Talbot Hotel Carlow, Carlow ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland

Talbot Hotel Carlow is a four-star hotel with a rich history and reputation for excellent service. It offers vibrant leisure facilities, including the DOME Family Entertainment Centre and Talbot Fitness. Conveniently located near Carlow Town, it serves as a base for exploring nearby attractions.

Location

Situated just an hour from Dublin and 90 km from Waterford, the hotel offers easy access to the M9 motorway. Nearby attractions include Carlow Castle and Delta Sensory Gardens, making it an excellent spot for tourists and business travelers.

Rooms

The hotel features 84 spacious bedrooms, including 2 luxury suites and interconnected family rooms. Each room is individually designed to create an atmosphere of relaxed comfort. Standard amenities include Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, and secure parking.

Eat & Drink

Dining is available at Corries Bar & Bistro, catering to a wide range of tastes. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring locally sourced produce. The award-winning Liberty Tree Restaurant offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Leisure & Business

Talbot Hotel Carlow boasts extensive leisure amenities, including a 20m swimming pool and a fully equipped gym. It also provides meeting spaces accommodating up to 500 delegates, ensuring a conducive environment for business needs.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

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3 persons

30 m²

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1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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City Centre

Carlow 15.5 km

Airports

Waterford (WAT) 86.8 km

Dublin (DUB) 96.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Room!

The room was impeccably clean, offering a welcoming and comfortable environment for relaxation.view full review

Relaxing Spa Visit

The spa treatments were rejuvenating; the aromatherapy and massage left me feeling utterly refreshed.view full review

Excellent Shower Pressure

The shower offered fantastic pressure, making for an invigorating start to my day.view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen was equipped with high-quality appliances, making cooking a enjoyable experience.view full review

Great Gym Facilities

The gym was spacious and well-maintained, with a variety of workout equipment available.view full review

Fun Kids’ Area

The children’s play area was incredibly engaging, keeping my kids entertained for hours.view full review

Cozy Living Space

The living area was warm and inviting, perfect for unwinding after a long day.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

Breakfast options were delightful, with fresh ingredients and a variety of choices every morning.view full review

Efficient Meeting Rooms

The meeting rooms were equipped with modern technology and provided an ideal atmosphere for productivity.view full review

Stylish Interiors

The room decor was tasteful and contemporary, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing environment.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Hairdresser
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Bowling
Golf course
Yoga class
Sports trainer
Aerobics

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu
Children's play area
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Live entertainment
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Turkish bath
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Facial
Beauty treatment
Massage
Make up services

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland

Map view

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland

City landmarks

Castle

Carlow Castle

1.6 km

Garden

Delta Sensory Gardens

1.5 km

Church

Carlow Cathedral

1.9 km

Museum

County Carlow Military Museum

1.6 km

Park

Carlow Town Park

1.1 km

Cemetery

Croppies Grave

1.2 km

Farm

Rancho Reilly

2.7 km

Graiguecullen Bridge

1.5 km

Museum

Carlow County Museum

2.0 km

Carlow Micro Brewery

2.1 km

St. Clare's Roman Catholic Church

1.1 km

Potato Market

Liberty Tree

2.1 km

Forest

Oak Park Forest Park

2.4 km

Sleaty Church

1.3 km

Carlow Courthouse

1.8 km

Library

Carlow Central Library

1.8 km

Saint Mary's Church of Ireland

1.9 km

Tourist Office Carlow

1.9 km

Killeshin Church of Ireland

780 m

Church

Saint Mary's Church

1.3 km

Methodist Church

880 m

Mall

Fairgreen Shopping Centre

2.2 km

Carlow Presbyterian Church

1.1 km

Church

Poor Clares Church

1.1 km

Market

Carlow Farmer's Market

2.1 km

Castle Hill Graveyard

1.2 km

OS Benchmark

1.2 km

3 Charlotte St

Monte Carlow Casino

1.8 km

Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy

3.1 km

Nearby

The Dome Family Entertainment Centre

470 m

Restaurants

Corries Bar & Bistro

70 m

Portlaoise Road Talbot Hotel Carlow

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.6

Location

5.8

Service

8.4

Dining

5.0

4/5 based on 1734 reviews

#3 of 5 hotels in Carlow based on Tripadvisor

Martin

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.8/10

The hotel had lovely and clean rooms with great facilities and a comfortable bed, providing a view. The size was just perfect, and there were plenty of activities within the hotel. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, making it ideal for a family break. The location was good, very easy to find, and great for young children. The dining experience was delightful with plenty of choice and magnificent countryside views.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were lovely and clean, with great facilities and a comfortable bed, offering a nice view. There was plenty to do within the hotel.

Service

9.0

The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and professional, ensuring a comfortable stay with excellent WiFi quality.

Location

8.0

The location was good, very easy to find, and perfect for young children.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was lovely with plenty of choice and stunning countryside views. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a clean and fabulous place to dine.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, offering everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

George

United Kingdom, December 2023

5.0/10

The hotel was a disappointment overall. The dining experience was very disappointing, with expensive and unappetizing food. The noise levels, especially on New Year's night, were unbearable, making it hard to get any rest. However, the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were fine, but the policy on pricing for additional guests was confusing and seemed unfair. The noise and lack of a proper bed for the baby made our stay very difficult.

Service

7.0

The staff, especially the night staff, were very friendly and tried to help with the noise issues. The offer to 'look after us as valued customers' was a nice gesture.

Location

5.0

The location was not ideal, being noisy and with some cleanliness issues. It was hard to find and didn't offer a tranquil environment.

Dining

5.0

The food was expensive and unappetizing, especially the curry which tasted like a reheated chicken. Missing out on breakfast due to a lack of a docket was frustrating.

Facilities

5.0

The bed was comfortable, but the pillows were not great. The response from management to noise complaints was good, but the noise disturbances were continuous and disruptive.

Roger

United Kingdom, December 2023

5.4/10

My stay at the hotel had some highs and lows. The rooms were not up to standard, with a persistent smell and issues with cleanliness. Additionally, the dining experience left much to be desired, with poor quality food and service. However, the service provided by the staff was exceptional, going out of their way to assist us. The hotel's location was convenient, albeit not ideal, and the facilities offered added some value to the stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room had a strong smell of cigarettes and was not well-maintained.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and went above and beyond to help us throughout our stay.

Location

5.0

The hotel's location was convenient but not in the most desirable area.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with low-quality food and poor service.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic facilities that were satisfactory.

Mark

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.0/10

The hotel rooms were spotless and the leisure facilities were great, but the breakfast was very poor. Despite this, I have been here a couple of times and even attended my sister's wedding here.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spotless.

Service

8.0

The staff were lovely and very helpful.

Location

6.0

The hotel is quite a distance from Carlow centre, requiring a lot of walking during the stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with slow service and not enough food available.

Facilities

8.0

The leisure facilities are great.

Clara

United States, September 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but we ended up paying more for having an additional person in the room compared to our friends with the same room layout. The service was friendly and attentive, with a nice touch of offering us a fan. However, the location had some noise issues outside, affecting my sleep, and the dining experience left much to be desired with dried out and unappetizing food.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were cold and lacked warmth for the price we paid, but at least we were provided with a fan.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly, attentive, and went the extra mile to make sure our kids had a great time. The offer to look after us as valued customers stood out as a nice gesture for our potential return.

Location

6.0

The hotel is slightly outside Carlow and not centrally located, with noise issues from below the bedroom affecting sleep, although the leisure center was modern and well-equipped.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with dried and unappetizing food that lacked flavor, leaving much to be desired.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had great leisure facilities, including a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and gym, enhancing the stay.