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.
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 hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Carlow travel guide
Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Carlow
What's nearby
Carlow Town Park
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Dr. Cullen Park
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Delta Sensory Gardens
3 min drive - 2.4 km
Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre
4 min drive - 2.1 km
St Patrick's College
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Carlow Station
7 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB)
81 min drive
Restaurants
Lemongrass
3 min drive
Teach Dolmain
4 min drive
Lennons @ Visual
4 min drive
Tully's Bar
4 min drive
The Dinn Rí
4 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 manicure/pedicure or a deep-tissue massage. 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.
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
A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
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.
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
National rating
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow?
As of 5 Rajab 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbot Hotel Carlow on 9 Rajab 2026 start from SAR 495, excluding 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?
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
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Huge comfortable room with lovely view of fields near by.
Fabulous comfort decor & breakfast.
Very good swimming pool & leisure facilities. We loved it .
Thomas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
6 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely one night stay, room was very spacious. Quiet environment.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
caroline
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tina
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was big! It had plenty of free parking and a late checkout. It was perfect for us, thank you!
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.
Really large rooms, comfortable beds, great fitness facilities and lovely breakfast. Next door to a huge Dunnes and other convenient stores. A bit of a walk from the town centre but a great option if you’re exploring the area. North Americans will appreciate the large rooms and easy parking!