The new park is a very popular hotel with groups, individuals, and locals alike. it caters for families particularly well. facilities include 17 m swimming pool, fuly equipped gymnasium and health spa. (08/06tm).

set back from the road, within its own grounds, the hotel has a huge modern facade, with a glass atrium.

all rooms are spacious with a contemporary finish incorporation light colours and dark woods.

the hotel has a large more formal restaurant together with a relaxed brasserie, which is very popular with locals. ideal for either a quiet drink to soft piano music or a snack after a shopping trip.

the lobby is very large and modern. it was completed in 1999 and is circular with a very large seating area. the glass atrium adds to the feeling of spaciousness. the decor is modern and rich in colour.

kilkenny is a medieval city with a magnificent cultural, craft and environmental heritage. on the edge of this historic city, in over 40 acres of parkland, newpark hotel combines the best traditions of irish hospitality with modern facilities, dedicated professionalism and friendly service.