Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, KilkennyKilkenny Hibernian Hotel in Kilkenny, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 5 hotels we score in Kilkenny. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $163 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the centre of Kilkenny City, this 4-star boutique hotel occupies a former Georgian bank building. It is within walking distance of Kilkenny Castle and serves both business travellers and tourists. The property contains 46 rooms featuring high ceilings and modern interiors. Guests can dine at Harper's Restaurant or visit the Hibernian Bar for local food and drinks. The hotel also provides meeting facilities for corporate use and offers in-room Wi-Fi. While the location is central, some rooms require using stairs to access them.What stands out

Central location near the castle

Historic Georgian architecture

On-site restaurant and bar

Meeting facilities available

Watch out for

Some rooms require stairs

Low shower water pressure

Better-scored in Kilkenny

Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $319 a night. The Pembroke is a four-star boutique hotel on Patrick Street in Kilkenny, just behind Kilkenny Castle, with some rooms looking onto it.

Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $229 a night. Newpark Hotel is a 4-star family-run property situated on the edge of Kilkenny, set within 40 acres of parkland.