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Where to Sleep

These hotels are offer special accommodation packages during the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Ormonde Street
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7723900
www.kilkennyormonde.com

Nestling in the shadows of historic Kilkenny Castle, the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel enjoys the enviable advantage of being the most centrally located hotel in this colourful city.
A genuine welcome, luxurious surroundings and an outstanding location combine to create a truly memorable experience. The warm lobby opens into the Ormonde Lounge, surrounded on one side by a three story glass wall. Sit back, watch the world go by and enjoy sumptuous afternoon tea, truly the perfect retreat.

THE KILKENNY ORMONDE HOTEL IS THE OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER TO THE KILKENNY ARTS FESTIVAL

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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Lyrath Estate Hotel

Spa & Convention Centre
Dublin Road
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 776 0088
Fax +353 56 7760089
Email reservations@lyrath.com
www.lyrath.com

Lyrath Estate Hotel offers the ultimate in luxury, style and refined hospitality. Situated on 170 acres of mature parkland and a mere 5 minute drive from Kilkenny City, Lyrath Estate is the essence of peace and tranquility. Its Manor house has been immaculately and lovingly restored to the perfect marriage between a bygone era and contemporary build.

The Spa at Lyrath Estate offers a truly exceptional experience. Its protein enriched 38o hydrotherapy pool, tropical rain showers and relaxation suites will alleviate the stress and strains of daily living.

The Oasis Health Club is the newest addition to Lyrath Estate. Enjoy the estate’s glorious panoramic views through the club’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows which border its 17 meter infinity edge pool.

Lyrath Estate has 137 spaciously appointed air-conditioned
bedrooms with breathtaking views from every window.
For the food, wine and entertainment connoisseur Lyrath Estate offers La Perla Italian Restaurant, combining the union of fine wines and gourmet cuisine, a Wine Cellar with a variety of New and Old World wines, Yindees Eastern Restaurant, Tupper’s Traditional Bar and the contemporary X-Bar. Such diversity is sure to satisfy all tastes. Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre...
... simple yet exquisite.

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Lyrath Estate Hotel

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

The Bridge, John's Street
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7723388
Fax +353 56 7723389
Email reservations@rivercourthotel.com
www.rivercourthotel.com

Welcome to the Kilkenny River Court Hotel, a place of warmth, friendliness and sheer contentment. Nestled in a private courtyard, this four-star Kilkenny city hotel rests serenely on the banks of the River Nore. Having recently undergone a complete soft refurbishment the Kilkenny River Court Hotel is the optimum in simple elegance and subtle sophistication.

Secluded from the bustling and winding city streets, the Kilkenny River Court Hotel is overlooked by Kilkenny’s majestic 12th century castle. On arrival at the hotel, you will feel a sense of belonging as our trained team welcomes you to the finest accommodation Kilkenny City has to offer.

Kilkenny City continues to be one of the most sought after locations for leisure and business guests alike, and of all  Kilkenny hotels, this riverside hotel's superb location in the sunny South East, offers ease of access from all areas of the country. Kilkenny City itself offers prime shopping and dining experiences throughout its winding and cobbled street ways, all within ten minutes of the Kilkenny River Court Hotel.

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Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

1 Ormonde Street
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7771888
www.kilkennyhibernianhotel.com

Enjoy pure elegance, comfort and a service that is hospitable, friendly and above all professional. Located in the city centre, this award-winning boutique hotel offers 46 luxury bedrooms, incorporating junior suites and penthouses. On offer within this fine establishment is Jacob’s Cottage, one of the region’s leading restaurants, and a choice of two bars. Enjoy a drink or lunch in the cosmopolitan Hibernian Bar, and Kilkenny’s only underground bar, Morrisson’s. Experience Kilkenny at the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, where heritage and tradition welcome you.

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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotel Kilkenny

College Road
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7762000
www.hotelkilkenny.ie

The chic new four-star Hotel Kilkenny now open following a €20M redevelopment. The city’s best located hotel. Accessible from all major routes, yet only minutes from Kilkenny’s heart, the new hotel offers 138 spacious bedrooms including 36 new deluxe rooms, stylish new lobby, bar and restaurant and exceptional leisure facilities with an olympic specification gym and 20m pool. Hairdressers, onsite beauty spa and children’s play programme are also available. There is an abundance of complimentary parking.

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Hotel Kilkenny

Newpark Hotel

Castlecomer Road
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7760500
www.newparkhotel.com

The luxurious Newpark Hotel, set in 40 acres of parkland is only a 10 minute stroll to the city centre. The hotel boasts 130 superior bedrooms an dsuites. Live entertainment most evenings and complimentary parking. Try the Scott Dove Bistro for carvery lunch and evening meals or gulliver’s Restaurant for a fine dining experience. The Leisure Club has a 17m pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and gym. Open daily, The Health Spa has 6 treatment rooms offering an array of treatments. You can be sure your visit will be a memorable one.

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Newpark Hotel

Langton House Hotel

John Street
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7765133
www.langtons.ie

Langton House Hotel accommodation encompasses various styles from Art Deco to Deluxe. Our “Langton Room” Restaurant matches international cuisine with modern styling, offering one of Kilkenny's finest dining experiences. The Langton House Bars, renowned throughout the country, include the John Street Bar with its “Markey Robinson” art collection, the Sixty Seven Bar, with its mix of live music and entertainment, and the Club - Kilkenny's most popular late night venue. Discover for yourself why Langtons is one of Kilkenny’s national landmarks.

Langton House Hotel

Mount Juliet Conrad Hotel

Thomastown
Kilkenny
Tel +353 (0)56 7773000
www.mountjuliet.com

Sprawling countryside, lush gardens, award-winning fine dining and luxurious accommodation await guests at Mount Juliet. Located 75 miles south of Dublin, in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Mount Juliet Conrad blends tradition and history with the exceptional style and personalised service for which Conrad Hotels are renowned. Its accommodation is luxurious and diverse. Guests may choose between the Georgian elegance of Mount Juliet House, the informal sporting atmosphere of the Courtyard Rooms, or the spacious Rose Garden Lodges, ideal for longer stays and families.

Mount Juliet Conrad offers a wide range of leisure activities. Guests can relax in the restful surroundings of its spa and leisure centre complete with heated pool. Horse-riding, golf, clay target shooting and archery, rod and line fishing, tennis, cycling, and croquet are just some of the outdoor leisure options available to the business and leisure residents throughout Mount Juliet’s 1,500 acres.

The 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, has hosted three Irish Open Championships from 1993 to 1995, and many other prestigious competitions including the WGC American Express Golf Championship, which it has hosted on two occasions, welcoming the world’s best golfers including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington.

Georgina Campbell’s HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2007

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Mount Juliet Conrad Hotel

Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny

Tel +353 (0)56 77783500
www.pembrokekilkenny.com

The 4* Pembroke Hotel opened its doors in March of this year. This designer hotel consists of 74 beautifully appointed bedrooms, some of which offer outstanding views of Kilkenny Castle. Centrally located on Patrick Street this modern hotel is both intimate and luxurious. Relax in the fire lit lounge, enjoy a chilled glass of chardonnay in the Wine Bar or tuck into delicious home cooking in DT’s traditional bar, ingredients all locally sourced. Sister hotel to the neighbouring Kilkenny Ormonde, Pembroke guests can enjoy complimentary parking in the multi storey car park opposite the Kilkenny Ormonde and may also avail of the Leisure Centre facilities in the Kilkenny Ormonde. Truly a gem in he heart of Kilkenny.

 

 

Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny