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Hotel Kilkenny

Property class: 4

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An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and umbrellas, a stone building with a traditional architectural style, and a clear evening sky.
A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main building.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, modern lighting, and a variety of seating options.
A fireplace with burning logs, a candle holder with a lit candle, and two wall-mounted lanterns.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear water, and a lifeguard chair.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Place, St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Signature Triple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Signature Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror with a gold frame.

Classic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kilkenny

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kilkenny awaits you at Hotel Kilkenny. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and Kilkenny Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at The Orchard Day Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Taste, is open for breakfast and dinner. '1831 Rosehill Bar' is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Walkinslough hotel include Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Butler House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 11 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Syd Harkin's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tynan's Bridge House Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Kilkenny. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kilkenny hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 138 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kilkenny offers 138 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This Kilkenny hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Orchard Day Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • '1831 Rosehill Bar'
  • Taste

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 16.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hotel
Kilkenny Quality Inn
Quality Inn Kilkenny
Kilkenny Quality Inn
Hotel Kilkenny Hotel
Hotel Kilkenny Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny Hotel Kilkenny

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kilkenny?

Hotel Kilkenny offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kilkenny?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kilkenny on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$213, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Kilkenny?

Yep, Hotel Kilkenny has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Kilkenny?

Yep, The Orchard Day Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Hotel Kilkenny have a pool?

Hotel Kilkenny has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is Hotel Kilkenny family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Hotel Kilkenny is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Kilkenny serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kilkenny?

No, Hotel Kilkenny does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kilkenny?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner. The dining venue is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kilkenny?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kilkenny?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Kilkenny Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great to have parking available. Staff helpful and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing facilities. Delicious complementary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is excellent, really comfortable and a really good water pressure for long hair!! Comfy bed, really responsive staff, couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, comfy and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff and food at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful hotel within a short distance of Kilkenny city centre. Rooms were well equipped, very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. A full buffet and cooked breakfast were available and both breakfast and bar food menus were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful stay, gorgeous site. Rooms were wonderful and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms were clean, lobby was nice. Hotel had restaurant had great food. All around amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderfully comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful time in Hotel Kilkenny. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was good and varied, beer prices outrageous, staff extremely good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel is located out of town. The staff were kind and the place was clean and the room was spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay …
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a lovely weekend away the staff are so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was as expected. Sweets with the coffee and tea were spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good hotel, great staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was outstanding gorgeous hotel staff were brilliant so kind and helpful food was spot on would highly recommend to anyone would be staying there again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood , breakfast was delicious .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Only downside was the doors were thin so kids yelling outside kept me from sleeping. Would definitely still recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean room and comfortable bed. The 1851 bar had amazing food and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, comfortable hotel with great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024