Butler House

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland
–Excellent location – show map
36 photos

Butler House

Lock in a great price for Butler House – rated 9.1 by recent guests!

to get started.

Lock in a great price for Butler House – rated 9.1 by recent guests! to get started.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,865 reviews

A 5-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle in the center of Kilkenny, Butler House offers accommodations with access to a garden. This 4-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, units are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a bath, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. The guest house provides some units with garden views, and each unit comes with a kettle. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at Butler House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kilkenny, like cycling. Kilkenny Railway Station is a 11-minute walk from the accommodation, while Mount Juliet Golf Club is 11 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Kilkenny

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location was perfect. Had a lovely large family room overlooking the garden. The staff were great and the breakfast was good. Great shower and lots of hot water and space in the bathroom. Lift was a bonus plus the free parking.”
  • Natalie
    United States of America United States of America
    “This is a beautiful property. The staff were excellent and we felt very welcomed. The breakfast was delicious and served in a beautiful room. I can’t wait to visit again.”
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great location, Host was so welcoming and helpful with recommendations, beautiful place and gardens, wonderful breakfast!!”
  • Tina
    Canada Canada
    “Breakfast was really nice in a lovely room! Great location!”
  • Tod
    United States of America United States of America
    “The grounds are unbelievably beautiful. The location can’t be beat”
  • P
    Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    “The Butler House is very nice…you are able to walk everywhere once you arrive. The breakfasts were very good, more than enough food is served in a very nice room overlooking the garden that leads to Kilkenny Castle. The room was well equipped,...”
  • Ilndrz89
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful accommodations!! Great location. Breakfast was excellent and staff was very accommodating.”
  • Theresa
    United States of America United States of America
    “Great location, helpful and friendly staff, clean, great breakfast!”
  • Sally
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful! Location excellent. Breakfast included. Free parking. Easy walk around the town. Hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, water, coffee and tea in room with biscuits. Staff was amazing. Very helpful with recommendations for food, music...”
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    “Large room to accommodate four adults. Close to town. View of the castle. Breakfast was excellent. Staff was very nice. Beds were comfortable.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,858 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our professional and friendly staff would be delighted to welcome you to Butler House and to Kilkenny. They are more than happy to assist in mapping out itineraries, recommending and reserving restaurants, reserving tee times, arranging local fishing trips, horse riding etc. The dedication and enthusiasm of our staff provide one of the hallmarks of our success.

Property info

An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler house was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings, marble fireplaces and a charming walled garden are all features of this notable Georgian residence. The House boasts fourteen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford our guests an impressive sense of comfort and space. Spacious superior rooms and suites have bow windows, which overlook the secluded gardens and Kilkenny Castle. In Room Facilities include: Queen Sized Beds Multi Channel HD TV Iron/Ironing Board (On request) Hair Dryer Tea/Coffee Facilities Telephone Safe Complimentary WIFI access Complimentary Mineral Water On Site Facilities include: Free Private Car Park Complimentary Full Irish breakfast

Neighborhood info

The superb location of Butler House in the centre of historic Kilkenny City offers visitors the best of two worlds. Through the back door you will find Patrick Street, which leads to the commercial centre of the city. Here you will find an array of shops, bars and restaurants. Through the front door you will be surprised to find the internationally renowned Butler House Walled Garden. This charming Georgian garden was restored to its former glory in 1999 and boosts its own private entrance to the Castle yard and Kilkenny Castle. This is another unique feature of this wonderful house.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Butler House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Butler House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that there is one car park space per room.

FAQs about Butler House

  • Butler House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding

  • Room options at Butler House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Butler House is 2,450 feet from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Butler House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Butler House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Yes, Butler House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Butler House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.