Pembroke Hotel  

In the heart of Kilkenny’s medieval old city, on the town’s most exclusive street and right in the city centre. Steps from Kilkenny Castle and Butler House and about 0.2 miles from St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, the hotel drops you straight into the city’s arts and heritage scene.

Relaxed yet chic with a peaceful charm, this city-centre spa hotel blends modern comfort with rustic touches. Seventy-three spacious guestrooms offer flat-screen TVs, desks and safes, plus in-room perks like showers, bathrobes and slippers for a calm, fresh stay.

Full-service spa with massages and facials, a dedicated massage room and on-site doctor; bar and restaurant on property; complimentary wireless internet; free parking in a parking zone; playrooms for children (family-friendly); lift, laundry/dry-cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.

Two flexible, light-filled meeting rooms and a banquet hall for events, plus concierge services, express check-out and complimentary Wi‑Fi to keep business running smoothly.

Stathams Bar & Restaurant serves rustic, laid-back dishes with a bar/lounge atmosphere. Full breakfasts are available (weekdays 7:00–10:30, weekends 8:00–11:00) and limited room service is offered.