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title: "The Killeshin Hotel vs The Maltings: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. The Killeshin Hotel or The Maltings in Portlaoise? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-killeshin-hotel-portlaoise-vs-the-maltings-portlaoise/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# The Killeshin Hotel vs The Maltings

Both are in Portlaoise, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ballyroan
## [The Killeshin Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-killeshin-hotel-portlaoise/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2203654/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★ · Maryborough
## [The Maltings](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-maltings-portlaoise/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2206430/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose The Maltings if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Why is The Killeshin Hotel better than The Maltings?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (131 vs 2), so the rating is more reliable (×66)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Maltings better than The Killeshin Hotel?

1.  1.8 km closer to the city centre (−1.8 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Killeshin Hotel | The Maltings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | – |
| Location | 2.7 | – |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Public transport | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.9  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.6  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 131  (+129) | 2 |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | – |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 280 m  (−1.8 km) |
| To public transport | 2.0 km | – |
| To the airport | 80 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | – |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 87 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.3 km apart

## The Killeshin Hotel or The Maltings: common questions

### Which is better, The Killeshin Hotel or The Maltings?

They are evenly matched. The Killeshin Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, star rating, check-out until; The Maltings is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, The Killeshin Hotel or The Maltings?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Maltings is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for The Killeshin Hotel.

### How far apart are The Killeshin Hotel and The Maltings?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-killeshin-hotel-portlaoise-vs-the-maltings-portlaoise/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/