Talbot Hotel Carlow

Hotels
8.4 (2923 reviews)
Portlaoise Road , Carlow , IE
+353 59 915 3000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Noise from maintenance
Bathroom design issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The hotel was clean, warm and cosy place to be. Rooms were always spotless.
Service
8.73
The staff were attentive, kind, and went above and beyond. Overall, customer service is top-notch.
Location
8.47
The location was great as it was only 2 minutes from SBI HQ.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, well-maintained.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities such as WiFi and drinking water were provided.
Value for Money
8.41
Value was fantastic, which included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Food served was excellent with many options available.
Overall Experience
8.53
The overall experience was delightful with kind staff and excellent service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 22:56

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Dining Experience
Indulge in the elegant rooms at Talbot Hotel Carlow, complete with deluxe toiletries and modern amenities. Enjoy a culinary journey at The Liberty Tree Restaurant with breathtaking countryside views, or savor traditional Irish fare at The Corries Bar & Bistro with live entertainment.

Health and Leisure Facilities
Relax and rejuvenate at Inspirit Health and Leisure Club, offering a fully equipped gym, sauna, jacuzzi, and a 20-meter swimming pool. Unwind at Indigo Hair and Beauty Salon with a variety of treatments and massages by skilled professionals.

Family-Friendly Entertainment
Adjacent to The Dome Family Entertainment Centre, our hotel provides endless fun with a bowling alley, games arcade, and indoor play area. Voted among the top 10 Family Friendly Hotels in Ireland, Talbot Hotel Carlow is the perfect destination for a memorable family getaway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury, leisure, and entertainment at Talbot Hotel Carlow.

Important information:

Maximum 2 children per room are allowed based on two adults sharing.


When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. A card will be required on check in for payment. If the card will not be present at check in then please contact the hotel to arrange payment in advance. Credit cards will be charged 48 hours prior to arrival and bookings made less than 48 hours prior to arrival will be charged upon booking. Should the card decline, The hotel reserves the right to cancel of the booking.

All guests who do not arrive on their scheduled date of arrival are considered No-Shows.
Once a room is released due to a no-show, there is no obligation to hold it for subsequent nights.
If a guest arrives the following day, the booking may be reinstated at management discretionGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2923 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.53
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edel • couple • ie
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • family_with_children • ie
10
Staff amazing and very acomadating food was delicious and room was very comfortable
Pros:

Very gud selection catered for everyone’s taste

Cons:

Nothing really maybe the weather 😂😂

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Luciene • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Funcionários super receptivo e local muito aconchegante e muito limpo ótima localização

Cons:

Não tenho nada a reclamar estava tudo perfeito

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Pat • couple • ie
9
This is a very nice hotel a little bit outside Carlow about a 30 minute walk from the station
Pros:

Quietness after 11pm - 5.30pm.

Cons:

Everything good

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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dube • family_with_children • ie
7
Pros:

Very good hotel

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • ie
7
Not as good as previous visit
Pros:

Restaurant staff were excellent.

Cons:

Pillows were extremely flat so had to use 3 of them.

Room service card wasn't collected 1st night. Had to go to reception as WiFi was not working and therefore room phone didn't work. When tray arrived, no cup for tea.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • es
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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steven • couple • gb
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Theodoros Kyriacou • family_with_children • cy
5
Dated, dirty, and extremely noisy" Although the room was large, the carpets on the floor were old-f
Pros:

Dated, dirty, and extremely noisy"

Although the room was large, the carpets on the floor were old-fashioned and dirty. The bathroom is closed off with a curtain, just like 20 years ago. To make matters worse, on Saturday night they hosted a party with full-volume music until 3:00 AM, and no one bothered to apologize for the disturbance.

Cons:

Dated, dirty, and extremely noisy"

Although the room was large, the carpets on the floor were old-fashioned and dirty. The bathroom is closed off with a curtain, just like 20 years ago. To make matters worse, on Saturday night they hosted a party with full-volume music until 3:00 AM, and no one bothered to apologize for the disturbance.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Rigley • couple • ie
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Denise • extended_group • ie
5
Leisure centre lets it down
Pros:

Spacious, clean room, comfortable bed and good food

Cons:

Bedroom was directly above function room - very loud music into early hours (not told in advance). Leisure centre was grotty, especially steam room and sauna - both were really unclean and not hot.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • extended_group • ie
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

The location and Dome next door. Staff were lovely and family friendly.

Cons:

No kids entertainment in the hotel for Halloween. Pool has no kids part quite deep. Thought access to dome would be included if your a guest.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Callum • couple • gb
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • ie
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • family_with_children • ie
3
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Konrad • couple • ie
10
Fantastic as always high standard stay
Pros:

Overall atmosphere was really nice.
Room was up to high standards as always and staff was lovely

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee