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Kilford Arms Hotel

Property class: 3

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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.
A room with a round table and two red chairs, a vase with red flowers, and a lamp.
A staircase with stone walls and a metal railing, leading to a higher level.
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 WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $149
$131 nightly
$149 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪11 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
(36 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Kilkenny

A stay at Kilford Arms Hotel places you in the heart of Kilkenny, steps from John Street and St John's Church. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shee Alms House and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Butler Gallery.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Butler House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daniel W Bollard Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Syd Harkin's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tynan's Bridge House Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at White Oak Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in Irish cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 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

  • Elevator

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 398 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 900 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay…room was incredibly hot but a fan was provided which helped- was the middle of a heatwave so understandable. Food options at the bars was great, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, good parking, friendly service, the room was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and well maintained, clean and tidy. Breakfast was pleasant and adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff was friendly, bar and restaurant were just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vibe of this hotel. Staff was extremely helpful, friendly and made the stay great. Rooms were clean, carpet was a little dated but still clean. Great location, with lots of eating and shopping options in walking distance. Bonus, Our room had a great view of the Kilkenny castle and it’s within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, very nice and spacious room! Great bars/restaurants in the buildings. Great food! Everything within walking distance. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were very helpful. The hotel is in a nice location for walking around town. They have onsite parking behind the hotel which is a major bonus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Lovely bar and music. Located in a great spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was really clean and so big! There was even an ironing board. It is an old building but for us it was okay! Close to everything and beautiful view from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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For age of facility, very well maintained and rustic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel, great location, and TWO pubs at the hotel. We had a very quiet room. The hotel is close to the old town and the castle, and just a few minutes ealk from the trsin station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room were older but clean. Loved that there was parking in the back. Had a great Roasr dinner at the restaurant. Loved that we could walk to the castle and around the town. Wish we were able to stay longer in Kilkenny.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheila at the Front desk was very
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel. They have a small and limited parking lot and it can be difficult to get your car parked in one of the spots.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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