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In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce. Most rooms have baths and all provide tea/coffee making facilities as well as hair dryers, creating a home from home atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The White Oak restaurant serves traditional Irish food. O’Faolain’s pub is set over three levels and features stunning architecture which incorporate the ruins of a 16th century church. The Kilford Arms Hotel is a short walk from the rail and bus station. In the city centre discover Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and Black Abbey.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
3 single beds
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 double beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • A
    Ann-marie
    Ireland Ireland
    We had an amazing time staff so helpful and the bar restaurant was lovely great entertainment
  • A
    Adrian
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast very good 👍 location. Besides everything
  • Caoimhe
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, spotlessly clean, friendly and helpful staff, convenient car park with electric car charging
  • Eoghan
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent. Very comfortable place to stay. Good parking at the back.
  • Diarmuid
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly and helpful staff. Central location. Good car park, with electric car (EV) chargers.
  • Wexpaddy
    Ireland Ireland
    Located close to city center with free parking. Good breakfast.
  • Andy
    Ireland Ireland
    It is a wonderfully central hotel on top of every amenity in the centre of the city & staff very friendly & helpful & a had residents bar/restaurant as well.
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful Hotel family run very friendly helpful staff especially Jean and Alan. Residents bar and another bar beautiful breakfast and fabulous food served all day until 9 in the evening. Beer Garden with plenty of seating and heaters covered area.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with its own car park. Check-in was quick and easy. Staff friendly room a good size and comfortable. The food is good and plentiful. Definitely, we'll be back.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central, large rooms, friendly staff, late bar for residents, nice breakfast

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • White Oak Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Kilford Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar

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

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

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

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Kilford Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about £84. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For groups bookings (3 guests or more), Kilford Arms will apply different terms, conditions and payment policies. A credit card is required for all group bookings.

Please note that names on booking are not transferable without prior notification and agreement with hotel management.

There may be some noise at weekends due to the Kilford Arm's weekend bar, karaoke and nightclub facilities.

A Credit Card is required for all bookings. Visa debit is not accepted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kilford Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kilford Arms

  • Kilford Arms is 200 yards from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kilford Arms is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, Kilford Arms is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Kilford Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • White Oak Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Kilford Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Kilford Arms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/performance

  • Room options at Kilford Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Family