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Talbot Hotel Carlow

4.0 of 5
Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Killarney, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I stayed in this hotel on a Saturday night. The receptionist was extremely friendly. The rooms are very nice and modern. The bar food was also very good. However I would not stay there on a Saturday night again as it was too noisy. There were a few hen parties on. I woke up several times and couldn't have a... More

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ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

We got a brilliant deal of 3 nights b&b and 3 evening meals for €108 each. Thought the evening meal would be just a main course but was actually a 4 course each night. Food very reasonably priced in bar too. Hotel is very clean with very friendly, helpful staff. The leisure facilities are excellent with swimming pool, sauna, steam... More

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dublin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

we are just back from the Talbot hotel and I have too say we have a lovely stay,food was great staff are super(1 of the girls in the restaurant was great with our son who can not keep his food down) the pool was great and the dome next door was great for the kids.the only down side is that... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear James C Many thanks for taking the time to post your review on trip advisor in relation to your stay with us. We are delighted that you all enjoyed your stay and that our team looked after you and particularly your son so well in the restaurant! As you know we are very family focused and it lovely to... More

Dublin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We just spent the weekend at the Talbot Hotel Carlow and were very impressed. Its very child friendly and the pool/leisure center is great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and my family enjoyed the dinners. Only negative for me as a vegetarian was that for both meals I had (one at bar and one in restaurant)... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Niamh000Dublin Thank you for taking the time to post a review on trip advisor in relation to your stay with us, we really do appreciate it. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the facilities in the Hotel and that our team looked after you so well. I sincerely want to thank your for letting us know your feedback... More

Cork, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

My husband stays in this hotel quite often for professional reasons and I sometimes join him. There is really nothing we can fault the hotel with. Everyone is friendly and helpful, the service is impeccable, the rooms are large, very clean and comfortable, the food is very nice. There's always something happening in the hotel so there is always a... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear IsabelC Thank you for sharing your feedback in relation to yourself & your husbands stay with us in the Talbot Hotel and we are delighted to look after you each time you visit us. Its lovely to hear that you are able to join your husband during his visits to Carlow and that you also have an opportunity to... More

Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Our family spend a lovely weekend at the Talbot Hotel Carlow 31st-2nd. I would highly recommend the hotel, fantastic staff who could not do enough for you. Pop up to the 4th floor to have a lovely dinner and watch the amazing sunset. The hotel is very kiddie friendly with the dome entertainment complex right next door. We'll be coming... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear EoinKelly Many thanks for taking the time to post a review on trip advisor in relation to your stay with us. We are delighted you really enjoyed it and that our team looked after you so well during your stay! At this time of year in the evening time the view of sunsets in the restaurant from the 4th... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

My husband, my 20 month old son and I had a great time here. Stayed in a lovely suite & my son had plenty of room to run about in it. He also loved the kiddie pool & the dome play centre next door. Great place & staff & we'll be back soon

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear MrsSMullen Thank you for sharing your feedback in relation to your family stay with us and we are delighted that you, your husband and 20 month old son had a lovely time here in the Talbot Carlow. Its lovely to hear that you had an opportunity to enjoy your stay in one of our amazing suites! They are very... More

Carlow, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

The Talbot Hotel is a fab hotel, comfortable, clean and very reasonably priced! Close to the town centre where the night life is fantastic with lots of friendly pubs and clubs to draw you in! Great shopping town too with all the main high street shops that you expect in the bigger cities, but Carlow has River Island, Next, New... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Tilly13Mc Thank you so much for sharing your great feedback with us in relation to your weekend break in Carlow. We absolutely agree with you and are very proud of all that Carlow has to offer from the great nightlife, friendly pubs, excellent shopping, lots of places to eat too and all round a great place to visit! We... More

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

As Secetary of the Grey Arrows darts club,(and well travelled0 We had organised an end of year game V the Workmans club in Carlow. Due to the size of our group no B&B would be able to handle our number & I didnt want to break up the group. After a quick on-line search found the Talbot hotel Carlow. Made... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Greyarrows, Thank you for taking the time to post a review in relation to the Grey Arrows Dart Club visit to the Talbot Hotel Carlow. It was our pleasure to look after you all and sincere thanks for choosing the Talbot Hotel Carlow. I'm delighted to hear that Lorraine looked after your group so well from the moment of... More

Rostrevor, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Just returned today with my wife after a fantastic break in the Talbot Hotel, Carlow. Just recovering after a bad accident and this is just what the doctor ordered! Thank you Lisa in particular for taking care of us so well! This was our fourth time at the Talbot, Carlow and always delighted with the room, the food and the... More

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TalbotManager, General Manager at Talbot Hotel Carlow, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Drumsesk Thank you for posting a review on trip advisor in relation to your stay with us and it is an absolute pleasure to look after you for each of your visits to the Talbot Carlow. I am really happy to hear that you and your wife had a much needed fantastic break in Carlow and as you mentioned........ More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Very friendly(17)
  • Good value(7)
  • Next morning(6)
  • Bar food(4)
  • So helpful(3)
  • Kid Club(3)
  • Leisure facilities(3)
  • Reception staff(3)

Additional Information about Talbot Hotel Carlow

Address: Portlaoise Road, Carlow, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Carlow > Carlow
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Carlow
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Talbot Hotel Carlow is a leading four star hotel located just 2km from Carlow Town. All 84 guest rooms along with two spectacular suites and well appointed interconnecting family rooms are designed, furnished and decorated with the ultimate of guests comfort and convenience in mind. Range of dining options await you at Corries Bar & Bistro which serves delicious food throughout the day and the 4th floor Liberty Restaurant for Breakfast & Dinner. The award wining Inspirit Health & Leisure Club boasts a 20m deck level pool, kiddies pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room & state of the Art Gym. Classic Beauty Salon provides a range of pampering treatments. Weekend Kiddies Programme available at the Talbot Hotel Carlow. ... more   less 
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