Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (1972 reviews)
11 Patrick Street , Kilkenny , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Overpriced
Room heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.66
Generally clean, but some rooms were noted as basic and sterile.
Service
9.83
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Excellent location in the heart of Kilkenny, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but some were dated and cold.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities were good but lacking a pool, and some facilities felt dated.
Value for Money
8.15
Some reviews mentioned that pricing was considered high for the offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.61
Breakfast and dining experiences received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall positive experiences with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:31

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Behind Kilkenny Castle

Chic and Comfortable Rooms: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with king-size beds and modern en-suite facilities for a relaxing stay.

Dining Delights at Statham’s: Indulge in traditional Irish and international cuisine at Statham’s Bar & Restaurant, offering a cozy dining experience.

Relax and Rejuvenate at Mint Medispa: Pamper yourself with a variety of beauty, clinical, and spa treatments at Mint Medispa for the ultimate relaxation.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Kilkenny with its rich history and vibrant attractions just a stone's throw away from the hotel.

Book your luxurious stay at Pembroke Kilkenny now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

Important information:

Please note that different terms may apply for group bookings over 5 rooms.
For bookings of 5 or more rooms, a separate group confirmation and cancellation policy applies, please contact the hotel directly.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

9.2
Based on 1972 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.66
Service: 9.83
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 9.61
Overall Experience: 9.86
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S189OWtarah NONE
10
Central and beautiful
Pros:

Location fab for a family reunion. Central for people coming from Dublin airport and within Ireland from Kildare, Wexford and Dublin. Kilkenny is a beautiful city.

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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James extended_group us
10
Fantastic service in an ideal location.
Pros:

The location is excellent and the service is exceptional. The friendly staff landed us an upgrade with a beautiful view of Kilkenny Castle.

Cons:

All was great.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
D
DesmondBono Family Odessa, Delaware
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Nestled conveniently downtown, the Pembroke was an excellent stay for us. Front desk staff was very attentive and friendly. Gated parking behind the hotel was extremely convenient as I don't know where else we would have parked in the city. Our room was a triple, which meant three twin size beds: a little unusual, but it did the trick for the night. Air conditioning worked extra well, which was great considering how hot Ireland was when we visited. Overall, an excellent stay.

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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R7091TBannh NONE
10
5 out of 5 stars
Pros:

This was a wonderful place to stay. All staff from check in to wait staff were super helpful and went above and beyond! Food and drink were superb. It was also walkable to many things. Would recommend this hotel to anyone!

2026-08-14 via Tripadvisor
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Ernesto couple it
8
Buono ma sproporzionato il prezzo
Pros:

La posizione è davvero ottima: si trova in pieno centro, a pochi passi da Kilkenny Castle e da tutto ciò che serve. Si cammina comodamente ovunque.
Il personale è molto gentile: accogliente, disponibile e cortese in ogni occasione. Questo è uno dei punti più positivi dell’esperienza.
La stanza mi è piaciuta molto: confortevole, pulita e spaziosa, con un buon letto. Nel complesso l’ho trovata molto gradevole.

Nel complesso resta una buona scelta, soprattutto per la posizione e la gentilezza dello staff, ma per arrivare al 5 pieno servirebbero qualche attenzione in più nelle camere.

Cons:

Tuttavia, a mio avviso, manca un po’ il servizio adeguato a un hotel a 4 stelle. Per esempio non c’era il kit di cortesia, non c’era un frigo in camera e il sapone era solo nella doccia, mentre al lavandino mancava del tutto. Considerando il prezzo pagato, mi sarei aspettato di più su questi dettagli che fanno la differenza in una struttura di questo livello.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Clements extended_group ie
10
Pros:

Excellent choice...

Cons:

Everything was excellent..have no complaints. Staff so helpful

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe couple it
10
Mi piacerebbe ritornarci
Pros:

La gentilezza e la disponibilità dello staff e naturalmente la posizione centrale

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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E2469VQthomasf NONE Dublin, County Dublin
10
very nice hotel
Pros:

Loverly hotel, very clean room and hotel generally, good bar and good breakfast. Very nice friendly and helpful staff.
Location could not really be better and parking provided free of charge.
Well worth a visit

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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Elizabeth couple us
9
Pros:

Location, staff, restaurant, comfort

Cons:

Decor was dated

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ines solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Wir hatten ein Triplezimmer zum Innenhof raus, was auch gut war, da es ruhig war. Das Zimmer war groß und sauber. Die Möbel sind nicht mehr ganz neu. Betten sehr bequem. Leckeres reichhaltiges Frühstück.

Cons:

Frühstück nur á la Carte so viel man möchte. Kein Buffet.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Olivier couple fr
9
Un excellent hôtel en plein centre et très calme
Pros:

Tout !
L’acceuil , la grande chambre , le grand lit , le calme de l’établissement , le petit dej, la situation géographique …

Cons:

Rien . Tout était très bien 👍😊

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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beat couple ch
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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uclapt NONE
10
Amazing place to relax and recover
Pros:

We had no trouble driving here after landing at Dublin at midday. Excellent, safe parking, great reception and a STUNNING adjoining room suite for us and our adult kids with their 9 month old. The automated lighting and shades were very luxurious. Spa-like bath room, mid-century modern sofa area with huge panoramic windows views of the city and Kilkenny Castle. Centered in the heart of town but so quiet. We kept ourselves awake until 8pm and then slept 12 hours…even the baby! Splendid breakfast in the dining room…all in all, it was like a spa recovery day and we didn’t even get to try their spa!

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
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Willietwo NONE Dublin, County Dublin
10
Great place to stay in Kilkenny
Pros:

Great location for a stay in kilkenny. Have stayed here a number of times and have never been disappointed. A gem in the heart of kilkenny.

2026-08-09 via Tripadvisor
C
celine solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Clean

Cons:

A little over priced

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Anna extended_group ie
10
We had the best time. Loved our stay.
Pros:

Staff were so friendly. Hotel was clean and so comfortable. Perfect location. Will definetly be back.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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clear range couple au
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller be
9
Comfortabel hotel met uitstekende ligging
Pros:

Vriendelijk, behulpzaam personeel aan receptie en in restaurant; moderne, ruime kamer op de 4e verdieping; zeer goede ligging (vlakbij Kilkenny castle en Medieval Mile)

Cons:

Beperkt aantal parkeerplaatsen

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Bernie couple ie
9
Value for money/ friendly staff/ conveniently located/ on site parking.. would certainly use again.
Pros:

Conveniently located

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
Marcolini NONE Los Angeles, California
10
A fantastic and flawless Kilkenny hotel choice, especially in the heat!
Pros:

I'm sure I'd have loved this hotel at any time of the year, but I do have to preface this review by noting that the air con in the room was nice and cold. I hate that I now have to check on air con whilst traveling in the summer, even in Ireland, but here we are.
Still, there's so much more to recommend this hotel than *just* air con. The staff is friendly, professional, and highly welcoming. My mum and I had just flown into Dublin early in the morning and booked an early check-in, which we received as promised. In the meantime, we enjoyed a lovely breakfast with great breakfast tea in the bistro.
The room was incredibly comfortable and had a great view of the castle. It was an ideal refuge after a hot day walking around.
The location was ideal, especially for the bus stop if one is traveling that way. Everything in town is also just minutes away. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel, especially in the summer when such cool and comfortable rooms are not always easy to find in a country that never used to get such heatwaves.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor