11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Ireland | (251) 219-4428
A newly built, luxury boutique hotel
Around the corner from Kilkenny Castle
Rooms are large, modern, and clean
Stathams Bar and Restaurant serves well-regarded, seasonal, creative cuisine
Hotel guests have use of the nearby Watershed Sports and Leisure complex
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi
Small parking lot
Air-conditioning can be weak
Built in 2007, Pembroke Hotel is fairly new for this medieval city. The chic, modern property has 74 air-conditioned guest rooms in the heart of the old city. It is located just around the corner from Kilkenny Castle, and there are spectacular views of the castle from the roof deck and from the special Castle View rooms. The trendy Stathams Bar and Restaurant draws locals and guests for its creative takes on seasonal ingredients, and the bar offers live music on weekends. Rates are on par with hotels in a similar class, but the Pembroke is the highest-rated of the bunch.
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Scene
Trendy and chic, with eco-friendly elements
The hotel has a chic and stylish atmosphere, with hardwood floors throughout, and a striking yellow entrance leading to matching, modern lobby furniture. Stathams Bar and Restaurant has a similarly rustic and trendy vibe, well-suited for its seasonal cuisine, with chunky tables and wood-paneled walls. The hotel has solar panels and energy-efficient air-conditioning units, which may not conquer the rare heat wave but keep with the trendy aesthetic.
Location
In the city center near historic landmarks, one block from Kilkenny Castle
The Pembroke Hotel sits on Ireland's “Medieval Mile” and is within an easy walk of several historic landmarks. Nearby are the famous Kilkenny Castle, ivy-covered Butler House, 11th-century St. Canice’s Catheral, and Rothe House Museum & Gardens -- Ireland's oldest merchant townhouse. There’s a huge selection of restaurants in the vicinity, and Kilkenny's High Street and the 10,000-acre parkland of Kilkenny Castle are a block away.
Rooms
Large with simple, stylish decor and flat-screen TVs
The Pembroke Hotel's 74 guest rooms are large, with chic yet understated decor and plenty of storage space. Cherry-red fabric headboards and curtains set off simple, pale wood furniture, and artsy photographs decorate the cream-colored walls. Bathrooms are small but have a clean, modern design with glass-doored shower/tub combos. All rooms have king-size beds and flat-screen TVs, plus comforting basics like tea kettles, safes, robes, and slippers.
Features
Seasonal restaurant, roof terrace, modern meeting rooms
The trendy Stathams Bar and Restaurant draws guests and locals alike for its seasonal food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a special barbecue menu. There’s also a roof terrace, viewable on request, with unique panoramic views of the city and the famous Kilkenny Castle. There’s a free, private on-site parking lot, though it’s small. The hotel has plenty of offerings for business travelers, including modern conference rooms with state of the art equipment, and a multi-functional event space. There is no on-site pool or fitness center, but guests have free use of the Watershed Sports and Leisure complex -- complete with pool, gym, and sauna, and just a 20-minute walk away.
