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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property

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A stone interior with arched windows and a glass railing.
A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, two tables with lamps, a large mirror, and a tiled floor.
Garden
A room with a round table and two red chairs, a vase with red flowers, and a lamp.
A bar area with a stone wall, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Place, St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a purple throw blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp on each bed, and a painting of a ship on the wall.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a purple throw blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp on each bed, and a painting of a ship on the wall.

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a purple throw blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp on each bed, and a painting of a ship on the wall.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a purple throw blanket. There is a nightstand with a lamp on each bed, and a painting of a ship on the wall.

Family Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

This hotel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Kilford Arms Hotel offers 60 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 20-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kilford Arms Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kilkenny Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine while dining at White Oak Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from John Street and St. John the Evangelist Church
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Kilford Arms Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kilkenny hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
White Oak Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Debit cards are not accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 861 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a very great restaurant with a garden bar also. Very great location and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed at Kilford Arms, it is in the perfect location, free parking, great breakfast, and amazing staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff, very helpful with our check-in and car parking. Room was clean and had a view of Kilkenny Castle. Breakfast was really good and with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close the the castle and old downtown the people are great love it booked 2 nights and stayed 2 more
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice and the lunch was good. The room was a bit small but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Elevator/lift very convenient when traveling with luggage! Tasty made-to-order breakfast provided. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a bit pricy for what you get. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and tidy. Hotel is centrally located, in close proximity to other bars and restaurants with lots of entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was comfortable and close to train station. We were hoping for more Irish music in bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An acceptable place for an overnight stay. An old and warn hotel but clean and staff are nice. Didn't eat breakfast but did have dinner there. It was very average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfy beds, and wonderful fruit and vegetable choices at breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffand location. Very good in-house restaurant/pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are a little dated but spacious and clean, pub and restaurant attached are very handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good food at the restaraunt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good food and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and the staff in the hotel were very helpful and pleasant to chat too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around pub, staff, and food. Wonderful hearing the family speak about their history in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!! I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful, great food and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very healthy breakfast friendly staff room clean and nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025