The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotels
8.4 (1533 reviews)
Smithsland South, Springhill , Kilkenny , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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.

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 1533 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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Alissa • solo_traveller • ph
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Room was very spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Staff were very friendly.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • ie
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great clean hotel and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
7
Preis Leistung passt nicht
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ruhige Lage und ausreichend Parkplätze. Safe ist vorhanden

Cons:

Ausstattung ist sehr zweckmäßig.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Didier • couple • fr
8
Bien pour une nuit étape
Pros:

Parking.

Cons:

Situation dans une zone commerciale.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely staff very friendly welcome. Overall lovely place to stay. I will be back 😌

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
10
We were there for a communion but in between to relax too, and the Hoban was all that
Pros:

It is well located to visit all the attractions in the County

Cons:

Nothing negative

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Wittkop • couple • us
9
Large spacious room, nice self serve breakfast included.
Pros:

Good sized rooms, quiet with large comfortable bed. Breakfast and parking was included. The staff was able to accommodate early check in but if unable to would have allowed us to drop off bags so we could explore town.

Cons:

Large room had King size bed plus an additional single bed. Since it was a Deluxe Double room, would have preferred small couch instead of the single bed so that there was comfortable area to relax. In room small refrigerator would also have been nicer. Property too far to walk to town & town parking very difficult. Had to use taxi.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Flood • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Room was absolutely spotlessly clean and large floor space. Big comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly

Cons:

If I had to find an issue Bathroom fan wasn't working correctly so took ages to dry out after a shower. No vending machines available if wanted a snack or drink after dining room closes

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable room, quiet at night. Nice bar food.

Cons:

Breakfast was tasty but too cold, while juice was too warm . Coffee machine was inadequate for purpose, and served really bad weak coffee.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • nz
9
Great location and very clean and friendly service.
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean rooms with comfortable bedding. Great food both for Breakfast and evening meal. Parking onsite and in a good location.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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NATHALIE • solo_traveller • lu
8
Nuit étape
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et très confortable, personnel accueillant et bienveillant, matelas confortable, bon petit déjeuner ,parking gratuit, chambre au calme malgré la route passante proche de Kilkenny

Cons:

L'emplacement dans une zone commerciale peu attrayante mais à.proximité de Kilkenny

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Astr0peon • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Personnel au top. Chambre de bonne taille

Cons:

Le gros problème de la chambre c'était l'isolation. Les fenêtres et les murs sont en papier : on entends TOUT ce qui se passe dehors ou dans le couloir

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • au
8
Clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable for a 1 night stay. Dinner and breakfast good. Service and reception staff helpful.

Cons:

A little far from the centre. We had a car so ok for us.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely room, excellent accessible bathroom. Thankfully able to open a window. Great food and wonderful staff.

Cons:

The only minus was there wasn't air conditioning, thankfully it wasn't too warm.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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DonnaN2020 • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel but it's biggest asset is the staff. This is our second stay here and travelling with a small baby is made so much easier by the friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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sandie • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Was quiet noise level was excellent in the rooms.. day staff were brilliant. Main entrance and bar area were comfortable and clean.👍🏻🫶🏻

Cons:

No resident's bar..!!

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • ie
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Pricey

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee