Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2221 reviews)
1 Ormonde Street , Kilkenny , IE

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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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Room comfortable and clean, but some mentions of outdated bathrooms.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2221 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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M • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Big old house converted to a hotel. Lovely high ceiling rooms. Fresh cooked breakfast to order.

Complentary check in drinks at the bar. Professional staff.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Johnston • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Dannielle • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Location convenient, courteous lobby staff Ola? And Jo? They were kind and attentive

Cons:

Noise was major nuisance on 2nd floor through nearly the entire night. Patrons slamming doors, talking loudly, laughing, made it tough to sleep

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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tom • solo_traveller • ie
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • ie
5
Very average
Pros:

Location is brilliant, room and products in bathroom were lovely touch.

Cons:

Bed was so hard it hurt.

Breakfast was average and gluten free options weren't great. Breakfast staff looked liked thet didnt want to be there and took so long taking order that other food was cold by time toast arrived.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
Very comfortable - would stay again!
Pros:

Central, friendly staff, great food, and well appointed rooms. So many breakfast choices!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Saskia • couple • de
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • de
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • ie
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location is fantastic and hotel decor and archeticturally is lovely.
A great atmosphere in the bar with lovely food along with a great choice for breakfast

Cons:

Possibly an upgrade of electric sockets for usb charging and the hotel wifi code apart from that a lovely stay.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Super location

Cons:

Rooms to the front of the hotel could be noisy on busy nights

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • extended_group • fr
8
Très bon emplacement en centre ville.
Pros:

L'emplacement idéal en centre ville.
La gentillesse du personnel à l'accueil et au bar et au restaurant.
La variété du petit déjeuner.

Cons:

La propreté de la salle de bain laissait à désirer avec des cheveux et autres des clients précédents dans la baignoire et sur les murs.
La qualité des serviettes de bain.
Très peu de chaînes de télévision accessibles.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Davide • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • ie
5
The room was much smaller in comparison to others , making the entire stay feel cramped and disappointing.
Pros:

The location was great so central to everywhere in Kilkenny

Cons:

We booked our room the same time as two other couples we went with, picked the same double room and paid the same price. But our room and bed was half the size and a small double opposed to a standard double… this was disappointing as when you pay the same price as others and do not get as much of a luxury comfortable experience it takes the good out of the trip. In addition to that, we actually booked our room first out of all the couples so it makes even less sense to be dealt the smaller and less spacious room

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
7
Great located hotel , Clean Comfortable but the total disappointment was the breakfast and its
Pros:

Hotel is very centrally located and in fairness is clean for all amenities

Cons:

Breakfast on both mornings was very poor from the food to the service inside the Breakfast room

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jörn • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Top Hotel

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • us
9
Relaxed pleasant environment
Pros:

Central location to historic sites, easy walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shopping. Very helpful friendly staff, very clean, excellent breakfast

Cons:

The heated towel rack didn't work in the bathroom.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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gremlin420 • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Andress • couple • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee