Kilkenny City is often referred to as the Marble City for it's famously well-preserved medieval town center. Located on the banks of the River Nore in the center of Kilkenny County, Kilkenny City is a popular destination with tourists. Its more famous sites include Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice's Cathedral and the Black Abbey which dates back to 1225. When it comes to accommodations, visitors to Kilkenny City will find a good selection of hotels available to choose from.
The Kilford Arms is a smallish hotel with a convenient location in the center of town, just a few minutes walk from the train station. The hotel has 60 rooms that are equipped with amenities that include satellite TV, telephones and hairdryers. There are numerous entertainment and dining options located within the hotel including O'Faolain's "super-pub" which has been built over three levels in the ruins of a 16th-century church that adjoin the hotel. Meanwhile the hotel's PVS bar has bands and DJs practically every night of the week. Both O'Faolain's and PVS serve food as does the hotel's more traditional White Oak Restaurant which features locally-sourced meals in a more formal setting.
The Kilford Arms
Johns Street, Kilkenny
Ireland
+353 (0) 56 776 1018
kilfordarmskilkenny.com/
The Kilkenny is a modern 4-star hotel located out on the Ring Road a short walk from the center of Kilkenny City. The hotel's 138 rooms appear contemporary and somewhat chic. En-suite amenities at the hotel include plasma screen TVs, telephones and broadband Internet access. The hotel also features free Wi-Fi in public area. The hotel has a restaurant on-site as well as a well-stocked bar that also serves pub fare.
Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, Kilkenny
Ireland
+353 (0) 56 776 2000
hotelkilkenny.ie/index.aspx
The Kilkenny Rivercourt is a 4-star hotel located on the banks of the River Nore. Rooms at the hotel are spacious and elegantly appointed. Many offer excellent views of the river and of the famous Kilkenny Castle which overlooks the hotel. En-suite amenities include wireless Internet, interactive television and goose down duvets and pillows. The hotel has three different restaurants on-site as well as the Riverview Bar which also serves light bites in addition to beer, wine and spirits. The hotel also has a full-service spa on-site, however it's greatest amenity would appear to be it's serene, secluded riverfront location.
Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel
The Bridge, John Street
Kilkenny, Ireland
+353 (0) 56 772 3388
rivercourthotel.com/home/kilkenny
The Kilkenny Hibernian is a 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Kilkenny's medieval center. The hotel has 46 rooms which are elegantly styled and well-equipped with amenities that include wireless Internet, TVs with remote controls and direct-dial telephones. The hotel's City Bar and Grill serves a full dinner menu nightly while the Hibernian Bar serves drinks, food and afternoon tea. The hotel is also home to Morrissons Late Bar which is a more contemporary night spot featuring DJs, drinks and dancing nightly. Guests at the hotel are also given access to nearby Watershed Leisure Center which has a gym, a pool and a sauna.
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde Street
Kilkenny, Ireland
+353 (0) 56 777 1888
kilkennyhibernianhotel.com/
