I was so pleased with how everything went at kilkenny house. I was welcomed very warmly. Check in was eqsy and fast and after i arrived in my room and had a few minutes I sat down at the Bar and had a blast with John (staff) and the locals. It wasnt even a Problem to spontaniously stay 2 more nights after talking to eamonn. Would definitely recommend to stay there. Its at the absolute beginning at the "night life" road of kilkenny so you can explore the whole city from there no problem!