Talbot Hotel Carlow – A Favorite for Families in Carlow
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Talbot Hotel Carlow offers 84 rooms, including 2 luxury suites and interconnecting family rooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, tea and coffee facilities, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower or bath. The Milford Suite features a king-sized four-poster bed, a marble bathroom with a double shower, and a separate living area. Accessible rooms have wide door frames, wet rooms with foldable chairs, and lowered sinks.
Dining Options
An Bhearú Bar & Bistro serves carvery and lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, with an evening menu until 9:15 PM. Liberty Tree Restaurant offers a full buffet breakfast with locally sourced produce and views of the Carlow countryside. Groups of 25 or more dine here for dinner. Room service is available from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM, with a late-night menu until 7:00 AM.
Leisure & Entertainment
Talbot Fitness includes a 20m indoor pool, a gym with Technogym equipment, and a Scandinavian sauna. The DOME Family Entertainment Center features an 8,000 sq ft play zone, a bowling alley, laser tag, and an arcade. The hotel also hosts Talbot Tigers Kids Club with supervised activities and a kids' high tea menu. The Sanctuary Spa offers Elemis treatments, a relaxation pool, and balneotherapy.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Carlow town center, near Carlow County Museum and Carlow Cathedral. It's 90 km from Waterford and 1 hour from Dublin via the M9. Nearby attractions include OakPark Forest Park (3.5 km) and Castlecomer Discovery Park with treetop walks and climbing walls. Public transport includes Bus #7 to Central Station.
Services & Events
The hotel has six meeting spaces, including the Leinster Suite for up to 500 guests. Wedding packages include a dedicated coordinator, floral arrangements, and a champagne reception. Business amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, flipcharts, and projectors. Family services include supervised kids' activities and interconnecting rooms. Complimentary parking and airport transfers are available on request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Live entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor