warm welcome, downhill from there. Spacious room, but not 5 star. Spa was ok, rundown in places - tiles missing, some bits out of commission (the ladies relaxation room as another reviewer has commented). Restaurant simply did not deliver on the quality that they claim. Average. Breakfast was fine. Wouldn't go back, wouldn't recommend it, not a 5 star hotel... More

Dissapointed. Arrived at 3o clock and had to wait for our room to be prepared. which was pretty basic for a 5 star. We had a massage in the couples room in the spa which was cold. as was the relaxation room. We both had to relax in the mens section which my wife found uncomfortable. Dinner was very good... More

Just back from 2 nights in Lyrath.The hotel has a beautiful reception area and excellent concierges - Tom is a character! Check in was seamless. We stayed in an executive room. Fabulous bathroom, 2 wardrobes and dressing room area. Bed was especially comfortable and sound proofing is excellent. We heard nothing from any passing guests or neighbours. Enjoyed our free... More

We're just back from a short stay at Lyrath - our second this year. It's an excellent hotel: and is situated at a convenient distance from Kilkenny city centre: just a short drive, but far enough away to really enjoy the country air We were very pleased indeed with the standard of our room, which was spacious and comfortable, with... More

This is an amazing hotel and was a fantastic break. From the moment we arrived we were made feel so welcome and at home. I highly recommend this as a break. From the labradors to the great cuisine it was memorable. The staff are so friendly and hospitable. More

This hotel is ideal if you want to feel like you are being pampered. It is beautifully designed and decorated, the spa was heaven, the food excellent and overall we really enjoyed our visit here. They even had a mini cinema where you got to pick a film of your choice if you were the first to book in on... More

Attended a wedding in Lyrath last weekend and cannot recommend this hotel enough. We received 5 star treatment from the moment we arrived right through to time of departure. We were given an room upgrade when checking in as I was using crutches and our reserved room was some distance from the lifts. Our upgrade was a suite and it... More

We were booked into the Lyrath through our vacation planner (irishtourism.com) for our first night in Ireland. We drove to the hotel from the Dublin airport and arrived just in time for afternoon tea. It was the perfect introduction to the country. We ordered the tea for two and found there to be plenty of both savory and sweet for... More

I stayed at this hotel during a convention in May 2012. As a convention center I would say it is not quite up to par with other places I've been to. I say this because the conference room layouts were probably not projected for presentations (the rooms are long and narrow meaning that people at the back of the room... More