Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Interior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Children’s area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow
  • Place, Carlow Town Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Delta Sensory Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St Patrick's College
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Talbot Hotel Carlow

This hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site.
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers 84 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Talbot Hotel Carlow. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Carlow Town Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Carlow Town Park and Croppies Grave
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Corries Bar and Bistro
  • Liberty Tree Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

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

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

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: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Dining venue
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and from EUR 10.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 645 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely one night stay, room was very spacious. Quiet environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Vanlanduyt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean hotel, good food, staff is not competent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shane Óg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You can’t even spell. Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and well appointed however the room and corridors had a distinct smell which gave my wife a headache The foyer bar restaurant were all busy as they were hosting a youth darts tournament Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No late night bar,closed at 11.30.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was 1st class. Staff were friendly & attentive, but not in your face
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes cant complain about anything really
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kellyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay fab hotel and the food is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Talbot hotel carlow stay

Everything was very good, very clean, room was spotless, bed very comfortable, had great sleep 😴 breakfast was excellent plenty of variety, nicely presented and hot food nice and hot, we enjoyed our stay and will be back for a longer stay, staff very helpful and friendly especially receptionist, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and Efficient Staff Good food Nice decor and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy hotel and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had great amenities and is convenient to shopping. The restaurant choices are limited around the hotel. Overall a good hotel and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good hotel, central location

Staff on reception were very friendly and welcoming, room was nice, breakfast was good, all on all a nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Talbot Hotel. Carlow.

Stayed here one night for a family wedding celebration. Very comfortable one night stay. Good breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and extra touches for our anniversary. Rooms ovee padel courts very noisy as had to leave window open cause room was so warm with radiators off. Also light hanging out of ceiling in gathroom . Room 316. Oartners food hot hit with a door that fell off its hinges over him in mens changing rooms in leisure centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriele

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was lovely speziell the breakfast staff. Room was ok but bath room lacking ( tab loose. Sink overflow dirty.)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025