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Reviews of Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Ormonde Street, . Kilkenny, Ireland

#12 of 25 hotels in Kilkenny

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1161 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    9.0
    Great restaurant and beautiful position
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The position was great, very central and had a car park (not included but just opposite the entrance). The family room was big and spacious but the sofa bed for the kids had such a thin mattress that we had to put blankets and extra pillows underneath to make it possible to sleep. Anyway breakfast was great and I would highly recommend to have dinner at the Ember Restaurant. The chef was so kind and we had the best dinner there! Wonderful

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    7.0
    Average accommodation with no fuel of luxury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not up to standard particularly at breakfast, where little available to attend to requests. Had to ask for basic products like butter at the toasting station, coffee pot emptied with no staff to replenish .

    Central location.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    10
    Lovely. Very central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was fab.

    Brilliant location right in middle of everything...2 mins to castle..canal walk..river..shops..lovely breakfast...nice surroundings..live music in the evening ..large comfy room with balcony. Orlando street car park right opposite..16.50 euros for 24 hours.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Lovely and comfortable stay, amazing location, and terrific breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms seem to hold a lot of heat, somehow, perhaps due to the thick (and nice) carpeting? The fan helped, as did the ability to open the window. Not sure there's an easy fix for this, but I imagine outside of summer this feature is actually really nice!

    The breakfast was fabulous with a wide array of options. The beds were very comfortable. The bar and music on Friday night was excellent and made for a fun atmosphere. Staff were attentive, kind, and helpful!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Kilkenny stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice hotel in a great location we were able to walk everywhere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Great place, perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything 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

    9.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the large historic home.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great hotel, perfect location, breakfast was excellent!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very clean and comfortable room. breakfast very tasty and lots to offer.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    We had a great stay in a beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Kilkenny!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good!

    Loved the comfortable rooms and the great location. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location perfect. Food great. All good. Would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Great position in the centre of town, beautiful rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely accomodation very clean beautiful breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was spacious, classically furnished. Food was good. Location is great right next to castle

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely hotel in a great spot, lovely staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    8.0
    One night in Kilkenny
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice room and close to everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and breakfast, super staff and fine accommodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    8.0
    Awesome spot in Kilkenny
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpet 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

    10
    Recommend this hotel highly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast 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

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