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Hotel Kilkenny

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

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Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool
Front of property
Fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

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

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

Classic Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Triple Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Kilkenny

Heart of Kilkenny.Your stay at this Walkinslough hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum and Kilkenny Castle. Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Rocco's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Left Bank - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mario's Diner & Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sean Byrne's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilkenny

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
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 center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • 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)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kilkenny offers 138 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Kilkenny hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

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 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:
  • Dining venue(s)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and 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 each 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 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

How close is Hotel Kilkenny to the airport?

Hotel Kilkenny is 39.1 mi (52-min drive) away from the Waterford (WAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kilkenny?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kilkenny on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $246, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Kilkenny have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Kilkenny.

Does Hotel Kilkenny offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Kilkenny, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 16.50 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Kilkenny?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kilkenny?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Kilkenny?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Kilkenny have a pool?

Hotel Kilkenny features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hotel Kilkenny have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Kilkenny have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Orchard Day Spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy.

How close is Hotel Kilkenny to downtown Kilkenny?

Hotel Kilkenny is 0.7 mi away from Kilkenny.

Hotel Kilkenny Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

I really
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sorcha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely weekend away the staff are so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check your receipts! We were over charged for room service. The service in the bar was horrendous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay …
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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