Talbot Hotel Carlow is an upscale haven in the heart of the entertainment district. Enjoy a rejuvenating massage, work out with Pilates classes at the gym or simply unwind in style on the terrace. With two restaurants, free WiFi and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
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 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 71 min drive
Athy Station - 17 min drive
Carlow Station - 24 min walk
Bagenalstown Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Lamberts Coffee Shop - 19 min walk
The Oaks Bar
Tully's Bar - 3 min drive
Lennons @ Visual - 4 min drive
Yummy Noodles Box - 17 min walk
About this property
Talbot Hotel Carlow
Bring the kids when you stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow in Carlow and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages or manicures and pedicures, and Liberty Tree Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other features. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Free children's club
Children's pool
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's menu
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Liberty Tree Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Corries Bar and Bistro – This restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.95 for adults and EUR 9.95 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)
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
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
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
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Talbot Hotel Carlow currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
Does Talbot Hotel Carlow offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Talbot Hotel Carlow does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gold Rush Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Talbot Hotel Carlow and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as hiking, kayaking and mountain biking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Talbot Hotel Carlow?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Talbot Hotel Carlow like?
Talbot Hotel Carlow is a short 11-minute walk from Carlow Town Park and 18 minutes' walk from Delta Sensory Gardens.
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Talbot Hotel Carlow Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was plentiful, very tasty, and offered a good selection to meet all tastes. (12 reviews)
The property offers convenient and free parking options, including underground parking. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Easy check-in
Dmytro
Dmytro, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jul 2025
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
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Aug 2025
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.
Taiwo
Taiwo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Friendly and Efficient Staff
Good food
Nice decor and clean
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Jun 2025
Everything was great - staff were friendly and accommodating. Kids loved the pool.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
19 Jul 2025
The hotel staff were great, there were some maintenance issues in both rooms i stayed in room 309, the toilet pan is badly stained with lime scale and the faucet is loose on the vanity unit,
Room 108 - the toilet pan is loose from the mounting bracket in the wall and the wall tiles have cracked because of that
Ray
Ray, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Apr 2025
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
Eoin
Eoin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Mar 2025
Comfy hotel and nice rooms
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Apr 2025
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.
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
20 Apr 2025
Nice hotel, good service.
There was a party on in a function room the night we where staying and we could hear all the noise from the room our stay was ok.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Apr 2025
Talbott hotel
Nice
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Feb 2025
Staff have been brilliant.
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Feb 2025
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.
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jan 2025
Lovely food in restaurant
karen
karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Mar 2025
Friendly and helpful staff
Super frienfly staff from redeption right through to the bar and restaurant. Great service.
Well done to a great team.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Mar 2025
Hotel room was good
The welcome at reception was magnificent
The breakfast was ok though l went there late
Nb;Room carpet-my girlfriend did complain about dust in the room but to me the room was.ok
Thank you so much
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Godfrey
Godfrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
3 May 2025
Our hotel experience
The hotel staff were excellent. The food was very good. The room was comfortable (accessible room) but could do with refresh. The carpet was quite stained in places, the tiles on floor of shower were sharp around the drain, the shower taps were roughly fixed to shower wall and very difficult to turn off, there was no air-conditioning in bedroom, no safe, and key card kept failing. The hotel also offered an indoor pool. However, it was always so busy as the hotel opens it up to non - residents. It was mainly full of children so not relaxing.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Large, beautiful room.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Oct 2024
We are happy with the stay.
Jianjian
Jianjian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Dec 2024
Very nice modern hotel
Staff are very helpful and friendly
Rooms are a great size
Lovely meal in the bar with large selection to choose from
Pool excellent and also nice and warm
Fine size gym
Plenty of parking at the hotel
Our room was very quiet with super comfortable beds
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2024
Just a great place to stay
antony
antony, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2025
A Treat of a Stay
From arrival until departure the team at the Talbot I found the team to be warm, professional and attuned. Their service appeared effortlessly seamless.
The bedroom was spacious and I had a lovely sleep in my super comfy bed, on gorgeous pillows. Breakfast was generous and tasty.
The corridors to the bedroom could do with a refresh but other than that the Talbot Hotel was a treat of a stay!
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Sept 2024
Staff was extremely friendly and the food was very good. The location was very easy to find with plenty of parking.
William M
William M, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Oct 2024
Very lovely staff always helpful, the views are amazing, 30 min walk to the city center, very safe area. Would definitely stay again for longer
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 May 2025
Room was spacious but had a car park view. Not great.
Also they took our dirty towels but didn’t replace clean ones. I had to call down for some.
Also the shampoo condenser item which was stuck on the wall fell down in the bath. Having asked it was put back, but then it fell again at 5.30am with an almighty bang, which woke us up and scared us.