1 Ormonde Street, . Kilkenny, Ireland
#12 of 25 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1149 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 22, 2025
Jacki
United StatesEverything was wonderful! Charming, clean hotel in the perfect location. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Michael
United StatesNo issues
We got a room with a bathtub, which was not something we expected but was a nice change of pace since that was not the case for most of our hotels when we visited Ireland. Close to lots of businesses and got a good recommendation on dinner with live music as this was one of our last nights on our trip.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Ojohnsons
United StatesLoved the large historic home.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Laura
IrelandSuper hotel in a super location. Room was spacious, clean and quiet. Ember restaurant was delicious. Staff were friendly and courteous. 10/10 ✨️
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Vincent
FranceGreat hotel, perfect location, breakfast was excellent!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Nathan
United Kingdomvery clean and comfortable room. breakfast very tasty and lots to offer.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Michael
United StatesThe elevator was a bit temperamental.
Hands down it was the staff and the hotel. From the moment we entered the young lady behind the reception desk was helpful, well informed and funny. She was kind and (and patient) in answering our questions (hotel and non-hotel related). We ate at the Embers and found the wait staff warm and welcoming, good food, great service. We met the restaurant manager, and we talked about beers and whiskey and the hotel manager, stopped by our table and he was very entertaining as we talked about a variety of subjects including our experiences in Ireland (He was right about Spike Island). I then saw these two managers go around the room doing the same with the other guests, as well as jumping in, helping wherever their was something that needed doing, whether that was filling a water glass, clearing a plate or sharing a good story. I think a good manager doesn't work from the top down, or from an office, but working beside his/her coworkers not only doing what a manager has to do to run a hotel but supporting their staff, the people that have direct contact with the guests. I will say this about one other group that might not have direct contact with the public but sets the stage to making everyone look good and that is the cleaning crew, everything was in its place in our room and the lobby was immaculate. I told one lady that, as I watched her straighten and wipe down every corner of the space. It was all of these small, important parts of the whole that makes the time in a hotel a wonderful experience.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Sarah
United StatesEverything was good!
Loved the comfortable rooms and the great location. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Mary
IrelandLocation perfect. Food great. All good. Would stay again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Sophie
AustraliaLovely accomodation very clean beautiful breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Denitza
BulgariaRoom was spacious, classically furnished. Food was good. Location is great right next to castle
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Anna
IrelandPerfect location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Tina
IrelandLovely hotel in a great spot, lovely staff, great breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Patricia
IrelandNothing really. A small gripe but we wanted to watch The Lions V Australia rugby match on TV. We planned to watch it in the lounge/bar but they didn't have any Sports channels so we had to go out to one of the local bars. Not a major problem but would have preferred to watch it in the hotel.
Have stayed here before.Location is so central to everything, pubs, restaurants etc. Room was very comfortable, nice bed and pillows. Staff very friendly and attentive. Great breakfast, enjoyed our stay and we will be back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Wendy
AustraliaVery nice room and close to everything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
John
United StatesNo AC usually not needed In Ireland but this week it was
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Pickering
United StatesCarpet was a little tired
Hotel was in a great location and had small, quaint vibe. It was clean but a little older. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Cahill
IrelandThe only negative was our bedroom was on the street facing.. very noisy when trying to sleep.
Hotel was beautiful. Staff professional and friendly. Super clean. Room was fabulous and bed very comfortable. All facilities were met. Atmosphere and ambiance very relaxing. Situated near every thing. Walking distance to all main attractions in City.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Shevlin
IrelandBreakfast could be a bit better, the was no yogurt the self service were not toped up The towels in the bathroom need to be replaced well used and very small was not a bathsheet.
Was clean,comfortable, and quiet nice music in the bar at night.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Kristina
IrelandNothing everything was perfect
Beautiful hotel and staff were so nice and attentive couldn’t fault a thing loved it
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Joanne
CanadaThe hotel was beautiful and staff were very friendly. Breakfast included was excellent.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Dylan
IrelandIt’s a very organised and clean hotel, has everything a couple needs in the hotel, food was very good. Credit to the staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Emma
United KingdomThe food was very disappointing and really doesn't match the standard of the hotel. It's very rare that I find food so unpleasant that I physically can't eat it, but such was the case with both the main and dessert elements of my evening meal. Breakfast was passable. The staff were lovely though.
The staff, room and location were all excellent. Such a beautiful building with period features and lovely decor.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Mc
IrelandNothing!
I had the most amazing night here. I’ll never forget my stay here ❤️
Stayed in May 2025
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