Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, ., Kilkenny, Cheap Hotels Accommodation B&B in Kilkenny, Republic Of Ireland

Hotel Description

Located in Kilkenny city centre, the award winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodation with 46 bedrooms, conference facilities, Jacobs Cottage restaurant and 2 leading bars. Nestled in the shadow of Kilkenny Castle, the Hibernian Hotel is situated in the heart of Kilkenny city. Originally the Hibernian Bank, this stoic building overlooks the Parade, a Mecca for all visitors due to its close proximity to Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre. Located just under 2 hours from Dublin City, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers you old world charm in this vibrant city.

The impressive Victorian building was erected in the mid-19th century, when it served as a home to the Hackett family. Members of this family include Dr. Hackett, a friend and supporter of Charles Stuart Parnell during the Land Wars of the 1880s, acclaimed biographer Francis Hackett (1883-1962) and his sister, the novelist Frances Hackett (1884-1963). In 1901, the property was leased to the Hibernian Bank, who rebuilt and extended the structure over the next 4 years. When the Hibernian Bank was subsumed into the Bank of Ireland during the 1960s, the building was acquired by the Avonmore Food Group. The present owners purchased the property in 1998 and, following an extensive renovation of the building, the Hibernian Hotel opened its doors in May 2000.