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Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre

5.0 of 5
Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre
Ranked #2 of 22 hotels in Kilkenny
4.5 of 5 stars 576 Reviews
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  • Swimming pool(14)
  • Very good(8)
  • Helpful and friendly(6)
  • Top class(6)
  • Bar food(6)
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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We had been highly recommended the Lyrath by a number of friends and family. We had very high expectations and despite some minor hiccups left with the same. We really enjoyed our stay here. From the moment we arrived and were greeted by the doorman Tom who made us feel right at home. We were checked into the clare suite... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

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

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Wicklow, Ireland
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

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

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Wicklow, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

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

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Dublin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

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

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Killarney, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

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

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Galway
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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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

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Dublin
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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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

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Miami Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

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

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

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

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  • Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny
  • Lyrath Hotel
  • Lyrath Estate Kilkenny
  • Lyrath Estate Hotel Convention Centre
Address: Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
Price range (per night):* RM515 - 747

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