget

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
E
EVELYNE • couple • fr
7
Bon emplacement mais chambres et salles de bain à rénover.
Pros:

Correct

Cons:

Salle de bain à rénover : baignoire pas pratique et glissante, pas de douchette, porte vitrée peu adaptée.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

🙏🙏🤙😁🚀

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Anne Kathrin • solo_traveller • de
9
schöne Lage
Pros:

Rezeption sehr freundlich und kompetent. Ich fühlte mich sehr willkommen
Frühstück war auch gut.
Die Lage am Wasser macht das Hotel aus.

Cons:

Ich habe einen Wasserkocher mit Tee-und Kaffeeauswahl vermisst auf dem Zimmer.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandra • couple • ch
7
OK aber keine 4 Sterne wert
Pros:

ruhiges Zimmer

Cons:

Teppichboden, sehr unhygienisch.
Badewanne nur mit Wasser von oben ohne separate Duschbrause. sehr heisses Wasser und nicht gross regelbar.
Frühstück nicht 4 Sterne wert.
Das Hotel lebt noch von alten Zeiten.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rolando • couple • it
8
Pros:

Posizione eccellente. Staff molto cordiale.

Cons:

La struttura richiede un po’ di manutenzione.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • family_with_children • ie
8
Lovely Stay.
Pros:

The location was excellent. The rooms we booked were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was lovely and staff were friendly. Definitely would recommend.

Cons:

No leisure facilities. No pool.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Liz • couple • gb
7
Good location, but lacks amenities
Pros:

Good size room. Location good access to town centre.

Cons:

Lack of a pool or gym.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Old but nice. Great parking, location and good breakfast.

Cons:

Construction at 7 a.m. and then a rude front deck person that clearly didn't want to hear about it.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Albert • couple • ie
8
Pros:

great location, very central, great buffet breakfast

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • au
9
Lovely stay in beautiful hotel overlooking Kilkenny Castle
Pros:

Location, onsite car parking and meals available, everything in easy walking distance.

Cons:

We had a noisy neighbour that we could hear each night.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • ie
9
Very comfortable.
Pros:

Central. Clean. Staff were lovely. Food very good.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee