NUMBER NINE
HOTEL
A new kind of hotel on Merchants Quay. Check in with your phone, sleep in a seriously comfortable bed, and step straight out into Ireland's oldest city. No front desk. No queue. No fuss.
A hotel that gets out of your way
Twelve rooms on Waterford's historic quayside. The whole stay runs from your phone. Book in a couple of taps, get your door code before you travel, and let yourself in whenever you land. No lobby queue, no key cards, no one handing you a form at midnight.
Tech where it helps. People when it matters.
Book online, let yourself in, settle straight into your stay. Nothing to collect, nobody to wait for, and our team a message away the whole time.
- 1 Book online Pick your room and dates. Confirmation lands instantly.
- 2 Let yourself in Your door code arrives before you travel. Nothing to collect.
- 3 Settle in Great bed, fast Wi-Fi, the whole city on your doorstep.
A proper bed and a proper location. Every room is ensuite, with fast Wi-Fi and a bed worth the lie-in. The front rooms look out over the River Suir, the Viking Triangle and Reginald's Tower are a five minute walk the other way, and the bus and rail stations are under ten on foot. Independent restaurants, cafés and pubs start around the corner.
Built for the way people travel now. Here for the Greenway, the food, the history, or just a couple of days off? Arrive when it suits you, skip the formalities, and spend your time on Waterford instead of on checking in.
A quayside address in Ireland's oldest city
Number Nine takes its name from its address: 9 Merchants Quay, on the waterfront of Waterford city. This quay has faced the River Suir for more than a thousand years, since Viking traders first tied their longships along this stretch of river. Reginald's Tower, the Viking Triangle and the Medieval Museum are a five minute stroll from the front door, with the House of Waterford Crystal a few streets beyond.
The house itself is a classic quayside building given a new life as a twelve room hotel. Rooms at the front look out across the river, the city's independent cafés, restaurants and pubs begin around the corner, and Plunkett rail station is ten minutes on foot across the bridge. From here, the Waterford Greenway rolls out 46 kilometres of car free cycling all the way to Dungarvan.
Waterford at your doorstep
Our own guides to the city we call home, written and kept up to date by the team.
The Waterford Greenway
46 km of car free cycling from the city to Dungarvan, with bike hire nearby.
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Things to do in Waterford
Reginald's Tower, the Viking Triangle, Waterford Crystal and more.
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Where to eat
The cafés, restaurants and pubs we send our guests to, all within a short walk.
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On in Waterford over the next few weeks
Day trips from Number Nine
Start on your doorstep in Waterford, then let the rest of Ireland tempt you: Dublin, Cork, Cobh and Galway are all within reach for a day out.
Questions guests ask us most
The short version of the essentials. The full list, from cancellation cover to house rules, lives on our FAQ page.
Read all FAQsWhat time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out can be added during booking, subject to availability.
How does check-in work?
Keyless and self-service. Your personal access code arrives before you travel, so you can let yourself in any time after 3:00 PM. No front desk, no queue, no waiting on anyone.
Is there parking?
There is a large public pay car park directly across the street on Merchants Quay. It is not managed by the hotel, so parking is at your own arrangement, but it could not be more convenient.
Do you serve breakfast?
We don't serve breakfast, but you're spoilt for choice: Waterford has excellent cafés and restaurants within a two minute walk. Our where to eat guide has the team's favourites.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
Where exactly is Number Nine?
We are at 9 Merchants Quay, Waterford X91 ENF7, right on the quayside overlooking the River Suir. Reginald's Tower and the Viking Triangle are a five minute walk away, and the bus and rail stations are under ten minutes on foot.