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On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi. Overlooking the city's 12th-century castle, The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has a quiet location in a private courtyard, back from the busy Kilkenny streets. The main shopping areas, theatres and entertainment are all close by. Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle. Guests can dine at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen which offers an al fresco dining experience. The hotel can also host weddings, corporate events and special family occasions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Kilkenny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Geraldine
    Ireland Ireland
    So central to everything (pubs, shopping & castle) amble parking . Comfy bed & room was spacious. Freshened up towels even though had hung up towels & gave more water - very kind! Staff were helpful & friendly!
  • Sharon
    Ireland Ireland
    Very clean,very comfortable,staff lovely,parking,and very close to everything and food delicious 😊
  • Wendy
    Ireland Ireland
    The breakfast was so substantial it kept us full until evening.
  • Khalid
    Ireland Ireland
    Great Hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. We booked a castle view room.. It was super comfortable with a lovely view over the castle. Delicious open buffet breakfast. Free parking. Highly recommend hotel.
  • N
    Noreen
    Ireland Ireland
    Very comfortable and central to city centre. Very pleasant and helpful staff
  • M
    Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Room was excellent. There was a great selection at breakfast. Staff were so helpful and friendly, The Bar food was delicious .
  • Fionnuala
    Ireland Ireland
    Great hotel, fantastic location & very welcoming staff. Will return.
  • Tony
    Ireland Ireland
    Pleasant, helpful staff. Decent sized room with well-appointed ensuite.Free onsite parking. Good breakfast and bar food. Delightful riverside walk.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location overlooking the river in Kilkenny city centre. Great to have no charge for parking. We had a very relaxing break. The price paid was excellent for what we got.
  • Mac
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was lovely,room cean and tidy,great location right in the heart of killkenny

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Riverside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
  • Riverview Bar & Bistro
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea

Facilities of Kilkenny River Court Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Irish
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian

    House rules
    Kilkenny River Court Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This hotel will not accept bookings from hen/stag party groups.

    For groups of more than 5 rooms, different policies and supplements apply.

    FAQs about Kilkenny River Court Hotel

    • Kilkenny River Court Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • Riverside Restaurant
      • Riverview Bar & Bistro
    • Yes, Kilkenny River Court Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Kilkenny River Court Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Live music/performance
    • Kilkenny River Court Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kilkenny River Court Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Room options at Kilkenny River Court Hotel include:

      • Double