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About the Hotel

The Bridge, John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland

Rooms With Castle Views

The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has 133 guestrooms, including Classic, Deluxe Castle View, and Executive rooms, plus Suites. Each room includes Spring Air Ultra Luxury mattresses, high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Deluxe and Executive rooms, plus Suites add Nespresso machines. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers or baths with overhead showers and free toiletries. Some rooms offer balconies and views of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore.

Riverside Restaurant & Bar

The hotel has the award-winning Riverside Restaurant and the Riverview Bar, which offers al fresco dining during the summer. The Riverside Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner and accommodates groups for lunch or dinner upon request. The Riverview Bar serves lunch, evening dining, and cocktails, and has a wide range of wines, beers, and spirits. The hotel also provides Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches, homebaked scones, cakes, and pastries.

Leisure and Group Activities

The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has a spacious outdoor Terrace for giant boardgames, themed BBQs, and pre-dinner drinks. The hotel can arrange historical walking tours of Kilkenny City, picnics, bowling, and explorations of the Medieval Mile or Kilkenny Crafts Trails. Near the hotel is Gowran Park for races and the Kilkenny Activity Centre for bubble soccer, body bowling, and foot darts.

Location and Proximity

Located on the banks of the River Nore, the Kilkenny River Court Hotel is 0.5 km from Kilkenny and 60 km from Waterford. It is near Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House & Garden, O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist, and St Francis Abbey. The hotel is less than a 2-hour drive from any of Ireland's major cities, just over 1 hour from Dublin, 1.5 hours from Cork, and 40 minutes from Waterford. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Kilkenny train station.

Hotel Services Offered

The Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free parking. The hotel organizes wedding celebrations and corporate BBQs. The hotel's Marshall Suite Ballroom has views of Kilkenny Castle. It can accommodate up to 280 guests for dinner dances and social gatherings. The hotel provides meeting rooms with ISDN lines and Wi-Fi. Private dining is available upon request, and special menus can be created. The hotel also can arrange live entertainment and assistance in organizing offsite activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
Max:
2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Bathtub
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Deluxe Double Room Castle View
Max:
2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Superior King Room
Max:
2 persons
16 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Kilkenny300 m
Airports
Waterford (WAT) 56.6 km
Train
Kilkenny Railway Station500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Bridge, John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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The Bridge, John Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
Nearby
Museum
Medieval Mile Museum
230 m
Museum
Rothe House and Garden
530 m
The Tholsel High Street
Town Hall
330 m
Church
Saint John's Priory
200 m
Gallery
Butler Gallery
170 m
31 Rose Inn St
Butter Slip
250 m
Church
O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist
300 m
Public Building
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
390 m
Gallery
The Blackbird Gallery
410 m
cnr Ormonde Rd & New St
Talbot's Tower
500 m
Church
St Francis Abbey
500 m
Church
Capuchin Friary Catholic Church
350 m
30 Maudlin Street Highhays
Maudlin Castle
350 m
Library
Kilkenny City Library
160 m
5 John Street Lower
Kilkenny Whiskey Guild
40 m
29 Rose Inn St
The Kilkenny Way
70 m
Gallery
The Kilkenny Art Gallery
70 m
Mall
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
510 m
Collegepark
Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
150 m
Gallery
National Design & Craft Gallery
280 m
Church
St. John's Church of Ireland
200 m
Event hall
The Parade Tower Wing
230 m
7-91 Maudlin St
Corner Tower
240 m
40 Parliament St
Riverboat Casino & Poker Club
430 m
Public Building
County Council Grounds
400 m
The Black Abbey 12 Abbey Street Near Black Abbey
Black Freren Gate
500 m
Restaurants
Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
70 m
1 John Street Lower Kilkenny City
Riverside Restaurant
60 m
1 John Street Lower
La Trattoria
100 m
84 John Street Lower
Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant
140 m
28/29 Rose Inn Street
The Flaky Tart Kilkenny
110 m
35 Rose Inn St
Ristorante Rinuccini
340 m
1 The Parade Opposite Kilkenny Castle
Kyteler's Inn
360 m
27 Saint Kieran's Street
Paris Texas Bar And Restaurant
310 m
92 High Street
The Grapevine Wine & Tapas Bar
170 m
6 Rose Inn Street
Indique
210 m
9 Saint Kieran's Street
Sullivan's Taproom
180 m
15 John Street Upper
Left Bank
270 m
1 The Parade
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