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Athenaeum House Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Waterford Treasures Museum

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Near Christ Church Cathedral, Athenaeum House Hotel combines history and comfort with a tranquil garden, cozy fireplace in the lobby, and serene library. Unwind with breakfast or dinner at Zaks Restaurant overlooking the garden views. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services and multilingual staff available.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Single Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Christendom,, Waterford, County Kilkenny, X91 NT3F

What's nearby

  • Spirit Leisure Centre & Spa - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Waterford Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 11 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mount Congreve Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Waterford (WAT) - 27 min drive
  • Carrick-on-Suir Station - 23 min drive
  • Waterford Station - 24 min walk
  • Thomastown Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reg - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Gingerman - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kyoto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Berkana Bakery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Athenaeum House Hotel

  • When you stay at Athenaeum House Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Waterford Treasures Museum and St. Patrick's Church. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Zaks Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers garden views. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Zaks Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Athenaeum House

Athenaeum House Hotel

Athenaeum House Hotel Waterford

Athenaeum House Waterford

Athenaeum Hotel Waterford

Athenaeum House Hotel Hotel

Athenaeum House Hotel Waterford

Athenaeum House Hotel Hotel Waterford

Frequently asked questions

Does Athenaeum House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Athenaeum House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Athenaeum House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Athenaeum House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Athenaeum House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as body boarding and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Athenaeum House Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Athenaeum House Hotel?

Yes, Zaks Restaurant offers garden views.

Does Athenaeum House Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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Reviews

Athenaeum House Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, room we were in is looking a little worn, restaurant and food were excellent.
Bob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay was lovely , its a shame the hotel is closing
carol ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a clean well managed boutique hotel that has an excellent restaurant. The grounds which are 10 minutes from the centre of Waterford are well manicured and leaves you with the feeling of a country home.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was an absolutely beautiful property we stayed an extra night sadly it is closing at the end of the month to be turned into a nursing home I hope the guests that live there enjoy it it as much as we did
Janet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place with lots of character, three minutes to town, quiet location. Comfortable stay.
Thomas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible room in the basement. Sat on Bed and was very old with sunken spots. Did not stay. Would not recommend
Kathie, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Shabby basement rooms in a rough neighborhood

What an unfortunate welcome to Waterford. We paid premium to stay at this hotel to enjoy a historic Waterford building, however, we were shunted into the basement, accessible only by a staff elevator, and next to storage rooms. The front desk is always empty so at both check in and check out, we had to wait in the lobby for someone to come by. In fact, this was the only time we were able to even get a glimpse of the building. The room was dark and outdated--the pillows were flat, the remote to the tiny television didn't work, the table was stained. There was no kettle, so you couldn't even enjoy a cup of tea in the morning. The only perk about the room was the bathroom which had a very powerful shower and a nice tub. I found myself in the bath just to avoid the horrible bedroom. The location is horrible as well--it is over a half hour walk to town, by busy highways with lorries zipping by just inches away because there is no safe sidewalk. It also requires that you walk through rough neighborhoods with gangs of loud teenagers roaming around--the businesses are protected with bulletproof glass. I didn't even know such rough places existed in Ireland--it was only after we checked out of our hotel and explored the town the next day that we began to enjoy our day. I felt sure I would be robbed or worse getting to and from the hotel. I feel utterly deceived that I paid a premium price for a supposedly premium hotel only to be dumped in a basement in a bad neighborhood.
Corey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice indeed,staff very pleased and really helpful.
Louise, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Character hotel in nice grounds

Mansion now converted to a hotel so has lots of character and nice grounds. Nice restaurant with outdoor terrace.
Tony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great staff, lovely location, rooms very tired

Great staff, lovely quiet location. The dining area and outside veranda overlooking the gardens was lovely. Wifi was not great. The rooms need a good overhaul. Very tired looking
Gill, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

We were very happy with out stay here. Loved the garden and patio! Service was wonderful, as was the food!
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Disappointed

This hotel needs to be upgraded match the asking price. The rooms were quite old and it had, I think, a 12 inch TV ! Abit off the track from the main town and activities but breakfast was good.
MERVYN, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Old world atmosphere
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great Staff, hotel was old

The staff were fantastic, they were very helpful and the food at the hotel was fantastic, but the room we were given was old with peeling walls and smelt rather musty. The mattress was ancient and the springs popped when you moved, and the TV was about the size of a laptop screen on the wall. I hope they do the rooms up soon as it would be a lovely room if it was fixed up a bit.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with great views Service brilliant. We were well looked
lorraine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

House hotel near Waterford

We are a couple who were visiting family in Waterford. The hotel is modern downstairs with a lovely restaurant and sitting area. .. Overall the experience good .. the restaurant menu very good.
Val, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointing/Tired old hotel

The hotel is very tired in terms of decor and the two double rooms we had on the ground level were AWFUL - the beds wrecked, the bathrooms in dire need of replacement; the bedding was poor - infact the whole thing was AWFUL. I gather from speaking to the staff that some of the upper floors had been refurbished - so I would strongly recommend anyone booking this hotel to check out when the mattresses were replaced! The food was fairly average, but the staff were wonderful; could not fault their service. The other issue that I could not miss on leaving the hotel was the fact that the Fire Door was locked by the disabled exit at the front of the hotel........... I commented on it in a loud voice, and we noticed that the receptionist (who had worked there for 11 years, she told me) went to unlock it. Hmm........NOT GOOD.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful

Comfortable room and excellent food. Would highly recommend a stay there.
David and Ciar, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room that we stayed for two nights was a bit dated and could have been given some TLC,But overall it is a nice Hotel that needs some investment on the decor in the bedrooms.The staff are friendly and polite too.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The town was unremarkable but the hotel was absolutely lovely, we are very glad we stayed there.
Anya, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Looked good on the website but disappointed

First the good things: Good location outside of centre of Waterford Very good breakfast Staff (especially Michelle), very friendly, professional and efficient Now the not so good: Requested a room with a nice view, got no communication about this request and a room that was half underground - hardly a good start. Heating appears to be turned off more than on resulting in the need for an additional heater in the room Wall TV was only slightly larger than my iPad! Needs an upgrade (the wall TV, not my iPad) Heated Bathroom towel rail was not heated With a few small investmemnts to revitalise the hotel I think this could eb a good one but sadly, right now, I would not recommend to you.
Antony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely food but mattress was worn out and lumpy.
Reuben, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Room not ready, and restaurant terrible

The room was not ready at check in time, our beds were not the same height as each other's. There was a bus parked at our window all night. It was a terrible experience for us. We went to the restaurant and felt like we had been transported back to the early 90's. The food was edible and my drink was terrible. There were two big parties happening in the restaurant with us, that were loud. It was not a very nice place to eat. There was also a child playing notes on the piano that did not add to the atmosphere. I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

we had a great stay at the Athenaeum House Hotel and Waterford too. We also took advantage of the restaurant for dinner and found the meal exquisite. Service and attitude from all staff that we encountered was also 2nd to none.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Needs a complete remodel

Hotel living on past glory. Rooms last refurbished when Hector was a pup. Mattresses were thin and hard. An eight aging to a six.
1-night trip