With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city center. Guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts and rooms with Hypnos beds and power showers. Bright and modern, all the spacious rooms at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny boast free wired internet and include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of a laptop safe and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is served each day, including fresh juice and freshly baked pastries and bread alongside hearty cooked breakfasts. 1801 Restaurant and Bar serves an international menu as well as a kids’ menu offering a wide amount of choice. Children are welcome at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, and family friendly children's menus are available. The Watershed Leisure complex, with its swimming pool and water-slides, is just 5 minutes' drive away.

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Property highlights

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
7.6
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were exceptional. So professional and attentive and so lovely. Room was fab. The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in.
  • Ioannis
    Greece Greece
    The room and overall the hotel was very clean and tidy. The staff was kind and available 24/7. The room was very good equipped with more than the necessaries.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast good variety and tasty. Room very comfortable and modern. Further away from the tourist areas than I thought and would not have walked to from the hotel area. De2lino in the dining room was very helpful. The Front desk when we checked...
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    Exceptional staff throughout Location great for travel to other towns Great breakfast and dinner
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff at the Hoban is exceptional. We arrived much later than we had hoped to on September 8th and were greeted warmly by Savio. We were quite exhausted from driving all day. Savio instantly recognized how tired we were and went the extra...
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel itself was very nice. Staff was extremely helpful. They let us know about all the activities that were going on in town the weekend we were there(it just happened to be Kilkenny Culture weekend). They also made sure we knew there was a...
  • Tiinahart
    Ireland Ireland
    Location, design, accessibility A lot was good, few minor inconveniences
  • Anton
    Canada Canada
    Great hotel. Lovely food and restaurant. Friendly staff.
  • Ron
    Canada Canada
    Very accommodating and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Great breakfasts and dinners.
  • Claire
    United States of America United States of America
    Food was good Super comfy bed Nice bathroom Eager to please staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 1801 Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

  • Check-in at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is 1.4 miles from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny has 1 restaurant:

    • 1801 Restaurant and Bar
  • Room options at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple
  • Yes, The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Live music/Performance