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Talbot Hotel Carlow, Carlow

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About the Hotel

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland

The Talbot Hotel Carlow, a four-star establishment, is recognized as Carlow town's longest-serving hotel. It offers a blend of contemporary design and Irish hospitality, making it a popular choice for both families and business travelers. Situated on the Laois-Carlow border, the hotel is conveniently located just an hour from Dublin, Limerick, and Waterford.

Location

Located just a short distance from Carlow’s town center, the hotel is surrounded by local attractions and amenities, including parks, golf clubs, and cultural sites. Its easy access to the M9 motorway makes it a practical base for exploring Ireland’s Ancient East region. Utilizing complimentary parking, guests can conveniently access the local area for sightseeing, shopping, and exploring outdoor adventures.

Rooms

Talbot Hotel Carlow features 84 spacious bedrooms, including two luxurious suites and a variety of interconnecting family rooms. Each room is individually designed to enhance comfort and relaxation, equipped with modern amenities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and secure parking. The hotel also offers accessible rooms to ensure comfort for guests with physical challenges.

Eat & Drink

Dining at the hotel includes options such as the Liberty Tree Restaurant, offering local produce and stunning views, and the newly renovated An Bhearú Bar & Bistro, popular among locals. Both venues serve extensive menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a friendly ambiance that reflects Irish hospitality. Guests can also enjoy unique dining experiences, such as the Kids High Tea available through the Talbot Tigers Kids Club.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts top-notch leisure facilities at Talbot Fitness, which includes a 0 miles swimming pool, a gym, and a spa. For business travelers, the hotel provides extensive conference and meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 600 delegates, with facilities tailored for both small meetings and large events. The DOME Family Entertainment Centre offers activities for children, ensuring that families can unwind while enjoying various leisure options.

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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
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1 person
30 m² 
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1 Single bed
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30 m² 
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30 m² 
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Getting around

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City Center
Carlow 9.6 mi
Airports
Waterford (WAT) 53.9 mi
Dublin (DUB) 59.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

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

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • 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 center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

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

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness center
  • 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
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Location

Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland
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Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland
Nearby
The Dome Family Entertainment Centre
1600 ft
Restaurants
Corries Bar & Bistro
300 ft
Portlaoise Road Talbot Hotel Carlow

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
62%
liked the hotel and would stay again
6.2/10
Nice
Rooms
6.6
Location
5.8
Service
8.4
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
6.2/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5 based on 1734 reviews
8.2
8.2/10based on 1774 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 of America, 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.
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