Langtons Hotel Kilkenny – A Favorite for Families in Kilkenny
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny offers 34 individually designed rooms, including penthouses and garden suites. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with local and international channels, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Penthouses have super king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes, and views of Kilkenny City. Garden rooms overlook manicured walled gardens and include king-size or twin beds. Club rooms accommodate groups of four to six guests with contemporary decor and ample space.
Dining & Bars
The hotel serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in the Garden Restaurant, John Street Tea Rooms, and Langtons Bar. Menus feature fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. The bar offers an extensive whiskey, gin, and craft beer selection, including Kilkenny's 'best pint of Guinness.' Afternoon tea includes options for adults and children, with pastries made daily. Bridies Bar & General Store serves specialty coffee, homemade treats, and has a walled garden with Victorian-style bus shelters.
Entertainment & Events
Live traditional Irish music plays nightly in summer, with weekend DJs year-round. The SET Theatre hosts comedy, theater, and performances by artists like Robert Plant and Tommy Tiernan. Langtons Nightclub operates Saturdays with three indoor bars and a garden terrace. The ballroom, with 20-foot ceilings and hand-painted silk wallpaper, hosts weddings and corporate events. Private parties can book Bridies Upstairs or Harry's Bar.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is 350 meters from Kilkenny Castle and a 5-minute walk from Rothe House, St. Canice's Cathedral, and the Medieval Mile Museum. The Nore River trail starts at the hotel's car park. McDonagh Shopping Centre and Kilkenny's high street shops are nearby. Waterford is 60 km away, accessible by car or public transport.
Services & Amenities
Complimentary parking and 24-hour front desk service are available. The wedding team handles ceremonies and receptions in the ballroom, SET Theatre, or Harry's Bar. Business meetings can use the SET Theatre (544 m^2) or Langton Ballroom (434 m^2), with catering options from canapés to four-course dinners. Room service includes a food and drink menu. Pets are allowed in Bridies Bar and gardens if kept on a leash.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor