Hackett's Bar at Seán Byrne's in Kilkenny

03/06/2026: B&B package. Family trip, 2 children aged 5 and 2. Check in was fine, helpful staff. Stayed in room 350. 2 singles and a double. Bed rails provided for the kids which was great. Room was very clean. Although strong smell of air freshener when we arrived which was a bit sickening upon entering. The bathroom could do with a retractable clothes line to help with drying the swimming gear. Corridors were so noisy with children until quite late at night. This was midweek so probably quieter than at weekends. Had to book the pool which I found annoying as felt under pressure to go and to be out at a certain time. Changing rooms were soaking wet. Someone should have been around more regularly to dry mop the floor. Adult mains were tasty. The portions were very small and the price was quite expensive. Children's meals were an absolute rip off. Toddler got the same portion of chips as the 5 year old. My son chose a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. I anticipated a large palm sized cookie. After I reminded the waitress about our dessert order, what came out for 2 Maryland cookies and a scoop of ice cream for €5. A large jug of miwadi was €2.50. I thought these prices were extremely high. Breakfast was very good. Good selection. Children were well catered for. There was a child's play area on the 2nd floor. This could have used a good clean. Safety mats in disarray and much older children there unsupervised as the games room wasn't open. Jurassic Newpark was most definitely the highlight of the stay. Although disappointed with the contents of the goodie bags (no bottle or cap). The children had a great time at the park.

24/05/2026: 1.Magnificent staff (Callum working in the bar was nothing but spectacular, professional and so much craic. Whatever they are paying him is not enough he represents the hotel so well😁 honesyone of the best bar man I have ever met) 2. Wonderful staff(have I mentioned Callum lol) 3. It is expensive to stay no way around that. However considering how well they run it etc I guess but I hope the price doesn't increase