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Hotel Kilkenny

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with spa, near St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

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Experience the charm of Kilkenny at Hotel Kilkenny, where upscale comfort meets family-friendly fun. Unwind in the rooftop garden or indulge in a spa treatment like aromatherapy, then enjoy breakfast and dinner at Taste restaurant. With a bar, coffee shop/cafe, fitness classes and an indoor pool for kids and adults alike.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$138 nightly
The total price is $157
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Relaxation paradise
The full-service spa offers daily treatments from aromatherapy to hot stone massages. A sauna, hot tub, and garden complete this hotel's wellness experience.
Dining for everyone
The hotel boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for a variety of culinary experiences. Full breakfast options satisfy morning appetites.
Work meets relaxation
Located in the city's business district, this hotel offers meeting rooms and computer stations. After work, unwind with spa services and 24-hour room service.

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Triple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 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

  • Waterford (WAT) - 53 min drive
  • Bagenalstown Station - 21 min drive
  • Kilkenny Station - 26 min walk
  • Thomastown Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocco's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Left Bank - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Diner & Takeaway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Kilkenny

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Kilkenny. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Taste serves breakfast and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 138 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Taste - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
'1831 Rosehill Bar' - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard

National rating

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

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

Does Hotel Kilkenny offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Kilkenny does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Kilkenny?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kilkenny?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kilkenny?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kilkenny?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Kilkenny and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Hotel Kilkenny includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Hotel Kilkenny also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kilkenny?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Taste.

What's the area around Hotel Kilkenny like?

Hotel Kilkenny is in Walkinslough, a short 16-minute walk from St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and 17 minutes' walk from Kilkenny Castle.

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Hotel Kilkenny Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Location
Bar
Walking
Towns
Bed
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a great selection of options, including vegetarian choices. (15 reviews)
  • The gym facilities were top-notch and a highlight for many guests. (11 reviews)
  • The pool area was very good, top-notch, great, and excellent with a smaller section for kids. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Superb food.
Deirdre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good hotel, great staff, great food
Fintan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Work trip

Super hotel, great food, great staff and perfect location
Fintan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, comfortable, friendly staffs, close to Kilkenny castle and the medieval town, enjoyed our stay there.
Kabirul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

would stay again !

good location, nice restaurant and breakfast service. the gym was very handy as well!
corinne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lobby was nice
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

Lovely stay at this beautiful hotel. Particularly loved the free upgrade of my room. Stunning.
Mabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel we loved it and you can even walk right down to the castle which is very convenient because there isn’t much parking there.
Taylor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great location

Great location with friendly staff and nice breakfast
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, got an upgrade on arrival. Lobely
Rita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Easy parking. Fast check in and check out. Friendly staff.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is convenient and close to walking and running routes as well. The staff is absolutely excellent. We were very pleased with our second stay at the hotel.
Catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable bed quiet hotel definitely stay there again if we are ever in the area
john, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely building, great leisure facilities, great room
Niamh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with plenty of options for dining and sightseeing. The rooms are clean and the staff were friendly. Just know that they do not have air conditioning in the rooms. They will provide you with a portable fan if requested. Well worth the cost to stay in this beautiful area.
Todd, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A lovely hotel. Breakfast fabulous. Well located. Bedroom lovely however no bedside lockers and no hooks in en-suite for towels or clothes. The barman was lovely.
Oonagh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Staff firstly were very good and approachable. We enjoyed the food in the bar area - good portions for the price - quality good too. Bed and room comfort also very good. Gym and pool staff to very helpful.
Dave, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the furnishings
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Gym

GREAT gym. Rooms are fine, they have done a superficial redecoration but for instance the cupboards are old. Common areas modern and to high standard, Good breakfast. Free parking. 15min wallk to centre.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with everything you need for your stay in Kilkenny
Olivia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Edward, 1-night trip