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In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves high quality local produce. Most rooms have bathtubs and all provide tea/coffee making facilities as well as hairdryers, creating a home away from home atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The White Oak restaurant serves traditional Irish food. O’Faolain’s pub is set over 3 levels and features stunning architecture which incorporate the ruins of a 16th century church. The Kilford Arms Hotel is a short walk from the train and bus station. In the center of the city discover Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and Black Abbey.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
3 twin beds
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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2 full beds
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debra
    United States of America United States of America
    We were right down in the heart of town. Never needed to drive anywhere.
  • Renee
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved everything about this place. I definitely recommend.
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was wonderful but lacked good ventilation so was a little warm. They provided a fan, however.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Ideally located from train station and downtown. Pleasant staff. Room met my needs. Breakfast was very good.
  • Colleen
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly staff. Very clean. Nice location. Great breakfast
  • Christina
    Ireland Ireland
    Location was perfect. Didn't have breakfast but had a light lunch before we left and food was good
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    The convenient location to everything, but not too close, so I could enjoy walking across the bridge. Room was clean, bed was comfortable and staff were great!!
  • Regina
    United States of America United States of America
    The Kilford Arms was quiet and restful. Excellent location near Train station, bus drop off. Excellent breakfast. No complaints.
  • Hooks
    United States of America United States of America
    Really enjoyed watching the Ireland World Cup Rugby Game in the restaurant/pub. People were friendly. My Guinness was correctly poured. Really liked the vegetable cream soup. The staff were extremely helpful. One person helped us figure out how...
  • Sievers
    United States of America United States of America
    Our stay at Kilford Arms was great. We had free parking for our rental car. Our room was upgraded to a very large and comfortable room. Our location allowed us to walk to nearby sites. At night, we listened to music after having dinner at...

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do you have safe parking for a van?

    Hello, we do have a car park behind The Hotel secured with CCTVs and spacious enough to accept vans or coaches based on availability. We recommend to..
    Answered on 5 December 2020
  • is there lift

    Yes we do have a lift from reception to our rooms.
    Answered on 26 July 2022
  • are there rooms available 28 and d 29 december

    Yes we currently have vacancies
    Answered on 16 December 2020
  • will there be a resaurant open on xmas day?

    Restaurant open for bookings only on Christmas Day
    Answered on 18 November 2022
  • Is there a lift to the rooms?

    A lift to some of the rooms - if room needed near lift - please specify at time of booking
    Answered on 14 November 2023
  • Is breakfast free

    Depending on your rate. Please check individual rates.
    Answered on 11 September 2024
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • White Oak Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Kilford Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Kilford Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about $108. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

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

For groups bookings (3 guests or more), Kilford Arms will apply different terms, conditions and payment policies. A credit card is required for all group bookings.

Please note that names on booking are not transferable without prior notification and agreement with hotel management.

There may be some noise at weekends due to the Kilford Arm's weekend bar, karaoke and nightclub facilities.

A Credit Card is required for all bookings. Visa debit is not accepted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kilford Arms of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kilford Arms

  • Yes, Kilford Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Kilford Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Kilford Arms is 650 feet from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kilford Arms is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Kilford Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family
  • Kilford Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • White Oak Restaurant
  • The prices at Kilford Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Kilford Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/Performance