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).

Great location, good breakfast, with a very accommodating hostess, Bridge View B&B should be at the…read moretop of your list for accommodations in Kilkenny. I have to admit that a little bit of the five stars I'm going to give Bridge View B&B is because I was somewhat of a rude guest, in that I arrived over an hour late after getting side tracked driving across Ireland then having my rental car locked in the parking deck across from Smithwick's Brewery (that one closes at 6PM - the 11PM one is up the street). Despite all of this, our hostess Eimear accommodated our tardiness and was very pleasant throughout the whole experience. That's reason enough to book this homey B&B, with the comfortable rooms and ideal location (along with metered parking nearby). The B&B sits right on the River Nore minutes away from a very convenient pedestrian bridge to downtown Kilkenny. The rooms are modest, with comfortable double beds and private bathrooms. The breakfast is delicious and made to order from the menu at the tables. Very much a mom and pop vibe, as Eimear made our breakfast (her husband is a musician we heard play at the Kyteler's Inn the night before - a small world indeed). The place is cash only, so be sure to have enough for your stay - if not, there are ATMs across the aforementioned pedestrian bridge. Overall, when I come back to Kilkenny I'm coming back to Bridge View B&B, and I promise this time not to be so late.

Nice B&B with reasonable rates. Rooms were comfortable. Location was awesome, right by the river…read moreand off the main street from where the pubs are.

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.

Hotel is right in the heart of Kilkenny and has a gorgeous view of the medieval mile and castle. A…read moreshort walk to Smithwick's and some really great local bars. Staff was excellent, but a little slow. Rooms were not ready for us at our arrival at 3 pm and wait staff at dinner took a while to come take our orders/bring our food. Rooms were nice overall but felt slightly dated. Would absolutely recommend staying here again.

The River Court Hotel is a lovely place to stay during your time in Kilkenny. It is right on the…read moreriver and within very close walking distance of pretty much every attraction within the city. When we arrived on our first day the front desk staff were able to check us in early and even upgraded our room to a castle view which was an exciting surprise! Our room was comfortable although one thing to keep in mind is that the hotel does not have air conditioning in the hallways and rooms, although it was cool enough at night to keep our windows open and the rooms do come with a small fan. The complimentary breakfast in the morning was very nice and the pastries (especially the chocolate croissants!) were delicious and a wonderful way to start our days before exploring Kilkenny. The hotel does have complimentary parking, which was extremely useful. We parked our car at the hotel when we first arrived and didn't end up moving it until checking out two days later since everything was so walkable in the city. I would highly recommend staying at the River Court Hotel!

Wonderful location. Great access to everything Kilkenny has to offer. The staff was just wonderful…read more Some of the nicest people we have encountered while traveling. Included breakfast was made to order from a menu. Rooms were of good size and functional. Definitely recommend staying here.

Everything about this hotel was really good. Can't go as far as say it was exceptional, but it was…read morereally really nice for what it was. It's very close to everything so that means everything is in walking distance. They have complementary parking on site that they don't charge you for. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The service staff was really nice. The only reason it's not getting five stars they don't have a fitness center. We would definitely come back and probably will be back and visit this hotel.

The location is its best feature. Very very close to downtown city center area and the tourist…read moreattractions. Excellent fast Wi-Fi connection as there's not much to watch on TV so connect to the Internet. Try not to get room 1 on the 1st floors as it fronts the street and you may be bothered by the traffic and people walking up-and-down the sidewalk at night. The owner has published several books which you can buy at the B&B. We got a full Irish breakfast which was excellent.

Terrible experience with Celtic house. We had booked 2 double rooms for Sat night 3 weeks in…read moreadvance. When booking my credit card and phone number was taken. I got no email conformation so I called on the Thursday before we were due to arrive and was told all was ok with the rooms we booked. When we arrived to check in we were told that our credit card failed on the Friday (day before) and they gave our rooms to someone else, NOT sure why they wouldnt have checked this when we booked?. So we had traveled all the way to Kilkenny with my mother in law and had no where to stay... as it was the weekend of the All Ireland final all accommodation close to the City was booked. I suspect they got an offer of letting out the rooms for a longer period and decided it was worth bumping our one nights accommodation so they could make more money. Hope people find somewhere else to stay that has more ethical practices, so maybe they will also arrive to no room :(

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.

Perfect Location 1.7KM from down town pubs, and Castle; yet very peaceful and quiet Country…read moreLocation. The hosts are wonderful, and wonderfully helpful. Use the KFC Kilkenny as a local landmark for the difficult SatNavs, and it will get you to within 300 Meters of the location. Perfect for a family stay,

Just back from an open adventure afternoon...ah man, im 6 again and there was no pain -yet- in…read moregoing back in age! There is a decent amount of adventure in the estate, which is massive and with a great scenic view; and yet at no point did i feel unsafe or that there was room for risk. we were a bunch of friends and a family with 2kids under 10 were taking part too. we all had the same amount of fun. Words of advice: your body temperature is going up amd down, be prepare for both. there were no tea/coffee facility when we came which is a real pity so you mihht bring ur own water.we ve been told june onwards is mad busy so booking well ahead is crucial. If you re only interested in the accommodation part of their activity, lets be honest, the houses are ugly unfinished looking things. didnt check the inside tho. i guess the amazing view and the remoteness,along with the river liffey and the sound of birds could make up for that but seriously they could have done a better job at the aesthetic of the houses. great place for fun time in families and friends.

Kippure Estate offers plenty of holiday rental properties within its 240 acres of private estate in…read morethe Wicklow mountains. First impressions are the properties are in a remote location well suited to people who want to get away from it. However, the Estate also doubles up as a team building/corporate centre so it can be far from quiet. We booked a week out of season (May 2008) for 5 adults and two infants in one of the 4 bedroom self-catering apartments. The booking was directly through the compehensive website. The standard of the property we stayed in was average - nothing special. It consisted of 3 bedrooms (one with ensuite) and bathroom on the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor where the main lounge, dining and kitchen area was located in open plan format. The kitchen is not particularly well stocked with utensils, especially for a large family group, and it was difficult to obtain missing items from reception. Overall I would say the property was OK. For families with small children you should be aware that most days needed an hour in the car to get to the major attractions nearby e.g. the beach south of Wicklow, Glendalough, Powerscourt, etc. This also applies to provisions as there are no shops around the corner - a good 30 minute drive the nearest grocers so stock up or be prepared for a drive. However, it is a good base for day trips to Dublin. Drive to Dublin Zoo and jump on the City sightseeing bus - a good cheap option to get into Dublin avoiding the traffic. Overall, if you really want to get away from it all I would suggest looking for a cosier property that would feel comfortable in bad weather (which can be common in these parts). Unfortunately, this place did not do it for us but this is my opinion so others may love it.