Kilford Arms

Hotels
8 (1798 reviews)
John Street , Kilkenny , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Basic room quality
Concerns about cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
There were mentions of rooms being basic and some issues with cleanliness in the corridors, affecting overall satisfaction.
Service
8.5
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9
The location was repeatedly praised for being central and convenient.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as comfortable but some showed signs of age.
Amenities
8
Amenities were adequate but some guests noted missing items like coffee in rooms.
Value for Money
8.5
Guests generally felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
7
Food was good but breakfast price and quality received some criticism.
Overall Experience
8
Overall, guests had a positive experience with a few noted concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:19

Property Description

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Located in the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms, Satellite TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms even feature relaxing baths and hair dryers, ensuring a cozy stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in the best of local produce at Kilford’s White Oak restaurant, serving traditional Irish food. For a unique experience, visit O’Faolain’s pub set within the stunning architecture incorporating the ruins of a 16th-century church.

Convenient Location
Situated a short walk from the rail and bus station, The Kilford Arms Hotel is centrally located for exploring Kilkenny’s attractions like Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, and Black Abbey. Book your stay now and experience the charm of Kilkenny!

Important information:

For groups bookings (3 guests or more), Kilford Arms will apply different terms, conditions and payment policies. A credit card is required for all group bookings.

Please note that names on booking are not transferable without prior notification and agreement with hotel management.

There may be some noise at weekends due to the Kilford Arm's weekend bar, karaoke and nightclub facilities.

A Credit Card is required for all bookings. Visa debit is not accepted.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 30 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1798 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
T
Teri • couple • us
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
T
Tamis • solo_traveller • au
9
Central location with traditional pub
Pros:

Central location and walkable distances to most of the attractions. They have a traditional pub as part of the business.

Cons:

I was in a room quite far from the reception or the main part of the hotel and hence the Wifi reception was very poor.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
M
Martina • couple • ie
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
M
Martina • extended_group • ie
8
Great staff so helpful, hotel was great location
Pros:

Hotel staff were so helpful. We were with my elderly uncle on a frame and all staff inc night porter was so helpful and couldn’t do enough to help him.

Cons:

Hotel not wheel chair friendly as my uncle given a room that had a bath not a walk in shower. A few dead flys and a few flying on ceiling but it’s summer. And staff were very apologetic

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
D
De Angeli Enrico • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Ottima la posizione. Camere full optional. Letti comodi. Personale eccezionale. Colazione eccellente alla carta. Stupendo il pub ristorante. Consigliatissimo.

Cons:

La vasca da bagno con tendina.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
A
Angelique • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
T
Toddy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The hotel and room needs a good clean.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
L
louise • couple • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
A
Annett • extended_group • de
7
Für eine Übernachtung völlig in Ordnung.
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut.
Das Personal ist sehr nett.

Cons:

Das Bad war schon sehr alt.
Tassen und Löffel waren auf dem Zimmer nicht sauber.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • extended_group • de
8
Gute Lage
Pros:

Mitten in Kinkenny, Essen im Haus

Cons:

Sehr verschachtelt

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
M
Miriam • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Location is very central. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

There was no hand soap in the bathroom
I would have liked better quality cereal at breakfast, and some plain yogurt.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
H
Henry • couple • us
9
Pros:

Good location, parking is free.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Location and service very good my deposit didnt go back in to my account receptionest very helpful getting it sorted

Cons:

Room was to the front noise from traffic all night

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
R
Rich • extended_group • us
8
Cons:

Few items needed repair, for the price (e.g. toilet seat)

And perhaps given the excessive and unordinary high temperatures a fan could have been offered. Unbearable heat in room to sleep.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
N
Noel • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Long distance to get to room

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
H
Hanne • extended_group • be
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
R
Rolf • couple • dk
8
Central beliggenhed, men støjende
Pros:

Lå centralt i centrum

Cons:

Det var meget støjende fra bargæster m.v.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
C
Christina • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
O
Olwyn • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Location. Breakfast. Especially the variety of cheeses. I should have asked what they were as they were delicious.

Cons:

Beds to hard for me and a little high which might be hard for a smaller or elderly person. I'm 5f 7".

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
N
nicoletta • extended_group • it
9
Ottime c
Pros:

Ottimo appartamento accessoriato e ben arredato. Silenzioso. Parcheggio in loco

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee