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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kilkenny with bars and a nightclub

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The Kilford Arms Hotel places guests in Kilkenny City Centre. Enjoy the arcade, drinks at three bars, and meals at The White Oak Restaurant. The terrace offers stunning views. Guests praise the attentive staff for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 380
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • St. John the Evangelist Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel located in Kilkenny City Centre
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 vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • 3 meeting rooms, an elevator, and a ballroom
  • 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

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AED 950 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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

Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny
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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?

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 steps from John Street, St. John the Evangelist Church, and St John's Church. Butler Gallery and Shee Alms House are also within 10 minutes. Kilkenny Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 770 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful, great food and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very healthy breakfast friendly staff room clean and nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good food and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!! I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable beds. The bread was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean ,staff was friendly and helpful ,breakfast was more than enough . The bar was a little noisy but we are old so it wasn’t our thing .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room in the heart of Kilkenny . Staff always friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please provide healthier options on your pub menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large hotel with multiple bars. Rooms are quiet, clean and comfortable. Had a delicious smoked salmon salad for lunch. Friendly staff. A little dated but that’s part of its charm! Parking behind the hotel is free for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station (about 7 minute walk), close to downtown (the opposite direction), room/ bathroom are big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed provided a good night sleep and being hard of hearing I didn’t hear the young one socialising.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not use parking. Everyone was nice and friendly. Wide selection of dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions. Clean and nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yomerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient, and even though there was no a/c we slept comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Wonderful accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, helpful and efficient in all areas. Parts of the hotel a bit tired re decor (needs a bit of a refresh). The bedroom, bar areas and reception were all very clean. Location is fantastic with Kilkenny city centre and attractions well within walking distance. Parking at the Kilford Arms hotel was very safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hjalmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the facilities are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Family trip

Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel. The breakfast was outstanding and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed Kilkenny and we will certainly stay at the Kilford Arms again! Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there no complaints whatsoever 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

My only complaint was that on Sunday night the bass boom from the music in the bar was loud till about 1.00am. Friday too but less so and finished by 12.30 am. Otherwise the room was comfortable if a little dated and the staff were helpful and friendly. Can’t comment on breakfast as we did not eat the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025