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Old Bank House
Average price*: $221 (€152) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 based on 54 reviews 54 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 11 hotels in Kinsale
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  • Rooms: 17
Description: Spoil yourself in the luxurious, newly refurbished, award winning Old Bank House Kinsale. V oted one of the "Top 100 Place to Stay in Ireland" by... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
11 Pearse Street
Kinsale
Ireland

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“lovely and captivating”

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5 of 5 stars
ireland
Sep 24, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We drove into Kinsale yesterday just to check it out.....we came the day before and there were no rooms to be had for Saturday night so we had to backtrack. On Sunday, however, it seemed that people were clearing out--weddings were over and sporting events were finished. After looking at 3 guesthouses, both 3 and 4 star, we decided upon the Old Bank house because of it's charm, cleanliness, and perfect location. There are no pubs nearby so it is quiet at night, but it is a bustling little town and you can get everywhere in a few minutes walking. 5 restaurants were identified for us to try based on our preferences, and the manager of the guesthouse took great pains to share with us what would be the most important sites to be seen. Lo and behold in the next several hours we came to meet several US couples who had also seen the beauty and the comfort afforded by this small guesthouse. It has a lift---a rarity in Ireland--and the most helpful staff ever. We love it here...will stay perhaps several days, and recommend it highly. We were able to do a little bargaining on price given that it is September, and recommend that also.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the staff is always at your service for anything you need!
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bpaljax's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 65+
Member since: March 03, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
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“step back in time”

Old Bank House

Sep 16, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Imagine living in Georgian Times while staying in the Old Bank House, Kinsale. It's absolutely georgeous, with the most beautiful period pieces of furniture and soft furnishings.

My husband and I spent only two nights in the most divine bedroom decorated with every attention to detail. I only wish we had been staying two weeks!

Treat yourself to a visit and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Kinsale. Great resturants, serving the best of local produce.

You will receive a very warm welcome from Margaurite and her staff. Very nice people.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
missmaralin's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: September 16, 2007
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“Utmost hospitality”

Old Bank House

Aug 28, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

My partner and I were lucky enough to find a vacancy a fortnight ago without having made a booking. We were greeted warmly at the door by Marguerite the General Manager who offered the best room. Being on the top floor we enjoyed a water view and no noise from the traffic below.
Staying here was just a delight. The breakfast room was beautiful, and the food was cooked perfectly to order. Internet was free.
Security was sensible as the front door could only be opened by guests using their room key.
Unfortunately Old Bank House was full on subsequent nights however Marguerite and the Assistant Manager Lianne organised our next three nights for us, one further night in Kinsale, one in Baltimore further along the South-West coast, and a final night in Douglas near Cork Airport.
One final gesture was to be invited back for a free cooked breakfast even though we were staying in another guest house which did not offer cooked breakfast.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Classy and hospitable
    • Disliked — Low water pressure in shower
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rodney-j's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 02, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine
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“A favorite spot!”

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5 of 5 stars
Winchester, MA
Aug 24, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Very nice treat, as compared with the B&Bs in which we stayed. High end and pricey, but worth it. Best breakfast we had in all of Ireland (no, really!)! Friendly, hard-working staff. Great location. Would absolutely stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Perfect mix of location and comfort.
    • Disliked — Price. The most expensive place we stayed, including swanky Dublin hotel. 2 rooms, 2 people per room, over $1,000.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trailguide's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 12, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
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“Relax”

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5 of 5 stars
Carrickfergus
Jul 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in Kinsale last year and loved the town itself so booked five nights at the Old Bank House to be in the centre. We could not have made a better choice and can say everything there was just right, the accommodation, food and staff and the chance to just have a lovely relaxing break.
Richard & Lorna
Carrickfergus

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — great relaxing atmosphere
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mar1time's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 65+
Member since: July 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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11 Pearse Street, Kinsale, Ireland