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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Kilkenny Castle

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Reception
Interior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
3 bars/lounges
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Kilkenny Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Hub
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kilkenny

City center stay.With a stay at this Kilkenny City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from St John's Church and St. John the Evangelist Church. John Street and Butler Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Hub - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daniel W Bollard Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

3-star hotel near Kilkenny Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Kilford Arms Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kilkenny hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Kilford Arms Hotel offers 60 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 20-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kilford Arms Hotel to the airport?

Kilford Arms Hotel is 84.6 mi (90-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kilford Arms Hotel.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kilford Arms Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kilford Arms Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel have a pool?

Kilford Arms Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel have a restaurant?

Kilford Arms Hotel is home to White Oak Restaurant, which features Irish cuisine.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kilford Arms Hotel to downtown Kilkenny?

Kilford Arms Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Kilkenny.

Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 718 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great convenient hotel close to the train station and easy walking distance to the Kilkenny Castle, thw Medieval Mile, and Smithwicks brewery. The included daily breakfasts in the restaurant had a wide variety of choices and were very tasty. There are plenty of pubs nearby for dinners and the other thing that we found very useful was the nearby Brett's laundrette where you can get a good-sized load of clothes washed, dried and folded for 20 Euros.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francois-Xavier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Plenty of bars and pubs nearby. Close to all the city's highlights. Free parking. Atmosphere is lively in the hotel bars, with live musicians. However, located on a busy road so it gets quite noisy late at night and early in the morning. No AC so need to keep windows open despite the noise...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven R

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora, Layton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were very nice and accommodating.Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is has the feeling of being in a castle, but is located right along a main street in Kilkenny with easy walking to dining, pubs, and shopping, as well as the Kilkenny Castle. We only stayed one night, but it was a great stopover as we traveled from Dublin to Cork.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a party this is the hotel .lively and a party mood .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Return visit

A return visit to this hotel for a one night business trip. Nice hotel. Very clean with good staff and in a good location. Third visit here and would stay again. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a very busy hotel and location for Hen parties. Music in the evening was loud and carried to the rooms. Staff very friendly, hotel was dated but close to points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for nightlife
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The location was excellent as it was a short walking distance to all of the tourist areas and attractions. We appreciated the free on site parking. The breakfast was wonderful and the beer garden was a very nice area in which to relax. The windows in our room were very dirty and little bugs gathered around the lights at night. It was also very noisy as the music from the beer garden drifted up to our windows and the noise from the crowd there woke us up late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff really make this place, especially Jean who very was friendly and helpful towards my elderly father. The hotel room was a little dated but very clean, the bar area was pleasant to sit in the evening. Breakfast was in the dining room, there is no natural light which made it feel cave like! It's a buffet breakfast, good enough choice of cereals, fruit etc but the hot food choices were over cooked and cold. This hotel is great if you are visiting a Kilkenny for a short break, it's near the railways station, shopping centre and a short walk into the city centre. I would stay here again but on a room only basis.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good food at the restaraunt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

its ok, a bit tired, in the area, in general service isn't going to be Japan or USA type, nothing wrong, room is years past remodel but good location, of course no fridge in room, no ac, but it will work, I would say for heavy drinker that wants pub in ground floor and that drinking is priority its ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All above expectation. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay!! Lovely place, lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025