Butler House

We loved our stay here. The hotel is small and cozy, staffed by some of the most friendly and professional staff you will ever meet. They are in the heart of Kilkenny, only steps from the Kilkenny Castle, numerous shops, and lively pubs and restaurants. We had breakfast in the restaurant and drinks at the bar and were so delighted with everything. If in Kilkenny, you simply cannot beat Butler House! And be sure to enjoy the gardens behind the hotel. They are amazing!

Very much enjoyed our 1 night stay in this lovely atmospheric and elegant house. Perfectly located, and parking available. A lift or stairs to go up to rooms, our room and bathroom was perfectly clean and lovely and quiet, Gorgeous gardens attached. The breakfast was an a la carte choice, and was very nice. All the staff very friendly. Lovely stay.

Had we known we were going to be put into the basement room,we would never have booked Butler House. Guests should be forewarned about this room and it should only be offered in emergencies, and at half the price of the upstairs rooms with garden views. It is dark, noisy, with small, high windows looking onto a wall. The guest house lacked atmosphere..no onsite dining, the bar was empty of both staff and customers. Breakfast was average. The croissant was small, cold, hard and definitely not freshly baked. We had to asked for barista coffee, which came at an extra cost. It was very disappointing experience for a Blue Book recommended place.

We had a one night stay in Butler house and arrived late. On site parking is a definite plus and we were warmly greeted. Our first impression at night was a nice hotel, with a fairly large room and bathroom, although a bit dated. Our room overlooked the street but the noise from the pubs and cars quieted down considerably that we were able to sleep with the window open. The Butler House really comes alive in the daylight! This historic building is charming with gorgeous gardens in the back and a direct walking path to the castle. Breakfast was wonderful with several hot and cold options in a pretty breakfast room with garden and castle views. We found all the staff to be friendly, welcoming and professional. We wish we could have stayed another night to explore Kilkenny more.

The room we had at Butler House was very nice. Large with garden access. Nice sized en suite. It was showing a little age under close scrutiny but nice all the same. The location was convenient to all we planned on doing in Kilkenny. The breakfast was plentiful, offering hot and cold options. All that we had were enjoyable. The staff was very friendly throughout our stay.

Kilkenny is a quaint small city and Butler House is an ideal location from which to explore. All members of staff were welcoming and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was superb with a wide variety of options and a breath taking view of the garden. On site parking was a bonus.