Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2098 reviews)
1 Ormonde Street , Kilkenny , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfy beds
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice bar and restaurant
Cons:
Shower issues
No hotel car park
Poor breakfast
Slow lift

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Room comfortable and clean, but some mentions of outdated bathrooms.
Service
9.22
Staff very helpful and friendly, with outstanding service reported.
Location
9.26
Great central location, walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
7.71
Rooms had issues with comfort and modernity, but some were reported as spacious.
Amenities
8.74
Nice bar and restaurant, but parking issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Competitive rates noted, though some guests felt it was average for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some loved it while others found it poor.
Overall Experience
8.81
Many guests delighted with their stay, recommending hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Experience luxury at its finest in the heart of Kilkenny city at the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel. The rooms are elegantly designed to provide you with the utmost comfort during your stay.

Gourmet Dining: Indulge in culinary delights at the new Harper's Restaurant, offering a unique dining experience with a menu that showcases the best of local and seasonal ingredients. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a celebratory meal with friends, Harper's Restaurant caters to all tastes.

Vibrant City Location: Situated in the vibrant city centre, just a stone's throw away from Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury for your getaway. Book now to immerse yourself in the charm of Kilkenny.

Important information:

There is no onsite parking available at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, but guests are recommended to use Ormonde Street Car Park or Desart Court Car Park nearby.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2098 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.22
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 7.71
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Barry • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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laurence • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • us
10
Lovely stay right next to everything you want to do in Kilkenny. Highly recommend
Pros:

Clean, welcome beverage was great and breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Paid parking, not comped by the hotel

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Alvin • couple • us
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • ie
7
Good
Pros:

Location and Food

Cons:

First room we hot was freezing no heat it was horrible weather had to be moved to the next floor.
Next room was lovely but alot of inconvenience

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
9
A very positive comfortable experience
Pros:

Rooms were large and comfortable.
Staff very friendly and attentive.
Good vibes all around.

Cons:

Very slow elevator

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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JEAN • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

It was brilliant stay from start to finish 👏 will be staying again 👍

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Randy • couple • us
10
Had a great stay. Thank You
Pros:

Great friendly staff and the food was delicious

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Hart • solo_traveller • us
9
Great hotel in downtown kilkenny
Pros:

Location, room decor and facilities.

Cons:

Lack of being able to moderate the room temperature very much.
We also enjoyed the bar and the entertainment each night.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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alin122 • solo_traveller • cy
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • ch
10
Highly Recommend this beautiful accommodation
Pros:

It is a stunning gorgeous accommodation. Friendly staff, welcome drink and nice breakfast. Parking nearby and centrally located.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Lorcan • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Lena • couple • de
9
Pros:

Ambiente war toll

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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ELODIE • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Très très bel hôtel, emplacement parfait, chambre magnifique, très confortable, très bien équipée. Le bar et le restaurant sont aussi très bien. De la musique le soir, apéritif de bienvenue offert. Je recommande vivement.

Cons:

Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de parking

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Dragana • extended_group • de
8
Pros:

Super Lage, aber das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Parker • couple • ie
10
A wonderful experience, Highly appreciated
Pros:

Lovely surprise upgrade to beautiful suite!
Prosecco and chocolate as well

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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francis • couple • us
9
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee