Talbot Hotel Carlow

Hotels
8.4 (2923 reviews)
Portlaoise Road , Carlow , ie

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
B
Buckley family_with_children ie
7
Spot on
Pros:

Staff and food good breakfast basic

Cons:

The hotel was good entertainment was good

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
C
Chloe Louise solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Xavier solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

L'accueil est très agréable, l'hôtesse a fait l'effort de parler un anglais simple et compréhensible pour nous.
La chambre était spacieuse, très propre, la literie grand confort et très silencieuse.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
A
Alan solo_traveller ie
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Massimiliano solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
P
Pioneer56508318996 Couples Limerick, County Limerick
8
Great
Pros:

Decor, staff and everything was exceptional, very accommodating and extremely comfortable. The only thing to fault was the that the chromecast in the room doesn’t work, it is frozen or not connected to the internet and needs to be reset so could not stream anything. Other than that everything was great!

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
C
Carol solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Manasi Apte solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
C
Cian couple ie
9
Great comfort and staff
Pros:

Very modern, staff were lovely

Cons:

The only thing to fault was the TVs in the suite, the chromecast doesn’t work on them. It’s hooked up but seems to have been frozen or isn’t connecting to the internet correctly. Other than that everything was great

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Murphy couple ie
7
Pros:

Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Residents bar closed too early

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
B
Brídín family_with_children ie
9
A great stay for kids
Pros:

The staff were so friendly. Even took my little girls on a tour around the hotel while I packed up the car. The kids club was fantastic, the girls had a ball. The only thing was there was a kiddies disco advertised online but they told me they don’t do discos anymore so my girls were a bit disappointed as I had told them there would be one.
Food was delicious, a really extensive breakfast and the bar food was lovely. Really good value for kids meals too. The underground parking was very handy. And the pool was so warm and perfect for kids. Will definitely be back. Would love to see the disco back running too 😊

Cons:

Iron stains on the carpet in the bedroom. Other than that, it was perfect

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Clément couple fr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
G
Grainne solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

The staff were very pleasant. The pool was lovely and warm. The Dome was so close and the bowling was brilliant. Very child friendly and enjoyed no alcohol so children were prioritised

Cons:

I am sorry to say the food was not good quality. It tries to please everyone but I found it bland and bread heavy.

The room was too hot but I appreciated the fan. The head of the bed is on the wall which makes it slope backwards

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
K
Katie couple ie
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Jessy couple ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

Immaculate room new and fresh

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
B
Brendan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Eugene couple ie
8
I enjoyed my two nights stay I would not hesitate to go back again.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, good facilities close to town

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Mairho7 solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Great stay for families with kids. Loved using the pool and the kids club in the dome in the evenings. Good food in the bar. Good sized room with comfortable beds.

Cons:

Stale smell of smoke in the bedroom and the coloured cushions on the beds need to be washed as they smell badly.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
A
Abbie couple ie
10
Brilliant stay amazing for kids
Pros:

Everything we needed was nearby

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-08-22 via Nuitee