The Metropole – A Favorite for Families in Kilkenny
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About the Hotel
James'S Street,
Kilkenny,
Ireland,
Kilkenny County
Rooms & Amenities
The Metropole Guesthouse offers twin, double, single, family, and triple rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, an electric kettle, heating, and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have city views. The twin and double rooms also feature a tea/coffee maker.
Dining Onsite
Guests can eat at the onsite restaurant. The menu includes local and international dishes.
Nearby Attractions
The guesthouse is 100 meters from Smithwick's Brewery Tour and 500 meters from the Medieval Mile Museum. Other nearby landmarks include Rothe House and Garden (0.3 km), St Marys Cathedral (0.3 km), and St Canices Cathedral (0.5 km). Kilkenny city center is 1 km away.
Parking & Transport
Public parking is available 50 meters from the property with hourly and daily rates. Another parking facility is 200 meters away with hourly rates. Waterford is 60 km from the guesthouse.
Room Types
Options include single rooms (1 bed), twin rooms (2 beds), double rooms (1 bed), family rooms (3 beds), and triple rooms (4 beds). All rooms have city views and free Wi-Fi.
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Choose from a variety of room types
Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
165 sq. feet
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
City view
Shower
Heating
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Budget Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
165 sq. feet
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
City view
Shower
Heating
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Family Room
Max:
2 persons
195 sq. feet
Bed options:
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones
General
- No smoking on site
- No parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
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Location
James'S Street,
Kilkenny,
Ireland,
Kilkenny County
Map view
James'S Street,
Kilkenny,
Ireland,
Kilkenny County
City landmarks
Landmark
Nowlan Park
4700 ft
Landmark
Maudlin Castle
3800 ft
Mall
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
3300 ft
Landmark
Dunmore Cave
1.2
mi
Nearby
Church
St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower
1600 ft
Church
Black Abbey
1400 ft
Museum
Rothe House and Garden
500 ft
Museum
Medieval Mile Museum
900 ft
The Tholsel High Street
Town Hall
600 ft
Church
St Marys Cathedral
800 ft
Church
Saint John's Priory
1300 ft
Gallery
Butler Gallery
1500 ft
Public Building
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
300 ft
Gallery
The Blackbird Gallery
400 ft
31 Rose Inn St
Butter Slip
600 ft
Church
St Francis Abbey
1000 ft
Church
O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist
1700 ft
cnr Ormonde Rd & New St
Talbot's Tower
2000 ft
Church
Capuchin Friary Catholic Church
1100 ft
Library
Kilkenny City Library
900 ft
40 Parliament St
Riverboat Casino & Poker Club
500 ft
The Black Abbey 12 Abbey Street Near Black Abbey
Black Freren Gate
700 ft
Gallery
The Kilkenny Art Gallery
900 ft
29 Rose Inn St
The Kilkenny Way
1000 ft
5 John Street Lower
Kilkenny Whiskey Guild
1100 ft
Public Building
County Council Grounds
1100 ft
Collegepark
Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden
1300 ft
Church
St. John's Church of Ireland
1300 ft
Gallery
National Design & Craft Gallery
1700 ft
Event hall
The Parade Tower Wing
1700 ft
Restaurants
The Playwright
300 ft
Browne's 65 High Street
Gourmet Store
300 ft
High Street Mall 56 High Street
Crotty's Coffee House
300 ft
Saint Kieran's Street
Face2
200 ft
76 St Kierans Street
The House Of Pretzels
400 ft
Level 2
Aroi
1200 ft
Friary Street
Supermac's & Papa John's
600 ft
24 High Street
Fragola Cafe
700 ft
Fiennes Court 3 William Street
John Cleeres Bar
800 ft
Parliament Street
Uncle Sam's Pizzaria
700 ft
21 High Street
Bosco's Cafe
800 ft
Parliament Street The Watergate Theatre
Family-focused reviews and ratings
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74%
loved it and would return for another family vacation
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
10.0
Service
7.8
Dining
6.0
Brian
United States,
February
2025
6.0/10
A good budget option, right in the center of town. The self-check-in was convenient. Could use some upgrades but met my needs.
Rooms
6.0
The room was basic but served its purpose. The beds were comfy.
Service
7.0
Self check-in was easy. No staff interaction needed.
Location
10.0
Great location, right in the middle of everything!
Dining
5.0
Lots of restaurants and bars nearby. Didn't eat at the hotel
Facilities
5.0
Very basic but functional. The keycard system worked fine.
Katherine
United States,
October
2024
9.0/10
Loved the automated check-in and the location was perfect for exploring Kilkenny's nightlife. The room was clean and had everything we needed.
Rooms
9.0
The room was clean and spacious; the bedding was super comfy.
Service
9.0
Self-check-in was a breeze. No issues at all.
Location
10.0
The location is amazing! Steps away from the nightlife and Kilkenny Castle. Couldnt have asked for better
Dining
5.0
Plenty of dining options nearby. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel.
Facilities
7.0
Digital key system was a plus. No other real facilities but we didn't need them.
Norman
United States,
August
2024
7.0/10
Kilkenny is a great city and this place was perfectly situated for exploring. The self check-in was super easy!
Rooms
7.0
I didn't spend much time in the room, but it was clean and had comfortable beds.
Service
8.0
The digital key system was smooth and trouble-free, allowing for a completely independent check in.
Location
10.0
Couldn't be better-right in the heart of Kilkenny!
Dining
6.0
No hotel food needed; loads of great places to eat nearby.
Facilities
6.0
It's a no-frills place, but it had everything we needed for a quick getaway.
Larry
United States,
June
2024
7.0/10
Surprisingly good value for the price! The location was perfect for my one night trip.
Rooms
6.0
My single room was cheap and cheerful, very quiet so I slept well.
Service
7.0
No complaints. Simple and quick check-in.
Location
10.0
Excellent location; right in the center of town. Easy to get around.
Dining
5.0
I ate out, so I can't comment on the hotel's offerings.
Facilities
5.0
Basic, but had everything I needed for a short stay.
Henry
United States,
March
2024
8.0/10
Great location, easy check-in with the cellphone key card. A bit basic but perfectly fine for a budget-friendly trip!
Rooms
7.0
My twin room was simple but clean and the bed was comfy enough for a good night's sleep.
Service
8.0
Check-in was smooth and efficient thanks to the digital key system. No staff interaction needed, which was fine by me.
Location
10.0
The location was fantastic! Right in the city center, near the parkings. Ideal for exploring Kilkenny.
Dining
5.0
Didn't use hotel dining options, but there were plenty of places nearby.
Facilities
6.0
Basic but functional. The cellphone key worked perfectly.
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