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$189The Bridge, John Street , Kilkenny, R95 Y104, Ireland
5,178 reviews
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Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to the charming Kilkenny River Court Hotel, a splendid 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Kilkenny, Ireland. Just a stone's throw away from the city center, this hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury. Located at The Bridge, John Street, you'll find yourself in the midst of Kilkenny's vibrant atmosphere, with easy access to the city's attractions and cultural sites.
With 5178 reviews from satisfied guests, the Kilkenny River Court Hotel promises a delightful stay. Enjoy a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, a golf course, live music performances, a bar, and a restaurant offering delectable meals and exquisite drinks. The hotel also features a sun deck and terrace where you can relax and soak in the picturesque views of the surrounding area.
Experience true Irish hospitality at Kilkenny River Court Hotel, where comfort meets sophistication. Unwind in the hotel's cozy non-smoking rooms, take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and room service, and pamper yourself with free toiletries in your private bathroom. Whether you're exploring the city or enjoying the hotel's facilities, your stay at Kilkenny River Court Hotel is sure to be a memorable one. Book your stay now for a truly unforgettable Irish getaway.
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the Kilkenny River Court Hotel with two exceptional dining options right at your fingertips. Step into the Riverside Restaurant, where you can savor the flavors of Israeli cuisine in a charming setting. From tantalizing dishes to exquisite desserts, your taste buds are in for a treat. For a more casual dining experience, head over to the Riverview Bar & Bistro. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a refreshing drink, this cozy spot is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploration in Kilkenny.
At Kilkenny River Court Hotel, convenience is key, and that includes hassle-free payment options. In addition to accepting cash payments, the hotel welcomes Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Maestro for your convenience. Whether you prefer to settle your bill with your credit card or have some cash on hand, rest assured that your payment process will be smooth and stress-free during your stay.
When it comes to accommodation, the Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers a variety of room types to suit your needs. From cozy single rooms to spacious family rooms, each option is designed with your comfort in mind. Relax in a welcoming atmosphere, enjoy modern amenities, and experience the perfect blend of Irish charm and contemporary style. With top-notch service, delectable dining options, and a prime location in the heart of Kilkenny, your stay at Kilkenny River Court Hotel promises to be a memorable one.
Closest airports
Waterford Airport
32.9miRestaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Patio
River view
Elevator
Kids' meals
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Balcony
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Deluxe, Castle View
1 Queen Size Bed
160 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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This spacious room features fantastic views of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore. It also includes complimentary bottled water. Some rooms also boast a private balcony.
Superior, King Size
1 King Size Bed
170 sqft
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Standard
Deluxe, View
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Room Deluxe With Views
Twin Room
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Two Beds
Deluxe
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Room Deluxe
Double Room, Sea View
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Villa
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8.5
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Featured reviews:
Maureen
10
April 2025
I'm a vegan and the staff were very lovely. They advised me at check in at reception to tell my server the next day. You have a full vegan breakfast which is very much appreciated and then vegan spread too. I like brown toast and your bread is good quality - I stay at hotels a lot and some are not so good but yours is. The coffee is lovely too and I really liked that the waiter brought both coffee and tea on a tray and asked me to choose - so I'm not waiting! The location is absolutely stunning - you must have the nicest view of any hotel in Ireland. The lady on reception in the dining room was very warm and welcoming. I will recommend you very highly to all my friends and family. Your staff are trained and experienced in what they do. Fabulous stay - I enjoyed it so much. Thank you!
Really nothing could be improved. Everything was spot on!
Maria
9.1
March 2025
We stayed for just one night, a mistake as there is so much to see in Kilkenny! The hotel is ideally located on the river across from the castle and easy walking distance to all the main sights and bars and restaurants. Room was very clean and comfortable, located at the far end of the corridor right beside a service elevator, I was worried about noise. There was a bit when housekeeping staff started work at around 0800 but not too bad. The hairdryer in the room didn't work and it was too close to check-out time to request and wait for a replacement. The buffet breakfast was good. Variety of pastries, bread, cereals and fruit as well as the usual cooked Irish breakfast items. The hotel car park is very handy and we could leave the car there after check-out to have another wander around and check out a few things we didn't get to see the previous day.
Andrea
9.1
November 2024
The location was absolutely perfect - everything within a really short walk - it was in position A in a delightful town. We definitely intend to be back again and again!! We loved it!! The room was very well equipped (*no safe and I don't think it had a fridge?) but everything else was really nice and a separate work desk and table and 3 chairs - excellent! Guaranteed parking on site albeit a bit strange the way the parking was located around the hotel.
The only thing to flag is this hotel seems incapable of cooking fried eggs! The self-service breakfast was delicious except all days the fried eggs were overcooked and piled into a silver container to keep warm like at a poor motorway service station! Come on chef!!! Everything else was 10/10!! Staff were really well trained and attentive and super friendly.
Nora
10
February 2025
Very friendly, exceedingly helpful and caring staff. Brilliant central location with safe parking. There was a great variety of tasty food for breakfast. The bedroom was very clean and comfortable. I enjoyed the unexpected treat of a concert which was coincidentally being held during our stay. The loyalty scheme which is run by the Nevillehotels is a great idea. Unfortunately we could not take up the surprise invitation letter, left under our bedroom door on our last night, to extend our stay for a lot less. Plan to return when next in Kilkenny.
