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Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 star property
Travelers unwind with deep-tissue massages at this hotel's wellness center, then enjoy leisurely coffee moments at the on-site café

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The Talbot Hotel Carlow offers upscale comfort in the entertainment district. Guests rejuvenate with massages, join Pilates at the gym, or relax on the terrace. Two restaurants satisfy diverse tastes, while free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €109
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Single Room

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

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Superior Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Carlow, Talbot Hotel Carlow is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Delta Sensory Gardens and Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy and Carlow Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Carlow Town Park, or check out an event or a game at Dr. Cullen Park. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Carlow travel guide
Map
Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Delta Sensory Gardens
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St Patrick's College
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lemongrass
    3 min drive
  • Mimosa
    4 min drive
  • Lennons @ Visual
    4 min drive
  • The Dinn Rí
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Carlow

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the entertainment district
Consider a stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • Meeting rooms, a front desk safe and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and from 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

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

How much does it cost to stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbot Hotel Carlow on 12 Apr 2026 start from €109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Talbot Hotel Carlow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Talbot Hotel Carlow?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Talbot Hotel Carlow located?

This family-friendly Carlow hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Carlow Town Park and Croppies Grave. Delta Sensory Gardens and Dr. Cullen Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carlow Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 620 reviews

Reviews

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
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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

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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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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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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, i have stayed here several times. Staff are really nice. Breakfast was a disgrace as it is one set price so we paid €27 for cereal x 2, tea x 2, toast and yoghurt. The cereal was also a cheap brand and it was stale.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wed Sept 3 the hotel itself was nice. town was beautiful. While eating our meal- (mine had a hair in it. Nothing was done when I reported it "my apologizes") my observations.... There was a party of some sort going on. they disrupted other diners by blocking a door open on a chilly night. The REAL problem was a child that was part of the party grabbed a handful of paper straws off the bar and put them in her mouth. THEN put all but 1 back in the straw container on the bar. I mentioned this to the bartender and to who I thought was the manager on duty. The bartender removed the straws but did not throw them away- just removed them to the back of the bar. I was watching to see what was going to be done. Unacceptable by anyone's standards! We left the dining room immediately! Sad because we were enjoying ourselves in your lovely hotel & town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Maria cat Irish

It was amazing dinner and breakfast and we are enjoying at talbot Carlow hotel and there is swimming and sauna and hot deep box and bowling next door and foods shopping over road and shame as we have not got time to do at gym oh never mind and the manager and staff are helpful and friendly and thank you to them for hard work and bed help us comfort sleep and smile 👍😇thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Noise was off the charts, but breaky was great

The noise level was off the charts and they couldn’t do anything about it on a Sat night. From kids running between rooms slamming doors and yelling in the hallways even after telling them to please be quiet is wild enough from 9:30-11:30pm, but we were not told that we have a room right above the restaurant and that they play live music until 11:15pm some nights including the night we were there. It vibrates through the floor and even with ear plugs, it was loud enough to sing to the lyrics. We would have changed rooms knowing that because we had an early start. I understand this is a hotel and there are many noise factors, but there has to be some level of expectation towards people’s comfort. They should invest in soundproofing their ceiling in the restaurant long term or warn people upfront short term. The foyer was pretty and has a beautiful perfume spray. The breakfast in the morning was top notch. The finishes in the room and hallways don’t match the age of the foyer and restaurant but I’m sure they will Reno eventually. Our room smelled like cigarette smoke also, which was off putting, but thankful my parents didn’t get that room because my Mom is allergic to it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and clean. Bar staff very helpful. We did not use the other amenities but they were available. The hotel was next door to a large shopping area and we walked into town for an evening meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS GOOD FOR WHAT WE WANTED AND WHAT WE PAID.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Frank-Ulrich

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zimmer ohne Klimaanlage, Art der Oberbetten nicht sommerlich, zu dick. Unser Stockwerk wurde renoviert, was eigentlich zu begrüßen wäre, als wir jedoch aus dem Lift ausstiegen sah der Bodenbelag aus als hätte jemand seinen Mülleimer ausgelehrt. Es lagen noch Reste vom abgeschnittenen Teppich und andere Teile der durchgeführten Arbeiten auf dem Boden verteilt. An der Rezeption wurde kein Hinweis gegeben das dort gearbeitet wird. Als 1. Eindruck als Gast sehr schlecht
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Brilliant staff and food, pool was just ok

Staff and service was great the down fall was the small family rooms with one small window that could not open the full way there was a fan in the room but didn’t really help with the heat.the pool is very small no kids pool as advertised, there is a fitness class on every morning from 9-10 am which take over the pool but guest are not informed of this before hand which means guests can’t really access the pool till after 10 am and are left waiting at the side of the pool if you don’t know this. Lockers in dressing rooms were broken was had to find one that locked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EUGENIA

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

Muy bueno pero mejorable

Buen hotel, algo mejorable la limpieza, no por sucio, sino porque huele a tabaco, tanto en la habitación como en los pasillos. Es un puntazo que esté incluída la piscina, con actividades y el gimnasio. El desayuno bastante completo y de buena calidad. Falta que tuviese aire acondicionado en las habitaciones. Un hotel de 4 estrellas con ventilador no es aceptable. És ideal si vas con niños porque tiene bolera, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Nicolas

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

Parfait..!

Seulement pour une nuit mais nous aurions pu volontiers y rester plus longtemps. Personnels très gentil et hôtel très sympa.!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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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8/10 Good

Taiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good property. Don’t think it is a 4 star property though, more so 3.5 star. Room was clean, beds were very comfortable, breakfast was great. Great location, walkable to stores near by. Property could use some updating to get up to a true 4 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome pack for the kids , crunchies on a Friday . Music in the bar Friday night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handle fell of my room door as I entered it. In all fairness to the staff they went above a beyond after I reported it, they got me a new room, restaurant was very good staff were brilliant. Will stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025