Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotels
8.4 (1647 reviews)
Smithsland South, Springhill , Kilkenny , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious modern rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Heating was inadequate

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
There was noticeable dirt in the bathroom on arrival which was a little disappointing.
Service
9.08
Staff is friendly and helpful, always providing excellent service.
Location
8.62
Good location with parking, close to the city.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are spacious and modern with comfy beds.
Amenities
8.1
No swimming pool but hotel offered necessary amenities.
Value for Money
8.56
Overall good value; breakfast was included in room pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Breakfast had a wide choice but some plates and food were cold.
Overall Experience
8.58
A lovely stay with positive experiences outweighing the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:22

Property Description

Stylish Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Located conveniently on Kilkenny's ring road, the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers a stylish stay with free parking and WiFi. The spacious rooms feature Hypnos beds, power showers, and free wired internet, providing a comfortable and connected experience for guests.

Delicious Dining Options

Start your day with a full Irish breakfast including fresh juice and baked pastries at the on-site 1801 Restaurant and Bar. The international menu caters to all tastes, with a special kids’ menu available.

Family-Friendly Features

Families are warmly welcomed at the hotel, with children's menus and amenities to ensure a pleasant stay for all. The nearby Watershed Leisure complex offers fun activities for the whole family, making it a perfect choice for a memorable getaway.

To book your stay at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, visit our website or call us directly.

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1647 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Christian • solo_traveller • at
5
Pros:

Grosses Zimmer. Gute Erreichbarkeit. Großer Parkplatz.

Cons:

Roomservice nicht sehr sauber. Zehennägel vom letzten Gast am Boden trotz Reinigungs Hinweis des Zimmers.WC Papier nicht aufgefüllt. Frühstück sehr klein und nicht reichhaltig.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mireia • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La habitación era grande y el baño también. Camas cómodas. Parking gratis delante del hotel, no se puede reservar, pero hay muchos sitios.

Cons:

La ubicación está bastante alejada del centro. Faltaría algún enchufe al lado de la cama. Falta más iluminación en baño y habitación

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • solo_traveller • ie
10
None.
Pros:

Hotel n staff was lovely n friendly

Cons:

No complaint on you, but room was extremely warm, no air con, but we lived.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Gernot • couple • de
8
Sehr praktisches Hotel für Kurzzeitaufenthalt, um Stadt Kilkenny zu erkundigen
Pros:

Am Stadtrand, mit freien optimalen Parkmöglichkeiten (wie ein Motel). Zur schönen historischen Stadt nur mit PKW. Zimmer geräumig, Betten gut. Bad sauber und neuwertig. Schöne Außenterrasse.

Cons:

Zimmer keine Klimaanlage (Juli 26 in Irland sehr heiß), kein Zimmer-Kühlschrank, Fenster schließen nicht gut, Fensterschloss in Zimmernr. 139 defekt. Waschenbeckenablauf auch nach Reklamation nicht frei ablaufend.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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TeaRe • solo_traveller • si
8
Pros:

da smo dobili povezani sobi, kljub temu, da je nismo prej rezervirali.
Osebje je bilo zelo prijazno in ustrežljivo.

Cons:

Ni bilo mini bara in klimatske naprave in izbor za zajtrk je bil zelo slab.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
1
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Giancarlo • couple • it
9
Pros:

Camera ampia e silenziosa

Cons:

Prezzo elevato. Addebitati 50 euro per la presenza del cane

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • us
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Fabrizio • couple • it
9
Soggiorno eccellente! Struttura moderna con un ristorante fantastico
Pros:

La struttura è moderna e si trova in una posizione molto comoda, a pochissimi minuti di auto dal centro città. Il parcheggio situato proprio di fronte all'hotel è un grande valore aggiunto per chi viaggia in macchina.Il personale è stato estremamente gentile e accogliente durante tutto il soggiorno. Una menzione d'onore va sicuramente al loro ottimo ristorante: abbiamo cenato lì ed è stata un'esperienza culinaria eccellente, piatti deliziosi e di qualità.Anche la colazione è stata buona e ben assortita, ideale per iniziare la giornata con la giusta energia. Nel complesso un soggiorno perfetto, consigliatissimo sia per la qualità dei servizi che per la comodità.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Tilman • couple • ch
6
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • couple • fr
7
Pros:

L’établissement est dans une zone commerciale avec parking mais à 20 minutes à pied du centre ville.
L hôtel est confortable et le petit déjeuner très bien.

Cependant nous avons eu une chambre avec toiles d araignées sur la fenêtre et sur les plafonds et en plus la fenêtre avait un dysfonctionnement…
J avoue vu le prix je m’attendais à une meilleure qualité de prestation !
Nous y avons passé malgré tout une bonne nuit et nous en rigolons mais à 280€ la nuit en week-end ç est vraiment très moyen…

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
10
Our stay was very relaxed
Pros:

Spacious rooms. Very clean, great good
All staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Romain R • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Propre, personnel sympathique

Cons:

Un chouia loin de la ville

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Mauro Lorenzoni • family_with_children • it
7
Buon albergo, posizionato in una zona comoda, ma servizi al di sotto di quanto ci aspettavamo
Pros:

Albergo comodo per fermarsi e visitare la zona. Ha un grande parcheggio gratuito, e' vicino a un centro commerciale, ed e' fuori dalla cittadina cosi' da risultare tranquillo e facilmente raggiungibile. Lo staff e' stato sempre molto gentile e servizievole. Il ristorante e' buono. Le stanze erano pulite e i letti comodi. Dall'albergo, per visitare Kilkenny, ci vogliono meno di 10 minuti in macchina se si parcheggia in centro (Q-park).

Cons:

Il problema maggiore e' stato il caldo - eravamo a Luglio e la stanza si scaldava parecchio. Come la stanza non aveva aria condizionata, non stavamo molto comodi. Lo staff ci ha trovato un ventilatore, che ha alleviato il problema, ma non risolto. Abbiamo dovuto lasciare anche le finestre aperte, e c'era il rumore del parcheggio fuori. Come non c'era una stanza grande per 4 persone, abbiamo dovuto prendere 2 stanze vicine. La colazione era accettabile, ma la scelta di cose dolci era molto limitata.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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VALERIE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bel endroit pour visiter la région
Pros:

Situation pour visiter le coin
Calme

Cons:

Restaurant moyen

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Fergus • solo_traveller • gb
8
Perfect stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, good food, clean and comfortable. Free parking

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Antonella • family_with_children • it
9
Riposo a 5 stelle
Pros:

Letti comodissimi, posizione strategica

Cons:

Forse curerei un po’ di più i dettagli, ma ha un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee