Name: Hotel Kilkenny
Address: College Road, Walkinslough, Kilkenny, Ireland, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, IE
Price range: US$122–US$480 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Hotel Kilkenny, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff, a well-equipped leisure centre with pool and gym, and generally comfortable rooms in a convenient base for exploring the city and nearby castle.

Several reviews note dated room elements, lack of air conditioning, stuffiness, and occasional maintenance or power issues. The location is a 15–20 minute walk to the centre and castle, with free parking that can be tight during weddings or busy events. Many enjoyed breakfast and bar meals, though some reported slow or unfriendly bar service and breakfast quality varying from great to underwhelming. Expect solid amenities and a comfortable base slightly outside the hustle.

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Facilities

The pool, gym and leisure centre are frequent highlights and generally well maintained, and many appreciate the free on-site parking. Parking can be difficult during weddings or busy periods, and there were occasional closures or noise in the health club/bar.

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10

Alastair

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with fantastic gym, pool and spa facilities. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was freshly prepared and we ate in the bar and menu was extensive and food delicious. Look forward to staying here again soon.

8

Bejoy Babu

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a decent stay for the price. The property is starting to show its age and the health club was out of commission during my stay. Included breakfast is good, not exceptional. It’s a short walk to the city center and all the great restaurants and pubs so not bad overall.

8

Samantha

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was older but clean. They had weddings both nights we stayed which made parking very difficult. Staff did not offer any alternative location. The hotel pub/restaurant were good.

10

Martin

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT gym. Rooms are fine, they have done a superficial redecoration but for instance the cupboards are old. Common areas modern and to high standard, Good breakfast. Free parking. 15min wallk to centre.

8

Brian

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay. Great staff with excellent breakfast options and service. Leisure centre and pool facilities were excellent and staff polite and friendly. Only downside the room was not ready untill 1630 which shortened our stay.

10

Alia

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at this property for our last night in Ireland and were quite pleased with the property and service. The hotel is well located as you enter town with easy parking and walkability to the castle/city center. The room was spacious, well appointed with a large bathroom. My son especially enjoyed the indoor swimming pool and the gym seemed really nice. We didn't make use of the on site dining or spa amenities but it's nice that it's all there. Overall a good value and very pleasant/friendly customer service. Previous reviewers note the rooms can be stuffy- we did not feel that as we opened the windows for some fresh air (most of the buildings we were in in Ireland did not have or need central AC).

10

JORGE

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Estancia muy agradable, habitación espaciosa con camas cómodas. El desayuno estaba muy bueno y las instalaciones eran geniales. El parking en gratuito y se puede llegar al centro del pueblo andando a unos 15 min. Todo perfecto. Recomiendo este hotel.

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neely

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice hotel and you can use the pool at the gym that is attached! It is in a nice location- but a little far from town if you want to go to the castle or the medieval museum- you will probably want to drive.

10

Emer

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable & pleasant stay. Lovely helpful staff. Excellent pool & facilities.

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Elizabeth

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love it was so easy to get to , ideal location . The swimming pool , sauna and hot tub were fab . The staff were so helpful and nice

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe the hotel and rooms as clean, with housekeeping keeping spaces tidy. A few guests noted lapses such as lingering odors, dated fixtures, or missed common-area cleaning.

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Graham

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very nice and clean. Some of the common areas were overlooked when cleaning was taken place. We were there 3 days and crisps were on the floor outside the lifts all three days. The breakfast was not that impressive. We had better in other hotels that same week. The room was nice the bar food was good to. I'd give it a 7/10

10

Lorelei

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel. The room was amazing. Breakfast was so good! Very clean.

10

Catherine

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, staff were very helpful.

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Samantha

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was older but clean. They had weddings both nights we stayed which made parking very difficult. Staff did not offer any alternative location. The hotel pub/restaurant were good.

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Stafford

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My say was really good. Walking distance from the town. Very clean, lots of parking. We did not spend much time in the hotel but our rooms was very clean, comfortable, spacious, bed comfortable and very fresh.

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Margaret

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean hotel that has been recently renovated. Staff were friendly, bed was comfortable, bathroom was delightful… a great stay, good location and a good price

10

Thomas

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room and comfortable bed. The 1851 bar had amazing food and service

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john

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable bed quiet hotel definitely stay there again if we are ever in the area

10

Melissa

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Clean room. Did not like people smoking cigarettes outside entrance.

10

Eduardo

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excelente opción para la zona. Hotel muy limpio y con acceso a la zona Wellness

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious, with some renovated features and occasional balconies. However, many mention dated decor, no air conditioning leading to warm nights, limited temperature control, noise in some rooms, and sporadic maintenance or power issues.

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Todd

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with plenty of options for dining and sightseeing. The rooms are clean and the staff were friendly. Just know that they do not have air conditioning in the rooms. They will provide you with a portable fan if requested. Well worth the cost to stay in this beautiful area.

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Shawn

30 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice grounds and exterior. Lobby and staff were great. Room was a bit dated and had no control over the temperature in the room. Breakfast was good the next morning.

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Ashley

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We would be happy to stay at Hotel Kilkenny again! Comfortable, spacious room with a balcony and amazing bathroom and shower.

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Martin

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

GREAT gym. Rooms are fine, they have done a superficial redecoration but for instance the cupboards are old. Common areas modern and to high standard, Good breakfast. Free parking. 15min wallk to centre.

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David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.

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Lorraine

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and the room was fairly clean, but everything seemed pretty old fashioned. The bathroom particularly needs an update. Also, the TV in the room was not only small, but positioned in the corner with the curtain slightly obscuring the view. The tea facilities were also in a really awkward place, high up, right beside the door so we didn’t use them. There also wasn’t any plugs near the bed so had to charge our phones the opposite side of the rooms which was very annoying. Only stayed one night so didn’t try any of the spa or pool facilities.

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Maurice

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No AC in the room and limited possibility to open the window.

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Gian

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel with children when in Kilkenny. Lovely pool. Great free parking. Staff are friendly. Only issues are room 306, loud bang from somewhere and so warm as no electric-fan available and my children sweating all night. Food is great. Room is clean,

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Antonio

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

0500am noise from other room, phone at the room not working to call reception.

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Natalia

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very good. We just got a room that was extremely noisy day and night with some machinery outside. It was a challenge to sleep. Other than that, it is clean and the staff is very pleasant

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across reception, dining, and leisure areas. Some guests reported slow or unfriendly bar service, delayed room readiness, or inconsistent check-in experiences.

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Dave

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff firstly were very good and approachable. We enjoyed the food in the bar area - good portions for the price - quality good too. Bed and room comfort also very good. Gym and pool staff to very helpful.

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Adrian

17 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a fantastic night in this hotel. Lovely staff and very helpful. The staff upgraded my room to a deluxe as it was my birthday and I hadn't even known only for my girlfriend had asked to upgrade. When I needed a phone charger they were quick to assistance with a USB type extension lead so I went out to hit the town fresh and recharged. I would happily come back to this hotel and I am currently planning to.

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James

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check your receipts! We were over charged for room service. The service in the bar was horrendous.

8

Michael

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kilkenny Hotel is a great hotel. Our room was very nice and quite spacious. Breakfast was very good and the breakfast staff were very welcoming and friendly. Not a criticism but just a comment, the gentleman that checked us in was very professional and efficient but not friendly. He’s the only person not to have a welcoming smile and kind words.

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Mindy

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff.

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Rachel

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing service!

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Brian

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay. Great staff with excellent breakfast options and service. Leisure centre and pool facilities were excellent and staff polite and friendly. Only downside the room was not ready untill 1630 which shortened our stay.

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Sorcha

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely weekend away the staff are so nice

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Samuel

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were absolutely amazing.

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alma

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fabulous stay here. Staff were so welcoming and nice and helpful The hotel room was so clean and spacious and the pool and leisure centre was clean The food in the bar was delicious. Fabulous hotel ans would definitely recommend to others

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Location

Situated about a 15–20 minute walk from the city centre and Kilkenny Castle, making sightseeing straightforward. Accessible by car with free on-site parking, though it is not right in the middle of town.

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Ben

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel had a large number of amenities within the hotel but wasn't really that close to anything downtown. It was a good 15-20 min walk to make it to more of the downtown food options and Kilkenny castle. There was also a gas station (if you wanted a quick breakfast) nearby but it was very difficult to walk to due to the fence running the property.

