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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

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 massage or a manicure/pedicure. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Single Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Superior Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a desk with a chair, a coffee table, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Carlow travel guide
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Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dr. Cullen Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fairgreen Shopping Centre
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St Patrick's College
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lemongrass
    3 min drive
  • Teach Dolmain
    4 min drive
  • Tully's Bar
    4 min drive
  • The Dinn Rí
    4 min drive
  • Bombay Diner
    4 min drive

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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

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Talbot Hotel Carlow have a pool?

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

Is Talbot Hotel Carlow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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 mi (2 km). Carlow Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 667 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine hotel. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lovely atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and everything was clean and comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and would happily recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RIchard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved this hotel, facilities were perfect for the whole family, the dome was excellent to entertain the kids & food was top class. Kids are already asking to go back. I’d like to mention the night porter who was lovely & so helpful getting me a taxi so early in the morning 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge comfortable room with lovely view of fields near by. Fabulous comfort decor & breakfast. Very good swimming pool & leisure facilities. We loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room including a lovely bathroom. Quiet hotel. Free parking. Friendly staff. My only complaint is that we wanted to watch Netflix before bed and we couldn’t figure out how to connect to Netflix on the TV. We watched Irish TV instead.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room were very clean. Staff were actively on top of keeping it that way which was great to see. Room was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was great with lots of options from fruit & yogurt, breads to a full coked Irish breakfast. Parking is a little tight as it is shared with a sports complex but I had no problem getting a space. I was there on a Friday and loved the little crunches left with the "Thank Crunches it's Friday" card. Brought back good memories of growing up I. Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darragh

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

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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8/10 Good

Mary Jane

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Great food, Great Service and Highly R commended

The Talbot is a great hotel and friendly and helpful staff. The bar and restaurant food is excellent and well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. Food and bar service very good. Overall we really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and the food was very good. The location was very easy to find with plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely food in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Pleasant Stay

Our stay was brief but enjoyable. Friendly staff and comfortable room,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

Great place to stay and relax

A great hotel with fantastic service. The food in the recently refurbished bar and restaurant is delicious and well worth a visit. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025