In the heart of Kilkenny, Pembroke Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with a full-service spa and Stathams Bar & Restaurant serving up delicious meals. Unwind in the bar or get pampered with dry cleaning/laundry services, while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and walkable location.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Canice's Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
The Hub - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Waterford (WAT) - 56 min drive
Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
Bagenalstown Station - 19 min drive
Thomastown Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Left Bank - 2 min walk
Lanigans Bar - 3 min walk
The Field - 2 min walk
Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant - 3 min walk
The Fig Tree Restaurant - 4 min walk
About this property
Pembroke Hotel
Pembroke Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Kilkenny Castle. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and Stathams Bar & Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and walkable location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Use of nearby fitness center
Golfing nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mint. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
Dining
Stathams Bar & Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 25 and December 25.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 60 per night
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Pembroke
Pembroke Hotel
Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny
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Pembroke Hotel Hotel Kilkenny
Frequently asked questions
Is Pembroke Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 25 and December 25.
Does Pembroke Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pembroke Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Pembroke Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Pembroke Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Pembroke Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pembroke Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of EUR 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Pembroke Hotel and nearby?
Pembroke Hotel has a spa.
Are there restaurants at or near Pembroke Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Stathams Bar & Restaurant.
What's the area around Pembroke Hotel like?
Pembroke Hotel is in Kilkenny City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and 3 minutes' walk from St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. Our travelers say the local area is very walkable.
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Pembroke Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Restaurant
Castle
Food
Bedrooms
Lobby
Store
What guests liked
On-site gated self-parking was convenient and easily accessible for guests. (6 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and plentiful with many guests praising the quality and variety of options. (16 reviews)
Dining options were excellent with many good restaurants nearby. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Excellent hotel.
Deborah
1-night trip
10/10
The Pembroke was excellent. My wife and I have now stayed there a few times and each time has been a great experience. Highly recommended!
Clayton
2-night trip
10/10
Thank you to Paul and the team at The Pembroke for making our stay delightful. Wonderful staff and hotel. Fabulous.
Stuart
2-night trip
10/10
Wonderful hotel with delicious breakfast and super comfortable room.
2 minute walk to everything in town and there is a car park for guests included great stay
Patrick
1-night trip
10/10
Great location in the heart of the city
Adam
1-night trip
10/10
Kilkenny was a wonderful town and the Pembroke Hotel made our stay just perfect, wish we had more time there. We will come back!
Kathryn
1-night trip
10/10
The hotel is right in the heart of Kilkenny with all rhe major tourist spots within comfortable walking distance. The rooms are really soacious and very comfortable and the staff are wonderful. I'm very happy to recommend the Pembroke to other visitors.
Eilish
1-night trip
10/10
Great service team.
Anthony
1-night trip
10/10
Amazing staff. Lovely property. Great restaurant.
Edward
2-night trip
10/10
Lovely place and will stay here again!
JAMES
1-night trip
10/10
Great stay. Very accommodating staff. Affordable and convenient for travel.
Oisin
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent hotel with very helpful staff and amazing restaurant on site!
Giuseppina
1-night trip
8/10
Good location and food in on-site restaurant was very good.
Steven
2-night trip
10/10
Small, friendly, comfy. Lovely breakfast.
Donald
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent location close to Kilkenny Castle and many restaurants.
Kwan Hon Vincent
1-night trip
10/10
Lovely hotel.
Denise
1-night trip
10/10
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very convenient to all of the things we got to see and do I would definitely recommend the hotel to friends and family that are planning to visit Kilkenny.
John
1-night trip
10/10
Close to all that Kilkenny has to offer with a very friendly staff.
The bar manager and his crew were exceptional.
Definitely will recommend the Pembroke to our friends back home.
Frankie
1-night trip
10/10
We loved this hotel. Walkable to all that we wanted to see and do, staff were so welcoming and polite, and the free sit-down restaurant breakfast was excellent.
Lezlie
2-night trip
10/10
This is the second time I have stayed here. It’s a great place to stay in Kilkenny.
Marshall
2-night trip
6/10
Breakfast service very poor. Left waiting ages to order..ordered cereal to come before hotplate. Companions received hotplate at same time as my cereal. Brown bread not v fresh..
Mary
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent staff and accomodation. Dining options excellent
Des
2-night trip
10/10
The Pembroke Hotel is in an excellent location and staff was very accommodating. The room was lovely and we had a great view of the castle which was around the block. I have celiac and need Gluten free food and they took great care of me! I will definitely stay there again.
Denise
2-night trip
10/10
Very good breakfast staff was very nice. Very close to the castle.