With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city centre. Guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts and rooms with Hypnos beds and power showers. Bright and modern, all the spacious rooms at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny boast free wired internet and include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of a laptop safe and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is served each day, including fresh juice and freshly baked pastries and bread alongside hearty cooked breakfasts. 1801 Restaurant and Bar serves an international menu as well as a kids’ menu offering a wide amount of choice. Children are welcome at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, and family friendly children's menus are available. The Watershed Leisure complex, with its swimming pool and water-slides, is just 5 minutes' drive away.

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Property highlights

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

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Location
7.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Phoenix17
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly staff from reception to restaurant and bar staff. Fantastic food and rooms were spacious beds so comfortable .Beautiful decor throughout the hotel. Cocktails were so nice would highly recommend 👌 😍
  • Elaine
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was nice and comfortable. It had everything that I needed. There was a good choice on the menu for dinner. Breakfast was good aswell.
  • Maria
    Ireland Ireland
    From checking in the staff were very friendly the food was tasty rooms were comfortable loved everything about it
  • Julie
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff was so nice. My mother in law has mobility issues and they were so accommodating with her. The room is spacious with everything you could possibly need. The food in the restaurant was excellent and reasonably price.
  • Brian
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was perfect the staff was very friendly and helpful very quick check in and check out
  • Brian
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff was very friendly very quick check in and check out very helpful staff
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    The vibe we got from the minute we walked into the hotel.The staff are lovely & very friendly & well trained too you can see that aswell. The beds were comfy,shower was amazing breakfast was lovely aswell,probably the only thing I'd say that was a...
  • Aoife
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were exceptional - extremely friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful! The room was gorgeous, very clean and comfortable!
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable spacious room. Very friendly, accommodating staff. Really lovely dinner on my first night and excellent breakfast
  • Evelyn
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were lovely - breakfast great. Will def be back

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have a lift if rooms are upstairs

    Thank you for your recent contact. In reference to your question, The Hoban Hotel have 2 lifts at your service
    Answered on 6 November 2019
  • I'm booking a twin room for three nights - your site says £11 for breakfast - is that per person, per day or £11 for the three nights in total for two persons?

    Good Evening Breakfast charge is per person and per day. Kind Regards
    Answered on 26 November 2019
  • Is there a swimming pool there and by any chance how far is the clothes shops from the hotel

    There is no swimming pool in our hotel, however there is a leisure center close by and you can avail of all their facilities at a discounted rate
    Answered on 13 June 2020
  • Dear Sir We are not essential workers, can we book a double room with breakfast from Saturday 15 August leaving on Tuesday 18 August?

    Yes of course. We are back open on the 20th of July 2020 for all guests as per government restrictions. Kind Regards, Caroline
    Answered on 2 June 2020
  • Do you have a swimming Pool??

    We do not have a swimming pool but our guests can get a discount in the Watershed gym which is 10 to 15 minutes walk from the hotel.
    Answered on 3 March 2020
  • Is hotel located walking distance to kilkenny

    The hotel is 5 min by car or 20 min walking distance from the city center
    Answered on 23 January 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • 1801 Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny has 1 restaurant:

    • 1801 Restaurant and Bar

  • The prices at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is 1.4 miles from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is popular with guests booking family stays.