Celebrating 20 years in business, The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is Kilkenny’s premiere 4 star city centre Hotel; a dazzling jew ... el of a hotel in a remarkable city. Our hotel is perfectly located for all the best things to do in Kilkenny and is right next to Kilkenny City's top landmarks such as the magical Kilkenny Castle, the intriguing Medieval Mile Museum, St. Canice’s Cathedral with its Round Tower which offers WOW views of the City. We are also close to the fascinating medieval merchant house; Rothe House and the Smithwicks Experience; celebrating Kilkenny's centuries old brewing tradition. Just a few steps from the hotel, you'll also find the finest boutiques, craft studios and art galleries as well as cute cafés, theatres, bars and restaurants too. Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel are surely the most ideally located hotel in Kilkenny City and the only Kilkenny city centre hotel with a swimming pool and a fabulously luxurious spa. Our hotel also offers affordable car parking facilities at the nearby Ormonde Street Car Park. With so many things to see and do, is it any wonder that Kilkenny City is such a popular place to visit? Kilkenny is located in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East and is so accessible from Dublin by car, train or bus as it is less than an hour and a half's journey time. read more