Athy Road, . Carlow, Ireland
#5 of 5 hotels in Carlow
Guests' ChoiceBased on 796 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2024
Michael
IrelandSwimming pool does not open until 10.30 and is closed at 18.30
Bar and restaurant were very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Paddy
IrelandFirst impressions were not good - due to a lot of ongoing work outside, landscaping and resurfacing etc which made our initial access confusing. Had to double park the car to let out passengers near the front - one of whom was a 92 year old who is not steady on his feet and wouldn’t easily walk the longer distance from the car park at the rear. The car park itself is not clearly marked out and cars were parked haphazardly. Presume this will be rectified in the landscaping upgrading work. Realise that such work is necessary but a little forewarning would have been helpful. Despite the inauspicious arrival - as soon as we moved inside we were reassured by the good quality - as indicated in the ranking above.
Comfortable, quiet. Well equipped.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Theresa
IrelandThe location, the staff were brilliant the radiator in our room was broken and there was no trouble in moving our room straight away also the power went in the second room and they were on it immediately and it was sorted asap
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Deirdre
IrelandThe female changing rooms’ shower and basin area need to be renovated but work is being done.
The breakfast was varied and abundant. Very fresh, high quality produce. The pool was amazing and had it all to myself. Never heard of a leisure centre for the sole use of the residents of the hotel. It did close a little early at 18:30. As I was working, time was a factor.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Seamus
United Kingdomn/a
had a great stay, good food, drink and very comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Anne
Irelandthe quietest / empty hotel bar i have ever seen ????
staff and food very good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Michael
IrelandSeating in bar for seat L way too tight and uncomfortable. Its almost sitting on the table just behind it so you have no privacy and its a tight squeeze getting in and out..remove the table behind L!
Staff very friendly, helpful and attentive. Room very spacious and comfortable. Food tasty and lots of variety. Plus the lounge is a very relaxing layout to chill out with some drinks.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Mary
IrelandLiked resturant
Staff was very polite
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Sue
IrelandIt’s very dated and needs refurbishment
Pool was really nice
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Patrick
IrelandNo entertainment on Saturday night. Could have had a singer/guitarist
All meals were good and served by a very courteous staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Francis
IrelandNothing
Lovely hotel with lovely staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Michael
IrelandThe starters menu in the bar is very limited.
Staff very friendly, room comfortable, clean and warm. Lobby very inviting and stylish. Lots of parking. The staff have always accomodated my mother who requires a walking frame and give her the same room every time
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Lourde
IrelandDecor dated and a little dark Breakfast limited in choice and a little unadventurous.
Central location, easy parking , attentive staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Sinead
IrelandIt is a bit of a maze to find your way to the room. Try and get a room near to reception
Excellent Breakfast. Lovely peaceful sleep.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Andrea
United KingdomNothing
Excellent good and service
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Rhona
IrelandDinner wasn’t the best but have to admit the staff were very good didn’t pay for the dinners we couldn’t eat and got 2 desserts for free
Location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Shauna
IrelandIt needs a serious revamp, the rooms are very very old fashioned. Also there was a leak in the roof in our hallway which led to a damp smell. The breakfast was ok, not a huge selection of food, again the area needs to be given a serious facelift.
It is very central to Carlow town. Staff are exceptionally friendly and were the best thing about the experience.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Carmel
IrelandVery old in need of refurbishing
The staff were friendly , food was very good, central location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Frank
IrelandNothing
Chosen because it was so near to ‘VISUAL’ theatre. Room on the ground floor, facing onto carpark, but not noisy. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Nicolas
GermanyDid not like so much the food at the restaurant.
Reception staff was very helpful and nice
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Lisa
IrelandJust a small thing, staff were not updated on daily specials or had the wrong information but staff were very polite and helpful
Loved the comfort of the beds and pillows. Room great size
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Cyril
United StatesEverything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
David
IrelandNo contactless payment option for vending machine
Great breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Rinwale
United KingdomNo fridge in the room
The neatness ù
Stayed in September 2023
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