Staying at Mena House is a real treat, if only because it's owner Kathryn Molley is a real hoot and…read moreshe makes it so fun stay here. The B & B is immaculately kept and has wonderful grounds, if you feel like relaxing. We stayed here two nights and would not hesitate in coming back.

Mena House is a gem! It is a bit outside the downtown tourist area of Kilkenny, which means it is…read morepeaceful and quiet. It is an easy 15 minute walk downtown, and if you don't want to walk the city bus (with helpful bus drivers) stops right outside. Katherine is as nice and helpful as can be; our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. The breakfast room overlooks her lovely garden. I needed help calling the Garda office in Cahir to obtain a copy of a report we'd made about a stolen license plate, and she kindly called them for me. If I am lucky enough to return to Kilkenny I would certainly stay there again.

Stayed only one night and I have to say, the inn and proprietors were absolutely lovely! The…read moreinnkeepers, by far were my favorites of all my limited B&B experiences. The inn is fairly new and is decorated warmly & tastefully, making it very inviting to weary guests. Ample parking which is rare at most places in Ireland. The rooms are a very nice size as well as the bathrooms giving you plenty of room to move about. The best part? The BREAKFAST!! This is one place to definitely set your alarm clock not to miss! Wow! Elegant setting with an exceptional variety to choose from along side the mandatory Irish breakfast! And the owner is delighted to regale you with lively conversation and stories as you dine. A fair walking distance to the main drag in town where there is a great selection of nightlife if you enjoy walking or do not want to drive after sampling the local pubs. I really loved the town of Kilkenny and the culture it offers. When I come back someday, I will stay here.

My fiancee and I stayed here for five nights in July and it was a pleasure. I would definitely stay…read morehere again. As the other reviews pointed out, the breakfast here is very good. The owner is also a really nice guy. He helped rescue a trapped hedgehog from a cattle gate one morning. One thing to note is that it's away from the center of town so it's quiet, but you can walk to the center of town in about 15 minutes.

We stayed at Reade's B and B on our recent trip to Ireland. It was our first time and we visited…read moremany cities and stayed in many hotels ranging from a nice hotel to Dromoland Castle. But one of the true highlights of our trip was staying the night at Reade's B and B. We had a very nice, large bedroom with a private bath. We were fed a delicious dinner of Chicken, Ham, Potatoes, several Veggies, home made breads and desserts. The food was all home prepared and fresh from their farm. It was all so delicious. The company of our host family was even better. We sat and had nice conversation. Then we ventured our way down to the pub (owned by the Reade family). We had a pint or two with the locals in the immediate area. The next morning they took us and our daughter on a tour (as we had expressed the desire) of the farm. Got to see the cows being milked, saw the veggies in the garden, looked at the chickens and their eggs and many other cool things. It was really fun for our daughter. She made friends with the cat and all was right with the world. We had a fabulous home made breakfast with all the fixings and we were even shown how to make the award winning brown bread made everyday fresh. Then we went on our merry way. Definitely a great experience. So, if you are looking for this type of experience, please check them out. Not all Farmhouses are equal. They certainly are a cut above.

At the end of our time at the B&B, we asked Margaret if she could bring us to a nearby town, about…read more5 KM away. She said it was no problem at all as she was on her way out. After driving us, she abruptly stopped and told us she couldn't take us any further. Then asked us for 10 Euro for the gas and her time (about 5 minutes). My partner hates confrontation so she reached into her wallet but only had a 20. Margaret said that would be fine, took the money and drove away. We talked to a nearby house and found out that the place we wanted to actually be in was still another 2 KM away. So we paid 20 Euro and didn't actually get to our destination. It was very disappointing. My partner was extremely upset. How is the B & B in general? The walls are too thin, which paired with a chaotic kitchen environment, it's not a relaxing place to stay.

Rosaleen was available to answer questions about our stay via email and also allowed us to park at…read morethe B&B before check-in while we explored town. She offered advice on where we might have dinner and find live music. During breakfast, she spent time getting to know my family and I, and even gave recommendations on places in the other cities that we were visiting along the way. The location is about 15 minute walk out of town or about a 5 minute drive. You are in proximity to the town centre with the quiet of being close to a stream and open space. We were there in October, but could tell that the gardens surrounding the B&B are absolutely beautiful. We only stayed for one night in a double/single room. I do wish that there were some lights on when returning to rooms in the evening -- it was hard to see in the dark hallways. Breakfast was delicious and unrushed. We are grateful too, as Rosaleen came running out as we were about to drive away with a cell phone that we'd accidentally left in the room. THANK YOU! Thank you for your hospitality!

