Just back from a 2 night stay at the Ormonde. Friendly staff, great location. Room fairly standard but spotlessly clean with comfy bed. Standout was the food, both at breakfast & especially in the Hoban bar in the evening. We had dinner 1st night as part of our deal but dined there 2nd also, notwithstanding that Kilkenny is stuffed with good restaurants, because we liked it so much. Highly recommend.