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.
“The staff were excellent and very friendly.
The night porter was the kindest person, I walked to reception at 3 am to say i can't sleep as I'm hungry, he immediately offered to make a sandwich and delivered to my room the most tasty sandwich. I...”
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Felix
Ireland
“The location is perfect for walking around Kilkenny. Breakfast is very good. Good service”
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Marian
Ireland
“Great location. In city centre. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend a stay at the hotel.”
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Maureen
Ireland
“Beautiful hotel, very welcoming staff,especially the bar staff”
Coy
Ireland
“Excellent location & lovely clean hotel. Breakfast was very good. Staff all very pleasant & helpful. Looking forward to my next stay soon”
Majella
Ireland
“Food was excellent. Staff really lovely. Location brillant.”
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Sile
Ireland
“The room was lovely, very comfortable, with a view of the castle. The staff really were exceptional, from the girls at reception to the bar men, and the cleaning staff.”
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Carmel
Ireland
“Staff were very friendly. 12 pm Check out is great. Car park on site. Central location. View of castle. Comfort.”
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Karen
Ireland
“Location is great with handy parking. Beds are very comfortable.”
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Donna
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel, right in the heart of Kilkenny with beautiful views of the castle and river.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the breakfast was wonderful and the beds were so comfortable. 😍”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
Riverside Restaurant
Cuisine
Irish
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Riverview Bar & Bistro
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea
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
Cash
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.
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