Killenard Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Killenard, County Laois

You’re already probably planning a visit to historically relevant sites during your trip to Killenard. During your stay, you can visit the spas and restaurants. During your stay in this relaxing area, you can also relish a trip to the bars.

Based on our travel expertise, The Heritage is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Rock of Dunamase is a short 13-minute drive away.

Killenard is home to 2 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is The Heritage Golf Club. You’ll also find Emo Court and Kildare Shopping Village in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Killenard, giving a sense of history.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in a hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Killenard, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.