Can't think of a thing!
Tim
9.1
September 2024
All went well......We have been there now 2 years in a row....Loved it. We had an afternoon tea service and the staff was very helpful. We will always find a way to stay with you every time we come back to Kilkenny.
The front desk seemed a bit erratic on check in and gave us a room that had no lift in the apartment area. We specifically requested a lift and not stairs....I had a back injection just prior to traveling to Ireland and could not carry bags up or down stairs. It took a long time to change our room - but ended up at the same room we stayed at last year. Very pleased about that.
Kim
8.2
October 2024
Breakfast was great. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, Staff upon check in were super friendly. We really enjoyed sitting on the patio and having a few drinks. The day was perfect weather wise. Thankful that parking was on site and accessible. the location is very central and for my sister, having a room that faced the castle was lovely. Sitting on the patio enjoying drinks was a bonus!
My sister was facing the water/castle side. We were on the opposite side. Despite us having 2 different locations, the "singing" and "partying" in the evening was very distracting for both of us, and didn't allow for a sound sleep. Put some ear plugs on and that helped. Not sure where this noise was coming from.
Lisa
10
October 2024
Where do I start...It was a spectacular stay--and I mean every word of that. We only booked one night before heading to Tramore to visit family afterwards. We had been to Kilkenny on another trip, enjoying it so much that a quick stop was necessary. Once again, it did not disappoint. we specifically chose this property due to its proximity to the many "must-see" in the area. Most importantly, the incredible medieval Kilkenny Castle, located across from the hotel, allows us to book a *castle-view* room, which we'll delve into shortly. Other sought-after points of interest close by were the Doweger's home ( literally next door--look up the story behind that ) and the many other buildings that once belonged to or were strategically part of the Castle grounds at one time or another. We particularly enjoyed the incredible view of the river just off the extended and stunning al fresco patio, which is a fav of anyone looking for lunch with a view or even a few cocktails while you watch the boat tours and kayakers amble by. The weather was a highlight at 22 degrees Celsius in late September--adding more WOW factor to our short stay. We walked into town easily, enjoying the quaint boutique shops and lovely restaurants. The location was a key consideration for us when travelling, and this property was spot on! We stayed in the largest suite in the hotel with oodles of rooms, including a gorgeous living area, fireplace nook, separate bedroom with a king bed and the washroom--so beautiful that I took a bath. The suit has six windows facing all sides, so many pics were taken of the Castle and its surroundings. The food was yummy, and the service was excellent. We will be back---Thank you so much for making our 25th anniversary so special :)
Nothing--it was awesome!! No complaints from us, and we never heard any from others. Being a Travel Agent from Canada, I often hear both sides of my client's experiences during their vacations, and I can confirm that all guests looked very pleased.
Elaine
10
September 2024
We loved everything about this hotel - so much so that we extended our stay in Ireland and booked a second night in the hotel. The staff was exceptional! They accommodated our request for early check-in, made recommendations on what to do and see... just a truly cheerful group of people. The room we were given was in the newly renovated wing overlooking the river and the street, but they had soundproof windows so we heard no street noise. Huge windows on either side of the room filled it with light. It was large and lovely. The breakfast was in the large sunny restaurant and had everything you could think of for choices. They had a bar with tables outside on the river with a direct view of Kilkenny Castle on the other side... I can't say enough about this hotel. If you're going to Kilkenny don't even consider staying anywhere else.
Daniele
10
September 2024
The hotel is located right in the center of Kilkenny, next to the river, with a view of the castle, although not every room has a window on the river. The style of the hotel is old fashioned now, and may not suit a young taste, but it has its charm nevertheless. The room we slept in was next to the street, but with a view on the inner courtyard. It was spacious, clean and cozy. The bathroom was equipped with a bathtub. In the morning the most traditional Irish/English breakfast was available at a buffet (rashers, sausages, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes), but other options were available, such as yoghurt, porridge, fruit salad, scones, cereals. Different tastes of juice,.coffee, tea with vegetable milks were offered. Highly recommended.
Even being very peaky, it was hard to find anything distasteful at all. Just a stain on the room ceiling, but it did not impact negatively our staying.
Matt
9.1
September 2024
This hotel is in a great location next to the river, within easy walking distance of the city's attractions, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. My room was small, but it was quiet and with a comfortable bed. Friendly welcome from staff on reception. Good breakfast, but limited space in the dining room meant a long queue after 9am. Car parking is included, but a large part of it is around the back in an overflow area outside the hotel grounds.
The shower head over the bath had not been cleaned in a while and needed a good wipe to get decent water flow out of it.
Attractions
St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
0.4miDunmore Cave
1miViking Triangle
27.7miWaterford Treasures Medieval Museum
27.8miBishop's Palace
27.8miHouse of Waterford Crystal
27.8miAttractions
St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower
0.4miDunmore Cave
1miViking Triangle
27.7miWaterford Treasures Medieval Museum
27.8miBishop's Palace
27.8miHouse of Waterford Crystal
27.8miAirports
Waterford Airport
32.9miRiverside Restaurant
Cuisines
Restaurant
Free wifi
Room service
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Patio
River view
Elevator
Kids' meals
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Balcony
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Golf course
Live music/Performance
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
General
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Fan
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Services
Wake-up service
View
Inner courtyard view
River view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Come and go whenever you want
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
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
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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