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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Unwind over drinks and games while enjoying great food and scenic views just steps from Kilkenny Castle.

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Reception
3 bars/lounges
Pool
Game room
Interior
Experience the charm of Kilkenny City Centre at Kilford Arms Hotel, where you can unwind with a game in the arcade or sip on a drink at one of three bars. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at White Oak Restaurant or take in stunning views from the terrace. The helpful staff has left guests feeling well taken care of.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 320
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 9 min walk
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 9 min walk
  • Butler House - 10 min walk
  • Nowlan Park - 11 min walk
  • The Hub - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanigans Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Langton's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel near Kilkenny Castle
You can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Kilford Arms Hotel. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, White Oak Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a computer station
  • An elevator, a ballroom, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 20-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Debit cards are not accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilford Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Kilford Arms Hotel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. John the Evangelist Church and Kilkenny Castle. St John's Church and Shee Alms House are also within 10 minutes. Kilkenny Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 614 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kieran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great, and it was good value. I was woken up by people talking outside my room on both nights. The hotel can't help drunk people being inconsiderate. The bed was comfortable. The telly reception wasn't great, and the water needed to be a little hotter. I would stay again, as it was reasonably priced, a good location, and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel steaped in History. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were lage and warm. Bathrooms while clean, needed some renovating. We had dinner in the bar durjng the evening and breakfast the following morning The food was just ok. Dinner tasted greasy and the breakfast was definitely reheated as it came out too quickly and was over cooked. In saying this I would stay again but probably not have food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! So much charm and class! Lovely breakfast. Interesting pubs connected to the hotel. Right in the heart of everything downtown. Great experience! The room is a bit dated and the bathroom needed an upgrade - the shower curtain clung to us as we showered, but the location and overall charm made up for it. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff very well placed very good food very good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable bed for the night, staff was friendly and helpful. We did have quite a walk from our bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay ! Extremely clean room, lots to do, warm atmosphere and close to all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Time in Kilkenny - but not the last
Kilford Arms was a lovely place to stay fir our first vidut to Kilkenny. The staff were first class and all assustance was fulfilled with speed and efficiency. The room was more than adequate clean and comfortable and the hotel accessible and central - a great base for visiting nearby medieval sotes such as The Rock of Cashel and Vahir Castle. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Overall in need of remodeling but still a decent value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
It's so so
Not a terrible place, but some problems for sure. One, the place is somehow over two bars at once, which are rocking all night. No sleep here (unless you also are partying all night). Two, a hidden window was left open in my room, so it was freezing in there and took a very long time to heat up. Also, there was a lot of trouble with staff communications with Hotels.com, resulting in a different number of nights being reserved than it said on the website. Communications sent through Hotels.com, or even through direct email, could take several days for response. On the plus side, the rooms are a decent size. Cleaned well enough. It's a fun neighborhood within walking distance to some cool places, and easy driving distance to some landmarks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay and be connected with the City. Five minute walk to bus stop amd ten min walk to Castle. Hotel room was clean and extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable
Taking in Kilkenny’s history, just a short overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and the rooms are comfortable. Unfortunately there were loud, drunk people outside the hotel around 2:00 and some talking loudly on their cell going down the hall around 3:00.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert, Warrenton

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
When I reserved our room, I wasn’t told that we would be directly above the ballroom and that “Disco Night” would be held during our stay. We endured LOUD POUNDING music until shortly before midnight. All I got was “sorry” when I called the front desk to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tony, Kingston

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and clean. Lots of different hallways to go down to get to our room but it was nice. Great central location, staff, were helpful and polite. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed and clean. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No issues. Great location. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024