About Berkeley House
A three-star guest house, Berkeley House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a Georgian townhouse. Nearby attractions include Kilkenny Castle and the National Craft Gallery.
The property has ten letting rooms, with single, twin, double, and quad options available. Rooms offer full en-suite facilities along with flat-screen TVs with satellite service, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi.
Berkeley House is a smoke-free property with a communal lounge. Guests can take advantage of tours/ticket assistance, dry cleaning and laundry services, and complimentary overnight parking.
Room rates include a continental breakfast. Dining spots near the guest house include Petronella Restaurant, The Fig Tree, and Campagne.
Guests can visit attractions such as the Black Abbey, the Set Theatre, and St Canice’s Cathedral, all situated within a ten to 15-minute walk of the property. The coast at Wexford is a little over an hour away by car.
Positive Reviews
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Centrally located
According to reviews, one of the most popular features of this property is the location. Guests have found that the guest house offers a central setting that is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and bars as well as cultural attractions.
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Clean and comfy rooms
Although guests note that the rooms here look a little dated and that some of the furniture could use an update, they also tend to find the accommodation as clean and comfortable. The selection of amenities, while not extensive, includes essential comforts such as tea/coffee and Internet access.
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Enjoyable breakfast
Very few guests have had anything but a good impression of the breakfast served at this Kilkenny B&B. The general consensus is that the morning meal is simple but enjoyable and plentiful.
Negative Reviews
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Surroundings can be noisy
Guests have enjoyed the central location of this guest house although do tend to find that it comes with a fair amount of background noise due to people leaving local bars late at night. Guests have also mentioned that they found the walls between rooms thin.
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Plumbing related issues
Reviews suggest that you may find the water pressure for the showers is rather lacklustre. Guests also comment that the water here doesn't taste all that nice and, thus, question why the hotel doesn't provide free bottled water.
negative:
Parking situation could be improved
Guests are appreciative of the free parking but are disappointed that it is only offered overnight. If you are staying for a few days, you will likely need to pay an hourly charge for daytime parking.