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Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre
Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Kilkenny
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“lovely hotel, but a few problems”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Stayed here late in the year and the heating was broken so it was freezing! Reagardless of that it was a lovely hotel, and I enjoyed my stay (sort of).
*nice, clean rooms
*modern decor
*quite family friendly :(small private cinema)
*good food

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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LyrathEstate, General Manager at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
Dear Rate or Slate

I appreciate the time you have taken to share your feedback with us on Trip Advisor following your stay at the Lyrath Estate Hotel and convention centre.

I am really pleased that on the whole you enjoyed your break with us, and found the standards of cleanliness, decor and cuisine to be of a very high standard. I was however disappointed to learn of the difficulties you experienced with the heating within your room, I will personally ensure that our maintenance team are aware of your feedback and will endeavour to double check all are fully functional. I note your stay was in November and would appreciate it if you might contact me directly in order that I identify the room you occupied.

I have shared your very kind comments regarding the food, service and cleanliness of the hotel to all of my team members who were really pleased to hear such fantastic feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for what we can assure you will be another thoroughly enjoyable stay and clearly one where the room is more comfortable in terms of temperature.


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Iain Gray
General Manager
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Kilkenny
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LyrathEstate, General Manager at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
Dear Alice P

I appreciate the time you have taken to share your feedback with us on Trip Advisor following your recent stay at the Lyrath Estate Hotel and convention centre.

I am really pleased that you enjoyed your recent break with us and had the opportunity to experience all of the facilities whilst you were with us. As you mention in your review the Spa can at times be rather busy and it is advisable to book in advance of arrival to avoid disappointment

I have shared your very kind comments regarding the food, service cleanliness, and ambience of the hotel to all of my team members who were really pleased to hear such fantastic feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for what we can assure you will be another thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Best Wishes

Iain Gray
General Manager
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Dublin, Ireland
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Another great stay in Lyrath”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

My husband and I are returning guests to Lyrath. We checked in on Thursday 31st January for a 3 night break. When we arrived, the hotel was very quiet and check-in was quick and efficient. We checked into our room, which funnily enough was the same room we had previously stayed in. This was perfect as the deluxe balcony rooms are simply elegant, spacious and luxurious. The bathroom is functional and beautiful with separate shower, bath and toilet.

The hotel was peaceful and quiet on Thursday night which was lovely. We dined in Yindees and enjoyed a delicious meal. We did not go for a starter as we remembered that the portion size is quite generous. I had a stir fry that was absolutely delicious! I was also eyeing my husband’s curry which was also tasty. Dinner was followed by drinks by the fireplace and a game of snooker in the snooker room.
On Friday, we took full advantage of what the hotel has to offer by going for a walk on the property, a quick dip in the pool and then lazed for a few hours in the Oasis Spa. This is the epitome of relaxation! That night, we dined in La Perla, which is a lovely restaurant. There were a few teething problems with service but nothing to lose patience over to be honest.
The hotel started to get a little busier on Saturday, as you would expect. We noticed that a wedding party had arrived. Although it apparently was a big wedding, we did not feel their presence as the wedding reception area is separate to the main building.
Each morning we were looking forward to breakfast. Breakfast is taken in La Perla restaurant and is a self service. In saying that, I absolutely cannot fault it. The selection is quite impressive and the food was delicious. I was being careful on what I was eating (=diet, in simple words) over the week end and I have to say, I was able to enjoy food and did not feel like I was missing out.

Overall, it was a great and relaxing week end. Lyrath is a big hotel but it still has personality and warmth. The only thing is that we had a little problem, due to other inconsiderate guests who thought that knocking on doors at 5am would be a good idea and although this is obviously not the hotel’s fault, they dealt with it in a great manner. Our complaint was listened to and addressed in a satisfying way.

Would I recommend this hotel? Absolutely and without any hesitation. We are already looking forward to returning to Lyrath.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LyrathEstate, General Manager at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
Dear Mongola

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us on Trip Advisor following your recent stay at the Lyrath Estate Hotel and convention centre.

I am really delighted that you enjoyed your recent break with us and had the opportunity to experience all of the facilities whilst you were with us. It is also great to hear that you are returning guests and have enjoyed the Lyrath experience in the past.

I have passed on your very kind comments regarding the food, service and ambience of the hotel to all of my team members who were really pleased to hear such fantastic feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for what we can assure you will be another thoroughly enjoyable stay.

I am Glad that you were able to take advantage of one of our special offers which we run very frequently during the quieter periods of the year.

Best Wishes

Iain Gray
General Manager
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“Lovely break in Lyrath”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Stayed from 3rd-5th February-a Sunday to Tuesday. Hotel was pleasantly busy for 'midweek' providing a nice atmosphere without feeling overly crowded. Ate in both restaurants each of the nights and both were equally good, breakfast was excellent with a wide range on offer especially the fruits/nuts range. There was an excellent singer/guitarist playing on the Sunday night which was a lovely surprise! Pool was nice but small, we didn't use the spa - didn't want any treatments and as it is €30pp for use of the thermal suite needless to say we didn't use it!! We had a lovely room - superior as this was included in our deal. Cant complain about anything - we had a lovely stay that was excellent value for money but comparing to other 4/5star hotels we've stayed in I would probably only return if we got another good offer/deal!!

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LyrathEstate, General Manager at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
Dear cc_Cork

Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us on Trip Advisor following your recent stay at the Lyrath Estate Hotel and convention centre.

I am really pleased that you enjoyed your break with us and had the opportunity to experience most of the facilities whilst you were with us, and found all of these to be of a very high standard. I have passed on your comments to Louise our Spa manager regarding the tariff for the thermal suite and we aim to review the pricing for this service within the next month.

I am Glad that you were able to take advantage of one of our special offers which we run very frequently during the quieter periods of the year.

Best Wishes

Iain Gray
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“Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Stayed in this hotel on Sunday the 3rd Feb 2013. This is our second time at this hotel. The staff were friendly and welcomed us. We has a nice meal in the bar and there was a one man band in the bar to entertain us that evening.

We had a pleasant relaxed stay and would return again.

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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LyrathEstate, General Manager at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre, responded to this review
February 27, 2013
Dear Sescommunications

I am very pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay with us here at the Lyrath Estate Hotel, and many thanks for leaving a review on Trip Advisor following your stay.

It is pleasing to learn that you have visited us at Lyrath in the past. Our key asset is of course our team and it is very rewarding when they are recognised for the great service they provide to all of our valued Guests.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Lyrath Estate Hotel for another very enjoyable stay.

Best wishes

Iain Gray
General Manager
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Also Known As:
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre Hotel Kilkenny
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa And Convention Centre
Lyrath Estate Hotel, Spa & Convention Centre Hotel
Lyrath Hotel Kilkenny
Lyrath Hotel
Lyrath Estate Kilkenny
Lyrath Estate Hotel Convention Centre
Address: Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Kilkenny > Kilkenny
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Kilkenny
#2 Luxury Hotels in Kilkenny
#3 Family Hotels in Kilkenny
#3 Business Hotels in Kilkenny
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set amid 170 acres of mature parkland, 1.2km from Kilkenny City, Lyrath Estate fuses stunning contemporary hotel design with the elegance of the original 17th century Lyrath House. Featuring 137 spaciously appointed air-conditioned bedrooms, numerous bars and restaurants, the Oasis Spa and Oasis Health Club, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows which border its 17 meter infinity edge pool. Whilst the "Kilkenny Convention Centre" at Lyrath Estate offers purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities for up to 1,500 delegates. ... more   less 
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