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Todd

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with plenty of options for dining and sightseeing. The rooms are clean and the staff were friendly. Just know that they do not have air conditioning in the rooms. They will provide you with a portable fan if requested. Well worth the cost to stay in this beautiful area.

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Taylor

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel we loved it and you can even walk right down to the castle which is very convenient because there isn’t much parking there.

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David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.

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Kabirul

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice, comfortable, friendly staffs, close to Kilkenny castle and the medieval town, enjoyed our stay there.

8

Emma

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay in Kilkenny. Celebrating our honeymoon and surprised us with a nice sweet treat when we arrived. Hotel is a 10-15 min walk outside the castle / city centre which is perfect location. Huge parking lot on site which is free to use for guests. Staff were friendly and room was perfect for what we needed. Would highly recommend.

10

Fintan

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel, great food, great staff and perfect location

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corinne

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

good location, nice restaurant and breakfast service. the gym was very handy as well!

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Annica

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big hotel - fairly close walk to Kilkenny if needed. But driving 5 min….

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Philip

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a very nice, modern facility, in a good part of town. If you don’t mind a 15-20 minute walk or 5-minute Uber to the main pedestrian area, you can’t beat the amenities. We’d stay again.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed tasty bar and restaurant meals and generally good breakfasts. Others found breakfast limited or mediocre and reported occasional slow or poor bar service.

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Alastair

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with fantastic gym, pool and spa facilities. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was freshly prepared and we ate in the bar and menu was extensive and food delicious. Look forward to staying here again soon.

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James

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check your receipts! We were over charged for room service. The service in the bar was horrendous.

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Herbert

17 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived on a Friday night in September for a 1 night stay. We should have known it was was going to be a bad night when they they never texted us to tell us our room was ready. There happened to be a wedding reception (more than one) in progress when we arrived. We were tired so we ate at the hotel. Big mistake. The worst food we had in Ireland, hands down. Regardless, we just wanted a good night sleep and continue our vacation to our next destination. Just as we were going to sleep, at 11pm we could hear from our room loud music, literally pounding in our room. I called the desk and they told me that the music would end at 12:00. When 12:39 came and the loud music continued, my wife went to the desk to complain. She requested that we get moved to another room in another part of the hotel. We ended up moving to a room at 12:30pm where the noise was inaudible. We finally managed to get some sleep. In general, the rooms are outdated, the food was awful and the service was horrible. The toilets in both rooms continue to run water after flushing. It clearly is waste of water. The rooms are outdated, bathrooms, electrical outlets, etc.

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David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice luxury hotel, 20 minute walk outside of central Kilkenny. The rooms are very spacious. The gym is very nice, but very loud. The breatfast buffet is nice, but somewhat limited, as are the menu options.

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Shyla

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in a quiet neighborhood , breakfast was delicious .

8

Brian

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay. Great staff with excellent breakfast options and service. Leisure centre and pool facilities were excellent and staff polite and friendly. Only downside the room was not ready untill 1630 which shortened our stay.

10

Thomas

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room and comfortable bed. The 1851 bar had amazing food and service

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Deirdre

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb food.

6

Ivan

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself looks good from the outside and the lobby, however the rooms are very dated and old. The faucets and shower head are old and dirty and the room could really use a good cleaning and some updating. The breakfast was not good and the hot part of the breakfast was just re-reheated food. It did not feel freshly made. I had better breakfast at all other hotels we stayed on our Ireland trip.

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Mair

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, clean rooms and all you needed there. Restaurant food was delicious.

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Month	Average price
January	US$145
February	US$153
March	US$161
April	US$190
May	US$225
June	US$197
July	US$197
August	US$211
September	US$204
October	US$191
November	US$175
December	US$181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $224	10 $203	11 $260	12 $321
13	14 $185	15 $233	16 $186	17 $190	18 $226	19 $297
20 $136	21 $210	22 $159	23 $179	24 $161	25	26 $352
27 $133	28 $149	29 $153	30 $169

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $220	2 $244	3 $258
4 $128	5 $139	6 $151	7 $158	8 $153	9 $246	10 $306
11 $122	12 $139	13 $151	14 $153	15 $154	16	17
18 $125	19 $139	20 $151	21 $152	22 $148	23 $254	24 $480
25 $218	26 $157	27 $190	28 $157	29 $165	30 $191	31 $242

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