26, Patrick St., Kilkenny, Ireland
#5 of 21 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceBased on 751 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Rod
United KingdomPerhaps one vegan option on the menu?
Service and style, with outstanding, friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Hillel
IsraelDinner was amazing! The best in Ireland!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Tim
AustraliaNothing
Staff were amazing, especially Louise
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Suzanne
IrelandBeautiful spot - excellent location - friendly, knowledgable and attentive staff - delicious food - clean and comfortable room - will definitely recommend to anyone looking to stay in Kilkenny
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Kristeen
United StatesThe beds were not the most comfortable for me. A little too firm.
The staff was extremely helpful and kind. The breakfast was wonderful! Location was awesome!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Lisa
United KingdomLovely clean room & bathroom. Excellent breakfast included. The staff were very nice & friendly. Location was spot on. Would definitely book again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Beau
United StatesInitially, we had trouble regulating the temperature in our room, which was just a little too warm. Immediately, the hotel staff sent up a nice floor fan and showed us how to turn off the heat. So, A+ for staff helping us quickly resolve the issue.
Louise, at the main desk, was SUPER! It was a little tricky for us to find our way to the private parking lot behind the hotel, so she literally talked us through it on the phone! She was also so upbeat and enjoyable to talk with during our stay! The included breakfast was outstanding! What a great introduction to Irish cuisine!! The room was small, but not cramped, and very clean. The hotel is on the "Medieval Mile" and the perfect location to see castles, cathedrals, and the river. Dining and shopping were all close by and exceptional. Be sure to check out the Smithwick's Experience and learn the history of Ireland's oldest beer while learning how to pour the perfect pint! Also, don't miss Duggans Menswear, a 5th generation purveyor of fine men's furnishings. Lunch at the Marble Bar was delicious, too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Tomás
IrelandPillows hard and uncomfortable. Room very hot, difficulty in adjusting radiator, and no air con.
V pleasant and capable staff. Lunch at restaurant excellent as was breakfast on both days. Central, quiet location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Tertius
United Arab EmiratesNothing - all great. We really enjoyed our stay in this boutique hotel.
Everything about this establishment is amazing! From the staff to the rooms to the food to the location - the service is also outstanding. I will recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay over in Kilkenny.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomThe outlook from the bedroom window was awful. The room was too dark.
Everyone was so friendly. It was a joy to stay at your hotel. The restaurant meal was superb and the waiter was excellent. The breakfast staff and bar staff were great. Thank you to all your staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomNoisy neighbours!
Excellent location and friendly staff. Clean, comfortable and stylish.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
David
United KingdomThe occasional noise from the heating pipes as they heated up and cooled down….a slight annoyance but didn’t take anything away from a brilliant hotel stay.
Dinner was superb…dinner service was exceptional. Breakfast service was equally as good….served in trendy bar/cafe area on 1st morning and then restaurant on 2nd. Great choice on offer and ‘the Canadian ‘ as she called herself was so attentive and super helpful. I can’t recall a stay I’ve had where all of the staff we interacted with were so so welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Bridget
United StatesThat I had to leave?
Louise and staff were accommodating on every level. Above and beyond expectations. One of the cutest boutique hotels I have ever stayed. The location could not have been more perfect. Loved it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jackie
United Arab EmiratesDelicious breakfast, great location, friendly staff…. Would be happy to stay there again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Catriona
IrelandGreat location, lovely staff, bedrooms very comfy and fantastic shower in bedroom. Water and nespresso coffees provided, v nice touch
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sean
AustraliaThe staff were great with advice on what to see and where best to go for dinner. The room was great with a very comfortable bed. The breakfast was also great .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Conroy
IrelandReceptionist very friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Jon
United StatesThe staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were nice and modern. A great place and highly recommended!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
John
IrelandAbsolutely loved the Zuni the moment I walked in the door, I was with 3 work colleagues for the awards night in the lyrath hotel, I have to say the staff were amazing especially Louise who couldn't be any nicer to us, well done guys keep up the good work and we can't wait to come back to see yous again 😊
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Dave
IrelandLovely boutique hotel in the centre of Kilkenny, room a nice size and well-appointed, bed very comfortable, and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Julie
IrelandBreakfast was OK but eggs were overcooked and the sausages weren't great
We were greeted by a beautiful lady called Louise, we were made feel extremely welcome, she couldn't do enough for us
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Liam
BelgiumNo issues
Ideal location at the very heart of Kilkenny - great facilities and comfortable - no issues at all - highly recommend
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Catharine
United KingdomOur room was in a slightly awkward position - to get to it we had to go two steps down and then three steps up which was really awkward with a suitcase, I am slightly disabled and there was nothing to hold near these steps apart from the wall! When we got to the room we discovered there was no Wi-Fi coverage- a member of staff tried to sort this but it seemed to be a black spot so nothing could be done. Maybe the hotel was full - though it didn’t seem that busy but no one suggested that we move to a room that did get Wi-Fi which is very slightly disappointing. These two issues just stopped Zuni from being a perfect 10!
The property was so central - we didn’t need to use the car at all during our stay. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Justine
IrelandPerfect location and probably the best cocktails in the area.
Stayed in February 2024
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