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Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Interior
Deep-tissue massages, manicures and pedicures
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow
  • Place, Carlow Town Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St Patrick's College
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Carlow

In entertainment district.You'll find Carlow Town Park and Croppies Grave within a 15-minute walk of this Carlow hotel. Delta Sensory Gardens and Dr. Cullen Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dr. Cullen Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St Patrick's College - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lamberts Coffee Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oaks Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tully's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mimosa - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Carlow

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Talbot Hotel Carlow. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Carlow hotel.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 9.95 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Talbot Carlow
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Talbot Hotel
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Talbot Hotel Carlow Carlow
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Talbot Hotel Carlow to the airport?

Talbot Hotel Carlow is 60.5 mi (71-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Talbot Hotel Carlow.

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Talbot Hotel Carlow, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 9.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gold Rush Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have a pool?

Talbot Hotel Carlow features an indoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Talbot Hotel Carlow to downtown Carlow?

Talbot Hotel Carlow is 0.8 mi away from Carlow.

Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 600 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

8/10 Good

Ray

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were great, there were some maintenance issues in both rooms i stayed in room 309, the toilet pan is badly stained with lime scale and the faucet is loose on the vanity unit, Room 108 - the toilet pan is loose from the mounting bracket in the wall and the wall tiles have cracked because of that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gilda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayleigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed with kids club!!!

Very poor standard of family room. Just a regular room with two extra beds thrown in. Unbelievably warm on third floor even with window open and fan on, very uncomfortable. Advertises a kids club every night during summer, yet when we enquired they said they had to check it was on. Unfortunately it was on, and we sent our 5 and 6 year old there to be left without a drink in a soft play centre with no organised activities. Left to run around for 1.5 hours with not as much as water offered. Paid 10 euro per child extra for them to dine with Talbot Tiger - who didn’t show up for them, and surprise surprise no drink with their meal. Thank god we collected them early, as our 5 year old downed a 500ml of water the minute we picked her up and had been asking her older brother to ask them for a drink, but he was too shy as he thought he needed money. Kids of that age shouldn’t have to ask, they should be reminded to hydrate when running around a soft play “supervised”. The staff of the hotel are absolutely fabulous and couldn’t do enough for us including reception and bar staff - but overall I don’t know where the four stars come from. 240 euro for a Saturday night in a squashed “family” room in unbearable heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Really good value. Spacious room. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Beds a bit soft for my preference. A few things overlooked in room cleaning. Bathroom was spotless. Access to a great leisure centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time nothing was too much trouble for the staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great - staff were friendly and accommodating. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and Efficient Staff Good food Nice decor and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Communication is terrible

Communication prior to checking in was NON EXISTENT. I messaged via the booking app ( no response), I emailed ( no response), I rang and the call was eventually answered by a young man who couldnt help at all as he was "only in the reservation office".
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Room comfort

Decent Stay

Nice stay overall bedroom decent but Bathroom could do with upgrade...Bar excellent,comfortable with really good lunch and dinner...lobby area nicly finished but hallways to rooms need attention and new carpets..breakfast wasnt great with very little left at 945 when breakfast served til 10.30 ...overall nice stay but does need improvements in areas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really large rooms, comfortable beds, great fitness facilities and lovely breakfast. Next door to a huge Dunnes and other convenient stores. A bit of a walk from the town centre but a great option if you’re exploring the area. North Americans will appreciate the large rooms and easy parking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was big! It had plenty of free parking and a late checkout. It was perfect for us, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Soulla

Room was spacious but had a car park view. Not great. Also they took our dirty towels but didn’t replace clean ones. I had to call down for some. Also the shampoo condenser item which was stuck on the wall fell down in the bath. Having asked it was put back, but then it fell again at 5.30am with an almighty bang, which woke us up and scared us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mags

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025