Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
#6 of 22 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2529 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 12, 2024
Jacqui
IrelandLuxury. Clean and food was very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Doran
United KingdomGood to have a rail to hang up wet towels and swimwear
Hotel was wonderful… as are the grounds .. we were very lucky with great weather so that added to the whole experience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Leon
IrelandN/A
Lovely grounds for a nice walk. The staff were very nice from being greeted and our bags been brought up to the room for us. Live music in the lobby was nice. The view from the room. Food was gorgeous. Overall the stay was perfect will definitely be booking the Lyrath Estate again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Georgia
IrelandLovely hotel with great facilities price of stay was a bit expensive but we will be back
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Cora
IrelandEverything was perfect
Everything was so lovely from the moment we arrived. My mother and I went to stay at the lyrath for a night and I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better stay - I am a manual wheelchair user and messaged the hotel to ask for a wheelchair access room - the facilities were incredible there was a large bathroom which had a large turning circle, appropriate handrails and a shower chair attached to the wall. The staff were kind and friendly and more than happy to help with any request we had.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Sarah
IrelandThe grounds are lovely and peaceful. Concierge staff were very welcoming. Comfortable, clean room. The swimming pool facilities were great too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Norita
IrelandWiFi is not great in hotel. Food is nice but some meals were not great and quite expensive for what you get.
Hotel is beautiful. Lobby, bar, grounds, spa are exactly what a 5 star should be. Location is near the city so easy to get a can in and out. Would stay again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Frances
United States of AmericaIn the wheelchair accessible bathroom there was a tiny lip at the doorway to get in which might have been an issue if my husband was traveling alone.
This is a very beautiful property and we had an excellent stay! Wheelchair accessible room worked well but I did have to separately email them to secure it even though I put the request in my Booking.com reservation request. Also there was a slight upcharge for the accessible room. Food was wonderful at the Yew and we had Afternoon Tea which was lovely. Can’t say enough about the staff and the physical setting, both outstanding!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Giles
IrelandN/a
Very scenic setting
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Sheila
United States of AmericaAll the customer service was perfect.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Clare
IrelandBecause it was very wet unable to complete signed walk as initially there was a path but then became mucky, understandable though in view of weather
Ambient
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Sofia
IrelandBreakfast was lovely, multiple choices of food available and staff was super helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Mary
IrelandNothing, no fault with the breakfast, and staff were nice and polite
Breakfast was delicious, great variety of food , and the layout was really good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Bernie
IrelandNothing to dislike
Absolutely everything- very professional, kind, caring and friendly staff. Our very elderly mam was with us and the staff showed her every courtesy and looked after her. Food and Rooms were excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Alison
IrelandSmall thing but my poached eggs on my eggs Benedict were hard which was a little disappointing. Also, the coffee at the cafe at the back of reception was an extortionate price-€5 for a flat white is crazy! The food in the restaurants was also expensive but very good quality.
Breakfast was lovely and we weren’t rushed out so I was able to have a lovely long chat with my friends, we don’t get to catch up often these days so this was much appreciated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Moloney
IrelandBreakfast was lovely but got orders wrong on both days.
The room was spacious, immaculately clean, and very comfortable, with lovely decor as well. The food at the grill was delightful, abundant, and offered great value on both nights.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Dorothy
IrelandRelaxing
Good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Meyler
IrelandPrice of cocktails, no toilet in bar
Comfortable bed, lovely hotel, gorgeous cocktails, fantastic breakfast, relaxing thermal suite
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Kate
IrelandWhile staff were helpful, the hotel would benefit from more staff Decor could be more modern
Grounds are beautiful. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Theresa
United States of AmericaLeaving
Don’t miss the archery and falconry experience at Hawkeye Falconry. Manor rooms are luxurious, such a treat!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Mary
IrelandI love the whole grand house in a beautiful setting
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Elaine
IrelandView of Cherry blossoms from bedroom window was amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Karen
IrelandLift access to room could have been explained better
Great staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Laura
IrelandCocktails a bit pricy and quite basic the ones we got anyways
Fab hotel. Nice staff very comfy.
Stayed in April 2024
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