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.

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).

Nice venue, little more upscale than the pubs we found ourselves in. Feel our server may have been…read morenew/overwhelmed/inexperienced...needed to run back to the kitchen a few times to inquire about dietary concerns. Otherwise, quick pop-in for a nosh, trad music was just setting you but we opted to go back to Dylan's Whisky bar.... Priced on the high end- no parking, unless you can find street parking or private/pay lot. Irish Kindness and hospitality exuded.

My sister and I came here for afternoon tea. This was such a great experience! Their tea room was…read morequaint and quiet and the food was delicious. We stayed for almost 2 hours relaxing and enjoying the food and the space!

Great experience outstanding landscape and views at Castle Durrow Ireland definitely a place…read morenot to miss if you are in Ireland.

I was here for a wedding and boy do they know how to do weddings here in Castle Durrow…read more The drinks reception was out the back, in the garden and you really couldn't ask for a more perfect setting, The room the reception itself was in was wonderful. The staff were excellent. The food was amazing. Everything really appeared to go like clock work. After dinner everyone went outside to chat and mingle the night away. The heatwave we were experiencing made it feel like the Mediterranean. After the reception room closed, we made our way to the hotel bar. Greeted by a very affable bartender, he was able to give a history of a few of the pelts and stuffed animals displayed in the room. He was a good laugh too. It's only fabulous, Castle Durrow. A great day and night was had by all.

Kilkenny was our first stop in Ireland. It's a quaint town and the people there are amazing; it…read morewas wonderful to stay at the Langton House hotel. The service in the restaurant, the bar and in the hotel were amazing. I'd imagine if you have an event there, it must be spectacular, as the courtyard was beautiful and the rooms are quite lavish for a wedding or special event. Although we only stayed one night, certainly if we were returning, we would come back to Langton's again.

After our guide recommended the Langton House Hotel in Kilkenny for lunch, my bestie and I were…read moreexcited to see what the fuss was all about. As soon as we walked in, we could see why. It's absolutely beautiful. The hotel has a pretty vintage, but well-maintained, romantic antiquity to it. There was a bridal party happening when we arrived which I think added to the romanticism but it was still really pleasant. The restaurant and bar are conjoined, so there's plenty of table and bar seating all the way around. My friend and I shared the croquettes to start which were just okay, but then I ordered a broccoli and mushroom soup and the Stuffed Chicken entree. The soup was delicious and the entree came with caramelized onions and mashed potatoes, plus a side salad. The entree was absolutely delicious. I can honestly say this was one of my favorite dishes in my whole Ireland trip. I left the Langton House more than satisfied.

This is a cute boutique hotel was nice rooms and an excellent restaurant. You enter through the bar…read morewhich is the original box office for Kilkenny Theater. The lobby is tiny but check in was quite fast. Similar to other European hotels that converted old buildings, getting to the rooms can be a bit odd. Our "300" level rooms were accessed by taking the elevator to second floor and going down a hall which took us down a few steps and then up another few steps. While a bit of a challenge with luggage, it wasn't insurmountable. The room was chic with a modern bathroom. The bed was comfortable. The best part of the stay though was dinner at the restaurant. They have an extensive wine and drink menu. They served bread with flavored butter to the table. There were two types of bread, one that was like a country loaf and one that reminded me of focaccia served with a pesto butter. They were small but delicious bites. For my main course I had the Slow Braised Hereford Irish Beef Featherblade which comes with sweet potato puree, sweet corn, green beans & smoked bacon, red pepper polenta, fried corn crumb and jus. This was an amazing meal. The succulent beef was slow cooked before being crisped for serving. This gave the exterior some caramelization which contrasted nicely with the tenderness from the slow braise. The sweet corn & green beans provided the same kind of textural and flavor contrast to the sweet potato puree. And the polenta was savory and warm. Everything was a dance of complimentary contrasts. I only spent one night in Kilkenny but wish I had spent more just to enjoy more of the Zuni's excellent food. If you're looking for a place to stay, put Zuni on your list. If you're looking for a place to dine, Zuni is a must visit!

Nice boutique hotel - upstairs from the Zuni bar and testaurant. I got one of the last rooms…read moreavailanle with 3 wks advance nioice. Our room was not fancy but was updated and comfortable. I was contacted to see if I wanted to add dinner to my B&B pkg - glad I did. The place was packed and after iordering dinner / i could see why /wonderful food!. We met a couple at breakfast who got one of the suites abd they said it was wonderful!

Mount Juliet Hotel is a dream! This former was transformed into a luxury hotel utilizing the manor…read morehouse and former horse stables (hunter's yard) with the most beautiful hotel rooms. We stayed in an executive suite in Hunter's yard. The exterior looks like a luxury stable but you would never know from the inside. Our room was so luxurious. The attention to detail was incredible! We had a welcome note, champagne, and a piece of cake waiting on the table for us. We had complimentary still and sparkling water and chocolates too. In the morning, we checked out the health club which has an gorgeous indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, and gym. Afterwards, we enjoyed breakfast at the Hound. Our hotel package included breakfast which was incredible. The Hound has amazing views of the driving range. For breakfast there is a buffer and the option to order something off the menu too. We decided to go with the buffet options but most individuals did both. After breakfast we walked throughout the estate. The hotel offers horseback riding, clay shooting, fishing, and more. I wish we had more time! Another magical experience in Ireland!

I love this hotel, very upscale, and the service was wonderful! I wish we had more than one night…read morehere but off to other adventures we were The food was fantastic and the service even better. My favorite part, the heated bathroom floors!

Great hotel right next to everything! But also live band at night and no Ac so you'll want windows…read moreopen and may be up later then intended then lol. Rooms feel unique. Was a little disappointed with housekeeping we came to things empty and they never refilled them for us. The restaurant ember was also amazing food and very attentive friendly staff. Right next to shops pubs convince stores and a car park. Location was the best. I'd skip the breakfast add on here and go across the street, tons of unique places to eat at.

When we arrived in Kilkenny, we knew our first stop would be the hotel to drop our bags (since we…read morewere well early before check in time). When we approached the hotel, we realized that it was centrally located and very nice without being overly fancy or too expensive. After our Castle tour, we returned to the hotel to check in and again (in Kilkenny) the staff was very friendly and helpful.  Our room was facing the side street and was overall very clean and nice. It was on the 1st floor but in the states, it would be considered the 2nd floor as the actual first floor is called the "ground floor". This meant unfortunately when people were seated below us at the restaurant patio outside, sometimes their cigarette smoke would waft into our room. It wasn't so bad but the street noise was problematic... Even though we went to bed after 10pm and we only stayed one night on a Sunday night, the music from the Left Bank was so loud that we had trouble sleeping, even after closing the windows. Had it not been for these two aspects, we would have really loved the hotel room and found that it was clean and comfortable. We had some bottled (non-plastic) waters in the room, and iron, hair dryer, comfortable beds, etc.  The hotel bar (The Brasserie) was also advertising live music, so we checked that out too. It was very nice inside but the music wasn't quite loud enough for us to fully enjoy so we called it quits after a round of drinks. For more recommendations and tips from our Ireland trip... Follow @vanmblin

Sheets for the bed-no top sheet and not air in hot room-beds like a fold out cot sofa bed.read more

Lovely hotel. Very nice bar and restaurant. Our room was a…read morebit of a hike up all those stairs, but it is a lovely old building. Staff was excellent. Highly recommend the restaurant.