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Butler House

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Butler house, room 83, overlooked the street. That room is not a good idea on a weekend. There is a bar directly across the street and both Friday and Saturday evening, it was very noisy till very late. Garden view rooms do cost extra. Otherwise the staff and the accommodations were excellent. There is a garden in the back which... More

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Birmingham, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The Butler house offers a great location with views of the Castle and gardens if you can get a room facing in that area. My husband I were given a room that looked out the front of the house which is located on a pub lined street. We were up all night hearing music and listening to the party-goers outside... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

On a two-week journey through Ireland, Butler House was a small splurge for my group, but well worth it. The property is gorgeous, and very thoughtfully maintained. Its affiliation with the Kilkenny Castle and the Arts & Design Center really helps guests feel connected to the town. My husband and I reserved a superior double and were thrilled that we... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Richard gave me such a great greeting and then upgraded us to room 78. He gave us great meal suggestions too. The room was huge, clean and the view of the gardens and castle was so pretty. The location was great, we were able to walk to everywhere we wanted. Breakfast at the Design Center was delicious and filling. There... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Butler House is great. It started with Richard at reception who is wonderful. Our car had a flat and he helped us find a place to get it fixed. Next, on to the rooms. The rooms are large , they where very clean and have a lot of character ( which can mean a few creaks though). The bathroom itself... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Friendly staff ready to greet you when you arrive. Room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was fantastic. Would certainly recommend it. Very well situated. In fact the day we were here it started getting unseasonably warm, and we just returned to our rooms and changed. Nice being so close to everything.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Beautiful old home- gorgeous gardens behind. Great location so close everything. The staff was so nice and helpful. Carried our bags, gave us advice for where to eat and get a drink, (all were good choices!) Rooms were nice and beds were oh so comfortable. We had a veiw of the castle and the gardens. There are tables in the... More

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Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Not a typical lobby, a gentleman apparently saw us approach the parking lot so when we walked in he was ready to greet us to check in. He was nice enough to offer two types of rooms, we're glad we chose the slightly smaller room for the advantage of looking out over the castle (in fact the room was still... More

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This was a great place to stay! The rooms were amazing - we just wish we would have had more time to enjoy them. Each room has a completely different "feel".... Couldn't beat the location - felt like you were actually on the castle grounds...

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

I slept like a baby in my spotlessly clean room in Butlers House in the centre of Kilkenny. So far I can't fault it, from the lovely warm welcome to the beautiful bathroom but then there's the breakfast. It was one of the nicest breakfasts I've had in an Irish hotel for a long time. It's served in the Kilkenny... More

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Also Known As:
Butler House Hotel
Butler House Hotel Kilkenny
Address: 16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Kilkenny > Kilkenny
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites
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Ranked #12 of 91 B&Bs / Inns in Kilkenny
Price range (per night): ₹ 10,483 - 13,077
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Butler House, Luxury Guesthouse - formally the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle built in 1770. This historical house is situated in the centre of Kilkenny City, adjacent to Kilkenny Castle. An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler house was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings and marble fireplaces are all features of this 18th century house. The house is a combination of contemporary furnishings and period elegance. Butler House boasts thirteen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford guests an impressive sense of comfort and space. The spacious superior rooms and suites have bow windows, which overlook the secluded gardens and Kilkenny Castle.In Room Facilities include: Queen Sized BedsMulti Channel HD TVHair DryerTea/Coffee FacilitiesTelephoneSafeComplimentary WIFI accessComplimentary Mineral WaterOn Site Facilities include:Free Private Car ParkComplimentary Full Irish breakfast (served in the Kilkenny Design Centre)Access to the walled gardenDVD PlayerCots for babiesBabysitting Service ... more   less 
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