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Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Four Star

Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Show on a map

Excellent 8.4/10 thumb up

Rated 8.4 by GoIreland customers
(24 ratings)

The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a fabulous 4 star hotel located in the centre of lively Kilkenny City in County Kilkenny. The hotel lies in the shadow of the renowned Kilkenny Castle. This hotel is certainly one of the most centrally located hotels in the city.

The highly efficient and friendly staff do their utmost to ensure that guests of the hotel feel welcomed and relaxed.

The hotel has a popular lobby bar, restaurant and full leisure centre. As a premium 4* hotel, Kilkenny Ormonde offers a level of standards the experienced traveller would expect. Our bedrooms are amongst the largest in the city centre and as soon as you walk through the doors, the elegant and modern décor is apparent.


Secure car parking nearby €5.00 per 24 hour period.

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Centrally located off the axis of High Street and Patrick Street, Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a one minute walk to Kilkenny Castle. 

From Dublin, Carlow, Kildare and midlands (via N9), follow signs for city centre and on arrival at main 4 crossroads intersection proceed through lights and take immediate next right and we are located 100m on your left.

From Cork and Kerry (via N8/N76 from Clonmel) follow signs for city centre.  At traffic lights just after St Kieran’s College, continue straight ahead and at next T-junction  turn left (Patrick Street) and just before traffic lights at bottom of hill take left turn and we are located 100m on your left.

From Galway, North Tipperary and Laois via N77 from Durrow follow signs for city centre and at MacDonagh Junction shopping centre lights continue straight down John Street, crossing River Nore proceed to lights and take immediate next right and we are located 100m on your left.

Description

 

 

The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a 4*hotel located in the centre of Kilkenny city, leaving you within walking distance to all attractions and amenities within the city. The hotel is situated beside the well renowned Kilkenny Castle.
The hotel consists of 118 beautifully appointed guestrooms each with complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, soft and cosy duvets and throws, spacious work desk and complimentary wi-fi access for guests catching up with friends and family. Car parking nearby €5 for 24 hrs. Kilkenny Ormande also boasts the newly expanded and upgraded Kilkenny Ormande Health Club, including the KO Spa which holds 7 treatment rooms. 
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is very well known for the quality of our food, not least in the fine local produce and quality assured meats and fish that our Chef and his team enjoy preparing for you.
The highly efficient and friendly staff do their utmost to ensure that guests of the hotel feel welcomed and relaxed.

Room Features (Back to top)

 

 

The hotel consists of 118 beautifully appointed guestrooms each with complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, soft and cosy duvets and throws, spacious work desk and complimentary wi-fi access for guests catching up with friends and family. 6 of the bedrooms are specifically designed to facilitate disabled visitors and all guest bedrooms at the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny are non smoking.

Enjoy relaxing, warm and muted tones of all our deluxe accommodation, you will enjoy premium amenities, excellent quality bedding and very generous floor space. All our Standard rooms offer: Tea/Coffee making facilities, Direct Dial Telephones, Plasma Screen TV's, Trouser Press, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, 24 Hour Room Service, Free Broadband Internet Access.
Triple and Double & Single Rooms, consist of 1 double and 1 single bed.
Family rooms consist of 1 double, 1 single and 1 rollaway bed, ideal for families of 2 adults and 1 or 2 children.  Children stay free with 2 paying adults.  This room will not accommodate 4 adults.
 

Nearby attractions (Back to top)

Quite simply, we are the most centrally located hotel in Kilkenny city.  From our front doors, you can stroll the very short distance to High Street (home to shopping, great bars and restaurants and craft outlets). 

Kilkenny Castle is located around the corner and in addition to the Castle tour, guests can enjoy a meander through its beautifully landscaped Rose Garden and wider garden areas and playground.

At  Festival time, we are home to all the activity and enjoyment from the world renowned Cat Laughs (June bank holiday weekend) and to Kilkenny Arts Festival (mid August) and onto Savour Kilkenny Food Festival (late October).
 

Out and About

There are numerous sign-posted scenic driving routes leading to various areas of the county. Admire some of the wonderful places of natural, historic and cultural interest.

If you’d prefer to experience the sights and sounds of Kilkenny on foot, then one of the guided walking tours of Kilkenny would be the best option.

About 8km north of Kilkenny City is Jenkinstown, offering a wealth of peaceful forest walks – a perfect spot for a romantic picnic.

KO Spa(Back to top)

A new addition to Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is KO Spa.  With 7 treatment rooms and a relaxation area, this chic, urban spa has already won legions of fans since its opening. 

Each of our opulent treatment rooms boast rich colours, soothing atmosphere and a wonderful range of luxury Elemis spa treatments. 

Our expert therapists offer a full range of wraps, scrubs, facilas, body treatments and massage. Manicure, Pedicure and makeup pampering is also close at hand. 

Open daily til late, KO Spa is the perfect retreat to chase life’s stresses away. KO Spa closed on Mondays & opened to appointments only on Sunday.

Reviews for Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel(Back to top)

Total Score 8.4/10 (from 24 reviews)

  • 8/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 7/10 for Restaurant
  • 9/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 8/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 8/10 for Bar
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10/10

Jackie from Bray

Stayed 10-2012
Young couple

9/10

Robert from Dublin

Stayed 01-2012
Mature couple

Hotel and room were very clean and tidy.Staff were helpful and pleasant.

8/10

Anonymous from Wicklow Town

Stayed 11-2011
Young couple

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Facilities (Back to top)

The newly expanded and upgraded Kilkenny Ormonde Health Club is the city's finest. Set out over two floors, this spacious and comfortable facility is designed to meet the needs of the serious sports enthusiast and the chilled-out holiday maker. It includes a:

* 21m deck level swimming pool
* sauna
* jacuzzi
* steam room
* wide range of gym equipment
* aerobics studio

Dining
Offering 3 places to dine, Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is very well known for the quality of our food, not least in the fine local produce and quality assured meats and fish that our Chef and his team enjoy preparing for you. Savour, the hotel’s signature restaurant, home to our full Irish breakfast – served hot to your table!   
Dinner is served Thurs-Sunday inclusive and offers premium food with wonderful presentation and flavour.

O’Reilly’s  boasts a warm, cosy atmosphere and with its leather clad booths and comfy seating, relaxing over a meal just got a whole lot better”


Very much the heart of the hotel, the Castle Lounge offers high backed soft and luxurious armchairs where you can simply relax and watch the world go by.   Our all day menu offers light meals and tasty sweet temptations to set you up for the day.
  
 

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Childrens Pool
  • Cot Available on request
  • Creche
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Disabled Access

  • Access For Disabled
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
  • NRB Approved Disabled Access

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Business Centre
  • Car Parking - Chargeable Nearby
  • Central Heating
  • Coffee Shop
  • Conference Facilities
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Four Poster Bedroom(s)
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Interlink Rooms
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Irish Spoken
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Porter Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service - 24 Hour

Health and Wellness

  • Gym
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Internet Access - ISDN
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • No Smoking
  • Room Safe
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Television - Flat Screen
  • Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Carvery Lunch
  • Packed Lunches On Request

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Pitch And Putt.

On Site Leisure

  • Entertainment

Recommendations

  • RAC Recommended