The hotel combines old design with some modern aspects. Restaurant and bar were great, bed was very comfortable. TV options were very basic, no on-site laundry service available (which I thought was available based on how I read the details but I was clearly mistaken, unfortunate given my suitcase full of dirty clothes ready for a washing from the first leg of my trip).
Overall, good experience and would recommend for others looking for a place to stay in Carlow.