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About this property

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, theaters 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • George
    United States United States
    Staff, especially, the breakfast room, were accommodating, friendly and helpful…
  • Mesmer
    United States United States
    The location was perfect and the breakfast was very good.
  • Kathy
    Canada Canada
    Convenient location, parking, clean and a great breakfast
  • Shelley
    United States United States
    Pretty spot on the river right across the bridge from the pubs.
  • Ronald
    United States United States
    The location was great. The accommodations were very good and the breakfast was excellent!
  • Freddie
    United States United States
    Situated perfectly along the river with views of the castle, easy walking access across the bridge to the main shopping area. Terrific free parking, delicious full buffet with offerings for every dietary need, friendly staff and exceptionally clean.
  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    The breakfast was excellent. They serve a full buffet with about everything you can imagine in a nice banquet room. The beds were comfortable.
  • Herschel
    United States United States
    Everything was great. Loved the location. Hotel and staff were super nice.
  • Terry
    Canada Canada
    Lovely location within the beautiful city of Kilkenny.
  • Jon
    United States United States
    Parking was not good at this location, but it is very good once you get a spot and start walking around. Great location for food, bar, tours. one of my favorite places because of location!

Hotel area info

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 4:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-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.