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Hotel Kilkenny

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Fireplace
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

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

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Signature Triple Room

Signature Triple Room

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

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

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

  • Butler House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Black Abbey - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocco's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Left Bank - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Diner & Takeaway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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 property will be renovating from 12 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Payment types

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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, Barclaycard, 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.

National rating

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 4 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kilkenny on 9 Mar 2026 start from 219.84, 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, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Kilkenny?

There isn't one on site, but Kilkenny Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Hotel Kilkenny Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay. Great staff with excellent breakfast options and service. Leisure centre and pool facilities were excellent and staff polite and friendly. Only downside the room was not ready untill 1630 which shortened our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was older but clean. They had weddings both nights we stayed which made parking very difficult. Staff did not offer any alternative location. The hotel pub/restaurant were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David, Port Townsend

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood , breakfast was delicious .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fintan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel, great staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

emer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff, would return again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean room, got an upgrade on arrival. Lobely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lobby was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, clean rooms and all you needed there. Restaurant food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The room was amazing. Breakfast was so good! Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Lovely stay at this beautiful hotel. Particularly loved the free upgrade of my room. Stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
unfortunately, we only stayed here 1 night, but was a fantastic property and very nice staff. parking was very easy. there was also a gym and pool but we didn't have a chance to take advantage of this. Breakfast was very good with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property overall
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All rounder, we enjoy staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025