Very nice location and facilities. Owner is super helpful with ideas for to-dos and serves a…read morelovely breakfast. Clean and well kept

Cute and close to the castle, but you will be disappointed if used to better service. You better…read moreorder everything you want at breakfast the first time out, because they will not be back for anything more, not even water. The servers studiously avoid making eye contact to see if you want anything else. We were out all day except from about 2:30-4:30 and left the service sign on our room the whole time we were out -- it was never serviced. Ok but for this price you should demand better. This is essentially a three star hotel.

Exceeded our expectations across the board! This inn is so charming, and full of personality, and…read morethe grounds are truly spectacular. And, wow!... the breakfasts are outstanding, and so beautifully presented. But what made this place truly special are the kind and caring people who worked there. We really enjoyed getting to know them, and their stories. Our favorite places for dinner and within walking distance were: Rive Gauche, Rinoccini, Zuni, and Petronelli. Enjoyed a private walking tour by Pat Moylan, Kilkenny Walking Tour that the Butler house lined up for us. Pat is truly passionate about the history of Kilkenny, and we learned so much! And, Waterford was a quick day trip by train. Highly recommend the walking tour by Jack Burtchaell (meet at the Granville Hotel).

We spent one night here in the town of Waterford…read more I liked the bar area as they had several different beers on tap and for our main meal which accommodated over forty people from our bus group, we had a bar a few steps away with one server. There was a line there with a few people as we ordered and retrieved our own beverages, but it was nice to have a bar to ourselves. The food was very good, but I remember vividly my girlfriend asked for her bacon to be cooked well and when they brought it out and it wasn't to her likening, the server replied, "What, you won't eat it like this?" To which, my girlfriend replied, "No." We had a bit of a chuckle about it later as I guess the waitress was pretty perturbed that she had to instruct the cook to fry it longer. There is a favorite bread around these parts called, Blaa. I have included a picture of it. Description from Wiki - A blaa /bl/, or Waterford Blaa, is a doughy, white bread bun (roll) speciality, particularly associated with Waterford, Ireland.[1] It is currently made in County Waterford and south County Kilkenny. The Blaa was soft and delish. I have also added a pic of the Blaa at the local market. Final thoughts, the hotel is a bit dated and older, but I was impressed with the food. All in all, I was happy with the hotel. As always people SYOY!!!

*This review pertains to Dooley's Hotel's breakfast ONLY!…read more Part of tour group going around Ireland, we stayed at Dooley's Hotel for the night and had breakfast here. Overall, this was a solid breakfast spread. From their hot breakfast menu, do yourself a favor and order their "Local 'Walsh's Bakehouse' Blaa". This is a sandwich served in a Waterford blaa (bread/roll) with sausage, rashers (i.e. bacon) and a fried egg. The Waterford blaa is the standout part of this sandwich with how doughy and soft it is, while the contents inside were excellent! This sandwich, with a side of fruit and a cup of coffee, is an excellent and filling way to start the day!

We used a discount coupon we bought online to stay at the Springhill Court hotel…read more The hotel was about a 5minute drive from the centre of Kilkenny. From outside, the hotel looked a little old fashioned but upon entering we were pleasantly surprised. We were greeted with a strong smell of cleaning products (which I love). While waiting for our room we got a carvery lunch in the restaurant. Portions were very large and not too expensive. My Partner had mentioned when booking that it was my Birthday weekend. Upon arrival to our room we were greeted with a dessert plate of warm profiteroles and chocolate covered Strawberry. I thought this was a lovely touch. We had many options for breakfast - Fry up, Cereal, fruit, Pancakes (extra cost) and more. The Springhill Court hotel does what it needs to and so we would most likely return.

Hotel personnel were great. First room needed major help. Manager moved us across hall to better…read moreroom. Good breakfast rooms are small by US standards and about $125 US per nt. This hotel is NOT walkable to the downtown area! Cab ride was not the price quoted by front desk. Good buffet breakfast.

lovely pub for family and friends. Great outdoor seating and…read morepeacefull. enjoyed sunday lunch with the family out side on the picnic table. carvery was fresh and staff friendly, really impressed by the toddlers play area.