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Newpark Hotel

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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About us

On over 40 acres of parkland, offering luxurious accommodation, a Health Club & Spa and fun filled kids’ activities, this family-friendly hotel is the ideal base for exploring Kilkenny. With elegant banqueting suites, suitable for a large or intimate Kilkenny wedding and spacious conference facilities, our dedicated team will ensure all your needs are met whether you are here for business or leisure. Newpark Hotel Kilkenny offers a versatile and professional meeting room and conference environment on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. With 9 dedicated meeting rooms all with natural daylight, our smaller meeting rooms atre the ideal size for breakout rooms from the main conference. Our ballroom can facilitate a conference for up to 500 delegates. We have 132 bedrooms ranging from Classic rooms to our newly refurbished Balcony Suites, Our conference hotel, is ideally located just five minutes’ drive from exit 8 on the M9 motorway, and directions from major Irish cities and airports can be found here. Complimentary on-site car-parking is available for up to 300 cars

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space11,668 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms132
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Discover Ireland

Awards

Industry awards
Gold Medal Awards- Ireland Family Friendly Hotel.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Whirlpool

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Hospitality Certified

Certification body: Green Hospitality Awards

Issued: 6/25/2024 Expires: 6/25/2027

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,668.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,982.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,389.6 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
30
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Dunmore Suite
2,389.6 sq. ft.
72.8 x 32.8 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
500
120
250
500
500
300
100
Glendine Suite
1,614.6 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
300
70
160
300
300
150
100
Walnut & Willow Suite
753.5 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
80
35
--
80
40
40
Lime & Larch
818.1 sq. ft.
34.0 x 24.0 sq. ft.
6.6 ft.
80
35
--
80
40
40
Rossmore
1,614.6 sq. ft.
-
6.6 ft.
160
20
150
-
160
80
22
The Oak Suite
473.6 sq. ft.
26.0 x 18.0 sq. ft.
6.6 ft.
16
-----
16
Gulliver's Restaurant
10.8 sq. ft.
-
-
130
-
130
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Ballroom
3,982.6 sq. ft.
121.4 x 32.8 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
800
190
400
800
800
450
200

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
132
Suites
8

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 85.13 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Castlecomer Discovery Park
Castlecomer Discovery Park offers hours of entertainment for both families and adults in need of adventure. The activity centre has a range of activities; from orienteering to boating, climbing, ziplining and much more. It even has activities for children as young as three to enjoy.
Shopping
Shopping
Kilkenny is a hub of shopping streets. Whether you’re looking for high-street stores, boutique buys, artisan crafts or vintage finds, you’re sure to discover what you need. Newpark Hotel is in very close proximity to Mac Donagh Junction Shopping centre, only a short 10 minute stroll away.
Golfing
Kilkenny is a beautiful county, full of parklands, forestry and natural water features that make it a fantastic home for golf courses. Kilkenny Gold Club is next door to Newpark Hotel and only a short stroll away. There are also three renowned golf courses within driving distance of Newpark Hotel, Callan Golf Club, Castlecomer Golf Club and Gowran Golf Club.
Medieval Mile
Museum
he former St Mary’s Church has been converted into a modern museum designed to enrich the cultural life of the city and provide a new international standard attraction for visitors. The 13th century St Mary’s church and graveyard is the finest example of a medieval church in Ireland. As the starting point of the ‘Medieval Mile’ trail, it brings to life Kilkenny’s history as Ireland’s premier medieval city.
Newpark Adventure Trail
Park
The Newpark Hotel estate is home to a variety of friendly animals. These include everything from rabbits and sheep, to peacocks, Shetland ponies emus, llamas and llpacas. The farm is open to guests in the summer months, and they can even help farm hands feed the animals on occasion.
Kilkenny Castle
Historical landmark
10 mins
Standing for over 8 centuries on the River Nore, Kilkenny Castle is one of Kilkenny’s main visitor attractions. Tours of the castle are now available, and the perfectly restored building provides a great insight into life in the past.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Newpark Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Newpark Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Newpark Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Newpark Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Newpark Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Newpark Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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