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Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 star property

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Interior
Family Quadruple Room
Property entrance
Deep-tissue massages, manicures and pedicures
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow
  • Carlow Town Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Croppies Grave
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Delta Sensory Gardens
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Single Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Carlow

When you stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow in Carlow, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Carlow Town Park and Croppies Grave. .This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Delta Sensory Gardens and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dr. Cullen Park.

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park - 11 min walk
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 2 min drive
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 3 min drive
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Brownshill Dolmen - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Carlow Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemongrass (Carlow) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffé500 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tully's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lennons @ Visual Art Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tullow Gate (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Carlow

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, fitness facility, or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at Liberty Tree Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Liberty Tree Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Corries Bar and Bistro - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 9.95 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Liberty Tree Restaurant
  • Corries Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club, and fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 496 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well kept hotel. Rooms are getting tired however the downstairs and communal areas are beautifully well kept. The cleaners do a fantastic job. The restaurant food was good although the chips were undercooked each time we had them. The breakfast was beautiful all three mornings - not one complaint! The reception staff were lovely, bright and friendly. The restaurant staff were friendly except one chap who seemed very stressed and short when we asked for a simple table of four. All in all a wonderful stay. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good amenities. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All employees in here are really nice and friendly. I always feel really comfortable here! The ropná are always in perfect condition, clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jianjian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely staff always helpful, the views are amazing, 30 min walk to the city center, very safe area. Would definitely stay again for longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gemma

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No running water for the entire stay. Room was dusty and not clean. Staff were not helpful about the lack of water onsite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding! Above and beyond any expectations! Will stay again..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second time staying at the Talbot. Our previous stay in June was really good and so I decided to book again for this trip. Overall the hotel is nice with a newly opened bar and restaurant area. Rooms are spacious with 2 beds and a decent bathroom. This stay unfortunately we noticed some areas which could do with improvement. On arrival (6pm) there were no staff to be seen. We stood at reception for quite a few minutes before a passing staff member went through the back and a receptionist came out. The receptionist was really lovely so this made up for the wait. We were given room 405. On the way to the room we were shocked by the state on the carpets which looked like they had been splattered with bleach all the way up the corridor. Not good for a four star hotel. The room also had a large stain on the floor which looked like coffee and a strange smell. This soon went with the window open. The following day we needed a second key card. Again no one on reception so we had another wait till a cleaner went and got a receptionist out. The following morning we were woken by a smoke alarm going off twice and when it stopped a letter placed under the door stating someone on your floor has been smoking and if they find you smoking in the room you will be charged for the deep cleaning of the room etc. This sounded very accusatory. Considering myself and my husband have never smoked we felt offended by such a letter. Unfortunately I don’t think we will chose the Talbot again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark L A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Pros Very accommodating staff Vast bedroom (3 beds) Free wifi Comfortable main bed Ample parking Quiet night sleep Good road access to hotel Great shower w soaps towels hand rails slip mat Bathroom surfaces and basin Stylish (quartz overlay) Breakfast excellent Spectacular views from 4th floor breakfast Cons Fire alarm 07:33. (Guest was smoking in room) Extractor doesn’t work in ensuite No pan brush Poor disabled access to reception - unnecessarily long winded and convoluted access for wheelchair and walking stick users etc Bathroom basin too shallow for wet shave unless v careful High volume breakfast floor was v noisy and had sub optimal layout. Every surface sticky or greasy. Room tv - Samsung controls difficult, perhaps unresponsive for the low-tech user
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and the food was very good. The location was very easy to find with plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was staying for the community games. Music in the Bar til 12 and although we where staying in the 3rd floor you could hear it pretty loudly. Coffee for breakfast was seved in a pot. I requested a 2nd and the lady serving said I already had one. She never came back and when i spoke to her colleague, she told me the other person had left. Surprised at 7,30am that Cereal sever bowls where empty and little or no GF cereal. Service didn't give a great impression. Not worth the price, but we had little choice with the community games taking place in Carlow.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. Food and bar service very good. Overall we really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, really loved how close it was to Dunnes!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Breakfast was fine although sometimes slow getting toast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about about it will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024