Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $144
$127 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow
  • Place, Carlow Town Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    ‪4 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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Single Room

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

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Delta Sensory Gardens and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dr. Cullen Park.

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Delta Sensory Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St Patrick's College - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Carlow Station - 7 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lemongrass - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lennons @ Visual - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Teach Dolmain - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tully's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dinn Rí - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Carlow

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 or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests 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.

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.

Property amenities

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 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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 16.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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, fitness facility, or hot tub, while guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool 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.

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Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 644 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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane Óg

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

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
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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jure

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

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

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

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy hotel and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
Verified

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

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

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

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

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
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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025