Great place to work
Happy team. Happy guests.
The Hoban Hotel is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work™ – an achievement based on direct employee feedback about trust, pride, and camaraderie. We believe great hospitality starts with a great workplace, and this certification confirms our dedication to our people and culture.
- Great Place to Work® Certification 2025
- Ireland’s Best Workplaces™ 2025
- Ireland’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025
- Ireland’s Best Workplaces™ for Health & Wellbeing 2025
- Ireland’s Best Workplaces™ in Hospitality 2024
- Fáilte Ireland ‘Employer Excellence – Gold Outstanding Employer’ Accreditation 2025
TripAdvisor
Rated by those who matter most – our guests.
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny is proud to have earned the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, an honour reserved for hotels that consistently receive exceptional reviews from real travellers around the world. What makes this recognition truly special is that it’s based entirely on genuine guest feedback — and our guests have spoken loud and clear.
We’ve maintained an outstanding average guest experience on Tripadvisor, with reviewers frequently praising our attentive staff
We are also proud recipients of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This honour is based on consistently excellent reviews from real travellers — a reflection of our focus on creating warm, welcoming experiences for every guest.
The Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award recognises hotels that consistently receive exceptional reviews from guests. It places The Hoban Hotel in the top 10% of hotels worldwide, based on guest satisfaction, service, and overall experience.
We’re proud to have maintained glowing guest reviews. Visitors often mention our friendly staff, spotless rooms, delicious food, and relaxing atmosphere — all of which contribute to our outstanding rating.
This certification is based on direct feedback from our team and reflects a high-trust, positive workplace culture. It means we value our staff, and in turn, they deliver fantastic service to our guests.
Our awards offer peace of mind. They’re proof that we deliver quality service, comfort, and guest satisfaction on a consistent basis. When you book with The Hoban Hotel, you’re choosing an award-winning experience you can trust.
Both the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award and the Great Place to Work™ Certification are evaluated annually. We strive every year to not only maintain our standards but to improve wherever possible.
