International Hotel Killarney
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#2Hotels in KillarneyTravelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026
- Step-free access
- Ideal for business, big groups, a special occasion
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International Hotel Killarney: a family-run four-star hotel in Killarney town centre, a short walk from Killarney National Park.
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What's on here
Why go
- Morning coffee in The Brasserie, a habit still kept by members of the Cooper family.
- The Four Masters’ Hatch in the Residents Lounge, where 1950s owners kept meeting.
- Hannigans Bar & Restaurant, where families are invited to a family meal to end the day.
- Killarney National Park, a short walk away, where guests can cycle, walk or take a jaunting car.
Good to know
Travelers' Choice 2026
Diners ClubFamily roomsBridal suiteAllergy-free roomSuitesNon-smoking roomsCharmingBusinessInterconnected rooms availableSafeRoom serviceWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVHair dryerIronPaid public parking nearbyFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Free internetWifiTaxi serviceExpress check-in / check-outBaggage storageComplimentary tea
Good for
- Families Family rooms, cots on request, kids' meals and a family meal at Hannigans Bar & Restaurant.
- Groups Groups of up to 100 people are welcome, and a banquet room is available.
- Business Meeting rooms and conference facilities are available.
Rooms
- Family room
- Sleeps up to four · one double bed and two single beds En-suite bathroom and complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Triple room
- One double bed and one single bed For families of three.
- Executive, Superior and Classic guestrooms
- Guestrooms
- Suites
- Suite
- Bridal suite
- Suite
- Allergy-free room
- Room
- Non-smoking room
- Room
- Connecting rooms
- Some rooms can be interconnected.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar or lounge
- Breakfast Breakfast can also be served in the room.
- Special diet menus
- Complimentary tea
- Complimentary instant coffee
- Free high speed Wi-Fi
- Parking Paid public parking nearby; a set-down area sits outside the main entrance.
- Taxi service
- Concierge
- 24-hour security
- Express check-in and check-out
- Baggage storage
- Laundry service
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Banquet room
- Meeting rooms
- Conference facilities
- Photocopier and fax in business centre
- Kids' meals
- Non-smoking hotel
- In-room safe
- Room service
- Wake-up call
- Air conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Housekeeping
- Fishing
- Boating
- Hiking
- Bicycle tours
- Walking tours
Restaurants and bars on site
- Hannigans Bar & Restaurant — restaurant and bar, one of the hotel's well-known places for a drink or meal.
- Shalbourne Restaurant — serves breakfast and dinner.
- The Brasserie — on the lower ground floor next to reception; parties are held here.
- The Library — a room for a quiet coffee, with historical pieces on display; used for special-occasion dining.
- Back bar — on the ground floor, reached by a few steps.
Location
- Killarney town centre — the hotel stands in the heart of the old town.
- Kenmare Place, Killarney, County Kerry — the hotel's address.
- On the Ring of Kerry — guests can set out from the hotel to explore it.
- Brewery Lane — divides the hotel's ground floor.
What you see
- The terrace sits directly in front of the main entrance, at footpath level.
With kids
- The menu has options to suit all tastes and ages, which suits families.
- Kids' meals are offered.
- Cots can be provided on request.
- Family requirements can be raised with the reservation before arrival, by email or phone.
- The hotel promotes midterm family breaks as a time for a family stay.
Check-in and house rules
- check-in
- From 15:00
- check-out
- By 12:00
- pets
- Assistance dogs and guide dogs are always welcome.
Interesting facts4
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Locals call the hotel “The Inter”.
Killarney History, Kerry History | Killarney International Hotel -
It first stood at the entrance gates of Killarney railway station.
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A tailor on Brewery Lane was the subject of Eric Cross’s play “The Tailor and Ansty”.
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The building looks much as it did, with additions only to the right and at the rear.
Killarney History, Kerry History | Killarney International Hotel
History
The hotel was built in the mid-1800s and became a hotel in 1906. The Coyne family bought it in 1976 and still runs it.
- mid-1800sThe building is completed.
- 1846–1847The Sisters of Mercy set up a temporary hospital here during the Famine.
- 1906The building becomes a hotel and has been at the core of Killarney's tourist tradition since then.
- 1919–1921The head porter works for local republican forces as an intelligence officer.
- 1921His information leads to the Clonbanin Ambush, which kills Brigadier General Hanway Robert Cumming.
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- 1950sTwo doctors and two solicitors named Downing own the hotel; the owners are nicknamed the Four Masters.
- TodayThe Coyne family still runs the hotel after Sean's death.
Shorts
Accessibility
- Step-free entry The main entrance is at ground level, through wide double doors.
- Lift Two lifts. The main lift serves reception level, the first and the second floors. A second lift links the first and second floors to the third.
- Toilet An accessible toilet on the ground floor has support rails and baby-changing facilities.
- Step-free throughout Because of the traditional, historic building, step-free access is limited in some parts.
- Guest rooms without steps Some guest rooms can be reached without steps or with a portable ramp.
- Lobby and check-in The lobby is on the ground floor, with lower tables and comfortable seating for check-in.
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Where
Kenmare Place, Killarney V93 PXK3 Ireland
- Website
- killarneyinternational.com
- Phone
- +353-64-6631816
Questions and answers
Does International Hotel Killarney have parking?
Paid public parking is available nearby. A set-down area sits outside the main entrance, so you can drop off bags there.
Is International Hotel Killarney good for families with children?
Yes. Family rooms sleep up to four guests, cots can be provided on request, and kids' meals are offered.
Is International Hotel Killarney wheelchair accessible?
The main entrance is step-free through wide double doors, and two lifts serve the floors. Step-free access is limited in some parts of the historic building, and a wheelchair can be provided on advance request.
What time is check-in and check-out at International Hotel Killarney?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does International Hotel Killarney serve breakfast?
Yes. Shalbourne Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and breakfast can also be served in the room.
Can I book a room at International Hotel Killarney online?
Yes, rooms can be booked on the hotel's own website.
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