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Room comfortable and clean, but some mentions of outdated bathrooms.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
G
Ger • couple • ie
7
Night away
Pros:

Very central, staff were pleasant, breakfast gorgeous, rooms could do with an update.

Cons:

Noisy steps from the bathroom to the bedroom, need earplugs to sleep.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
P
Peco Rey • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
john • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Nice hotel excellent location large room friendly staff good breakfast

Cons:

Bar food wasn't great

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • us
10
Wonderful location and town! The building was beautiful with many stained glass windows and original artwork. We receive
Pros:

Perfect location for walking around Kilkenny! Beautiful building! Bathroom included a bathtub with the shower.

Cons:

The bathtub is high to step into, which is fine, but it is dangerous to step far down to the ground when finished.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Location and atmosphere

Cons:

Food was just ok

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rachael • extended_group • ie
8
Absolutely recommend and will stay agin
Pros:

Locality was fabulous and staff lovely

Cons:

Menu in the restaurant quite restrictive

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christoph • couple • de
6
Ok für eine kleine Stadt. Mehr nicht.
Pros:

Die Bar ist schön. Stilvoll mit Atmosphäre. Das Hotel hat seinen Charme. Das Frühstück war absolut in Ordnung. Sehr freundliche und entgegenkommende Rezeption.

Cons:

Zimmer ziemlich veraltet, Bett war sehr ungemütlich. Die Matratze war viel zu weich. Wir haben einmal netterweise das Zimmer wechseln dürfen für ein moderneres Bad. Das andere hatte eine alte Badewanne mit Duschvorhang. Die Bilder bei Booking ließen solche alten Bäder nicht vermuten.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
T
Toni Rice • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast, very central, nice staff, very charming.

Cons:

The room had some wallpaper peeling off in the corners and some broken or "used" looking spots here and there, but nothing disruptive - only making it feel a little worn, especially for the price.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • extended_group • ie
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable, the breakfast was poor.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
P
Philip • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Great location, great staff and great restaurant.

Cons:

Room was small, bed was small (standard double), dated bathroom.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dario • couple • it
1
Bisognerebbe fare foto più veritiere
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Troppo vecchia datata il bagno da rifare completamente

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dillon • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Nice rooms and great location.

Cons:

The toilet pump made a load noise whenever you flushed and you could hear this with other rooms.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rosemary • extended_group • ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Markvarte • extended_group • lv
9
Lieliski
Pros:

Naktsmītnēm ir ļoti laba atrašanās vieta, pašā pilsētas centrā, numuriņš skaists, ērts, tīrs, personāls laipns. Brokastis garšīgas, liela izvēle.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
P
Pauline • extended_group • ie
8
Fair
Pros:

Nice stay but cleaner woke us at 8am and then was hovering it would have been nice to get more rest

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Anna • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dusty wallpaper

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • couple • ie
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco José • couple • pt
9
Pros:

adoramos o pequeno-almoço

Cons:

o colchão era demasiado mole

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • ie
8
A pleasant and comfortable stay
Pros:

Central location

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee