Kilkenny, R95 FX9H Kilkenny, Ireland
#22 of 25 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.4
Staff
6.8
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 September 2025
Seán
IrelandThe carpet could've been cleaner. There were black damp spots on the ceiling in the bathroom, and there was no hot water in the bathroom-sink tap either.
Central and straightforward check-in.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 7 September 2025
Sharon
IrelandRoom very small
Location
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 7 September 2025
Margaret
IrelandThe shower did not work properly. No hot water! The water was too cold to take a cold shower. It would be helpful if there was a bin provided in the bedroom also.
The location is great. That was the most positive point.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Aideen
IrelandSmell
Fine but string smell of damp
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Annabel
EstoniaThin walls. The bathroom lightswitch kept acting weird and the TV remote as well, even though it had full batteries in it.
Complimentary coffee and great location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Scott
IrelandNothing
Fantastic location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Melissa
AustraliaIt costs 20 Euro to park overnight in carpark next door The key card initially provided didn’t work, eventually rang the number on booking .com messages from property and a gentleman came in 15 mins to give a new keycard which worked . Contactless entry . Not able to get hot water for tea in the tea/coffee maker as the disk wasn’t present. No globe in one of the lamps
The bathroom was recently renovated and the bedroom furnishings recently refurbished. Lovely and fresh . New carpet in room too . Very comfortable bed and clean
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Robert
IrelandNo breakfast for the price of the stay
Its location and quality of the room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Paschal
IrelandVery very difficult to find for a first-time visitor to town. No street signage at property. Local retailers and hospitality venues utterly unaware of the existence of this accommodation. Keybox code sent late.I had to ring an emergency number. No advice offered re. affordable local parking. Given the cost of this room only, no parking location it is very poor value for money. I use airb&b often and am very used to accessing properties without staff. I have never experienced difficulties of this nature before.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Caroline
IrelandComfy bed and great value
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Esther
United KingdomSmall room but still comfortable
No contact with people, but everything went very smoothly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Seán
IrelandGreat location, room was clean and tidy upon arrival.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Joyce
United StatesNoisy! Given its proximity to all the action, it's very loud at night.
Spacious clean rooms close to lots of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Carl
AustraliaOur Key Cards did not work and it took the owners over 2 hours to fix this, which was annoying to say the least. The gentleman who was give the task of fixing the problem, was lovely, but clearly not supported by the owners. It was his first day on the job and all the locks had problems - he ended us giving us the master key for the building, which was sweet of him, but I would not have been happy if I was a guest the building knowing a stranger had full access to my room. Poorly handed and it spoilt the experience - plus the owners or Booking have not been in contact to apologise or offer compensation.
The property presented really well and the owners have obviously spent some money on things like nice carpets, but other things really let the property down.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Riccardo
IrelandThere was an issue at arrival as our room hadn't been clean. We got offered a different room in another hotel, the Troysgate House. The manager drove us there, it's literally a 3 min ride: the room was nicely decorated, really comfortable and clean (also great wifi). Although we ended up not staying at the Gate Lodge, I'd highly recommend the stay.
Extremely nice staff, convenient location, nice and quiet room.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Alexandru
IrelandGood location. Hassle free accomodations
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Keith
IrelandClean, warm, with a good location. Comfortable bed. Good information where to collect key cards. Easy to use.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Alexander
DenmarkThe shower was impossibly cold, none of us could shower.
Location, cleanliness, cozy room, plenty of windows and curtains
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Mark
AustraliaThe only issue would be for older travellers getting bags up the internal stairs
Nice quiet area very close to town centre and public transport…host Seamus was very helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Pamela
United StatesWe weren’t aware there were 5 flights of stairs and no elevator. The coffee machine did not work.
Beautiful room, very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Nell
IrelandRotten fruit in room. My friend who was staying is a person living in a larger body and walking up stairs to the top floor without lift was difficult and the toilet was extremely narrow.
Clean with coffee making machine
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Julia
AustraliaThe TV didn’t work but there is no one around to ask about it. Although the booking information states you are either in the first or second floor for us on the second floor that meant 5 flights of stairs. Not recommended if mobility or illness is an issue. No on site car parking but a local shopping centre car park is right behind and you can leave your car there overnight for a cost of course. The car park also has washing machines and dryers for public use.
Its location. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Niall
IrelandNothing
Location was perfect. Right in the heart of the city.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Sheerin
IrelandIf I had to pick something to improve I would say that there's no elevator at the property and several flights of stairs. The bathrooms are small so someone with special mobility needs could struggle with access.
Stayed there recently. Very clean, comfortable beds , plenty of towels, great rates . If you're looking for that interpersonal experience this is not for you. The guest house is unmanned. I was there to meet friends and it was a one night stay. Ticked all the boxes for me. Parking right next door for 20 euro a night with locked gates after 6pm
Stayed in June 2025
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