Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (7241 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 7241 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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Barden • couple • ie
8
Fabulous central hotel for a trip to Kilkenny
Pros:

Beautiful views and lovely bar food. Fabulous bedroom with a balcony.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • de
7
Zufriedenstellend.
Pros:

Lage - direkt in der Stadt und in Sichtweite des Castles.

Cons:

Leider fehlte eine Klimaanlage.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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laurence • couple • fr
9
Nous n’y avons passé qu’une nuit mais c’était très bien
Pros:

L’emplacement, propreté, accueil, le parking de l’hôtel gratuit et possibilité d’y laisser la voiture après avoir libéré la chambre.
Belle vue sur le château en terrasse.

Cons:

Chambre mal agencée. Passage étroit entre le coin du lit et la salle de bain.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • ie
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Room was very good very spacious bed very comfortable nice view river castle will be back

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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edith • couple • ca
8
C’est ok pour une nuit
Pros:

La
Proximité de tous les endroits à visiter et la gare de train

Cons:

Il faisait très chaud et pas d’air climatisé . Une seule mini fan n’était pas suffisante

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Location & accommodation. Great breakfast.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
10
Fourth time staying here , very friendly staff , great breakfast & will be back 👍👍
Pros:

Very central , great location

Cons:

Location

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
5
Given some of the inconveniences it a was a overpriced.
Pros:

Clean enough and good location.

Cons:

Room was uncomfortably hot with no air conditioning.
Hot and cold taps were labelled incorrectly.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
3
Such a shame to see this hotel in the state it now is
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hotel badly needs updating everything is pretty much worn out
Stained carpets furniture grubby

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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ginetto • solo_traveller • it
8
Cons:

Mancava aria condizionata e prese per i devices insufficienti.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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simona • family_with_children • it
6
Non ci tornerei a fronte del costo.
Pros:

Posizione centrale

Cons:

Stanze molto rumorose sulla strada. Doppie finiste e con quella esterna che si apre di poco e non entra aria in camera. La moquette per terra. La detesto.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sunita • solo_traveller • es
10
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Jason • couple • gb
8
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McCormack • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable and would recommend to friends and family.
Pros:

Outstanding breakfast and dinner.

Cons:

The dining room had areas that had ingress of damp and the wallpaper required attention in specific small parts.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Ailis • couple • gb
5
Very central location in Kilkenny
Pros:

Excellent location and free parking

Cons:

Hotel slightly tired, breakfast not great quality and lacked flavour

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • ie
8
Overall experience was excellent, pity about the barman.
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

No late bar. Barman was very rude, did not like the way he spoke to us and not giving us enough time to finish our drinks etc

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • se
9
Magisk!
Pros:

Läget var jättebra och frukosten utmärkt. Full irish men även gröt, yoghurt mm.

Cons:

Det hade ingen AC men vi fick en liten bordsfläkt eftersom det var så varmt just dessa dagarna.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee