Welcome to Talbot Hotel Carlow

Welcome to the Award Winning four-star Talbot Hotel Carlow! Conveniently located on the Laois & Carlow border, we are only 1 hour from both Dublin & Waterford and only 30 minutes from Kilkenny on the M9. The Hotel is situated on the edge of Carlow Town in Graiguecullen, only a short 15-minute walk to an array of Bars & Restaurants in the heart of Carlow. We are proud to be Carlow Town’s longest-running four-star Hotel!

Recently awarded Best Family Hotel and Excellence in Service at the 2022 Irish Hotel Awards, Talbot Hotel Carlow is delighted to be recognized for our outstanding guest service and customer care. We were also recently awarded the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2022, placing us in the top 10% of hotels worldwide!

For those looking for an Affordable yet Modern Hotel in the heart of Carlow, Talbot Hotel Carlow offers guests 84 Comfortable Bedrooms, including 2 Luxurious Suites and a selection of Spacious Family & Interconnecting rooms. Our bedrooms are individually designed to create an atmosphere of relaxed comfort. Hotel guests can avail of Complimentary & Secure Parking, Complimentary WiFi, and Complimentary Access to Talbot Fitness featuring a fully equipped Gym & Swimming Pool. Talbot Hotel Carlow is the ideal base for your next getaway!   

Talbot Hotel Carlow is home to the award-winning Corries Bar & Bistro. The Bistro offers guests and locals a casual dining experience, with food served seven days a week from 12.00 pm to 9.15 pm. Whether it's Coffee and Scones, Light Bites, Carvery, or a 3 Course Meal in the evening – Corries Bar & Bistro offers it all, making it one of the most popular Bars & Restaurants in Carlow Town! Delve into our Evening Menu offering an away of delicious hot dishes and tempting desserts, before enjoying Live Music in The Bar and indulging in one of our sumptuous Cocktails.

For Corporate Guests & Business Travellers, Talbot Hotel Carlow offers six Meeting & Event Spaces that can accommodate up to 700 delegates, featuring the following with our compliments:

• High-Speed Wifi
• Pads & Pens for Delegates
• Still & Sparkling Water
• Projection Facilities
• Flipchart & Markers
• Air Conditioning
• Over 200+ Parking Spaces

For Families, Talbot Hotel Carlow is home to the famous DOME Entertainment Centre. Featuring a Bowling Alley, Sports Simulator, Lazer Zone, Games Arcade, and Congo Quest Play Area – there is something for all the family! The DOME also caters for Kids' Parties – for more information, please see our DOME Website here! The famous Talbot Tigers Kids Club ensures that even our youngest guests are entertained while adults can relax and unwind without being disturbed, making Talbot Hotel Carlow the ideal location for your next Family Break.

Hotel guests can avail of complimentary use of Talbot Fitness – featuring a fully equipped Gym and 20m Swimming Pool. We are proud to be the only facility offering a Swimming Pool to guests and locals in Carlow Town! Talbot Fitness offers guests and members the finest leisure facilities with an extensive gym of high-specification fitness equipment, two Spinning & Aerobics Rooms, and an array of fitness classes. Members can also avail of various PT options – for more information please see our Talbot Fitness website!

As we are Carlow Town’s longest-running four-star Hotel, we are proud to have catered for over 500 Weddings! Traditional yet Contemporary, Talbot Hotel Carlow offers your Wedding guests decadent cuisine in the intimate surroundings of our Leinster Suite. Our Ashfield Suites' floor-to-ceiling windows make it the ideal location for your Civil Ceremony or non-religious blessing. Couples can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Delta Sensory Gardens for their Wedding Photographs. We offer bespoke packages to best suit your personal requirements, as we know no two Weddings are the same. View our Wedding Brochure here, and contact our Wedding Team to arrange your show around!

 The four-star Talbot Hotel Carlow is the ideal base for those looking to enjoy Ireland’s Ancient East. Enjoy all Carlow has to offer with some Travel Itineraries from Carlow Tourism here! Whether it’s visiting the Milford Way, Canoeing in Carlow, Hiking and Biking, or visiting many of the Valleys, Vales and Views Carlow has to offer – there’s something for everyone. Girly Shopping Breaks, Family Breaks, Couples Getaways, Golden Years Breaks, or simply getting away by yourself for some well-deserved R&R – make Talbot Hotel Carlow your home away from home for your next break away.