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Lord Bagenal Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Fairgreen Shopping Centre

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Lord Bagenal Inn, in Kilkenny's heart, offers a free full breakfast with regional specialties. Enjoy a cozy coffee shop and a relaxing garden. Practical amenities include dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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Main Street, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

What's nearby

  • Carlow Town Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Gowran Park Racecourse - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • The Hub - 16 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 21 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bagenalstown Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lawlors Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lord Bagenal Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shankill Castle - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lord Bagenal Inn

Upscale hotel near Gowran Park Racecourse
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Lord Bagenal Inn. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Lord Bagenal Inn include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Lord Bagenal Inn Leighlinbridge
Lord Bagenal Leighlinbridge
Lord Bagenal
Lord Bagenal Inn Hotel
Lord Bagenal Inn Leighlinbridge
Lord Bagenal Inn Hotel Leighlinbridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Lord Bagenal Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lord Bagenal Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lord Bagenal Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lord Bagenal Inn located?

Situated in Leighlinbridge, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow Town Park, and Delta Sensory Gardens. Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre and Carlow Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Lord Bagenal Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - off the beaten path. Old bridge and castle near by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirmala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the prettiest hotel I have ever stayed in. There is restaurant/bar attached, so good. I think there is a buffet before 3 pm especially on the weekends. So much food. Breakfast, continental every day, some days full. Always delicious. Its hosts so many functions. It seems like there is always a wedding there.
Front of hotel, lots of parking
The lobby area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Inn. Our room was very clean and spacious and the grounds were beautiful. The food at the onsite restaurant was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the helpful staff at every turn. The hotel is a beautiful collection of old furniture and many lounge areas. The lunch at the carvery was excellent and our ned was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

A true gem

This was such a beautiful hotel in such a beautiful location. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and we loved the decor and different spaces to just relax within the hotel. We dined in the bistro and again, this was a great experience. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Always a good stay. Clean and nicely fitted out. Included breakfast is great value. Our second time here. Would go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The log fire, home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

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

Friendly caring hotel

It is a lovely town with a perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The layout was weird, so that we had to lug our bags down/up stairs even after taking the elevator. Serious problem for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic ….first time staying at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellant food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint town and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfy Country Hotel

Lovely country hotel in Ireland with great staff and amazing bar restaurant. Decor a little tired bur superb comfy bed and great Guinness!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations for a family staying near Kilkenny. The restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

5* from me

Lovely hotel , clean and spacious rooms, great food in the restaurant! Very much looking forward to staying again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was very nice, but a little dated. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was nice and the bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Ideal location for seeing this part of Ireland. Lovely riverside location but near major roads
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very worn rooms, but the restaurant was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

A nice place to stay.

The area was true Irish. Nice pub at hotel and across the street. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Outstanding

The hotel and staff were amazing. We only stayed 1 night as we were in the area for a quick family visit. The cleanliness was top notch, the rooms just perfect, we had dinner and breakfast both of which you couldn’t fault. Have recommended this Hotel to others and would have no hesitation recommending to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food excellent. Rooms need to be seen too, over all cleanliness in bedrooms is so poor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

robert

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

Always good

Always to a good standard and had a great corner room on the top floor! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Great hotel

First Time visiting the Lord Bagenal while at the horse sales, great hotel with amazing bar with open fire hidden, great evening meal and lovely breakfast. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay at the Lord Bagenal Inn – Not Worth the Price ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ Of all the places I stayed during my 10-night trip through Ireland—both in the Republic and Northern Ireland—the Lord Bagenal Inn was, unfortunately, the only one I truly didn’t enjoy. At €195 per night, I expected something much better, especially this far into my journey (night 9), when I had plenty of comparisons. The room felt tired and dated, with worn carpet featuring visible stains and furniture that was both scratched and oddly arranged. It didn’t feel thoughtfully put together—just mismatched and neglected. To make matters worse, the view from the room was dismal. I can’t help but wonder if booking through Expedia influenced the room assignment, but regardless, it was far from pleasant. The layout of the hotel was also confusing and impractical. From the elevator, I had to navigate a set of stairs down to the room—an odd and inconvenient design, especially for guests with luggage. It left me scratching my head as to how this setup made it through planning for a modern traveler. That said, I do want to give credit where it’s due: the breakfast was genuinely excellent—by far the best of all the accommodations we stayed in throughout Ireland. It was clear that more care and attention went into the kitchen than into the guest rooms. All in all, while the Lord Bagenal Inn might work for some, it just didn’t meet the expectations set by the price or my previous stays elsewhere in Ireland
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Had a few issues with toilet and kettle. I think it’s time to put some money into a renovation and upgrade of the rooms. They are looking a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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