Lord Bagenal Inn

I loved the helpful staff at every turn. The hotel is a beautiful collection of old furniture and many lounge areas. The lunch at the carvery was excellent and our ned was comfy!

Great modern hotel in a very small town off of the highway. We decided to stay somewhere outside of Dublin after visiting Dublin for a couple of days on our way further south to the Ireland coast. This was a perfect place for that. This was a perfect hotel for that. It was a very large facility with a great morning breakfast and a nice onsite bar and restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place when exploring the countryside in the area.

Disappointing Stay at the Lord Bagenal Inn – Not Worth the Price ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ Of all the places I stayed during my 10-night trip through Ireland—both in the Republic and Northern Ireland—the Lord Bagenal Inn was, unfortunately, the only one I truly didn’t enjoy. At €195 per night, I expected something much better, especially this far into my journey (night 9), when I had plenty of comparisons. The room felt tired and dated, with worn carpet featuring visible stains and furniture that was both scratched and oddly arranged. It didn’t feel thoughtfully put together—just mismatched and neglected. To make matters worse, the view from the room was dismal. I can’t help but wonder if booking through Expedia influenced the room assignment, but regardless, it was far from pleasant. The layout of the hotel was also confusing and impractical. From the elevator, I had to navigate a set of stairs down to the room—an odd and inconvenient design, especially for guests with luggage. It left me scratching my head as to how this setup made it through planning for a modern traveler. That said, I do want to give credit where it’s due: the breakfast was genuinely excellent—by far the best of all the accommodations we stayed in throughout Ireland. It was clear that more care and attention went into the kitchen than into the guest rooms. All in all, while the Lord Bagenal Inn might work for some, it just didn’t meet the expectations set by the price or my previous stays elsewhere in Ireland

The log fire, home from home.

This is the prettiest hotel I have ever stayed in. There is restaurant/bar attached, so good. I think there is a buffet before 3 pm especially on the weekends. So much food. Breakfast, continental every day, some days full. Always delicious. Its hosts so many functions. It seems like there is always a wedding there.

First Time visiting the Lord Bagenal while at the horse sales, great hotel with amazing bar with open fire hidden, great evening meal and lovely breakfast. We will be back

The layout was weird, so that we had to lug our bags down/up stairs even after taking the elevator. Serious problem for anyone with mobility issues.

The area was true Irish. Nice pub at hotel and across the street. Great staff.

Very pleasent one night stay , i use thsi hotel every year for my annaul work in Carlow. Always admire the flowers in reception amazing every year

This hotel's exterior doesn't even hint at what's inside. The area is spacious, flowing and absolutely lovely in the lobby and Waterfront restaurant. We drove all over Ireland for the past 2 weeks and this is the only hotel that had a shower curtain so the floor wasnt flooded (those half walls do nothing, especially when you can't adjust the showerhead to not spray outside the shower stall) and a bathroom exhaust fan so the mirror didnt steam over. The staff were so friendly and helpful,Orla especially, at reception. She recommended so many amazing things to do in the area. We went to some the next day and had so much fun at Hook Lighthouse, eating in Kilmore Quay and visiting Huntington Castle. The breakfast in the morning had fantastic pan au chocolate and the fried brie at Lord Bagenals restaurant was so very good. We really enjoyed our 2 nights here and would definitely stay here again.

Staff and food excellent. Rooms need to be seen too, over all cleanliness in bedrooms is so poor.

Had a few issues with toilet and kettle. I think it’s time to put some money into a renovation and upgrade of the rooms. They are looking a bit tired.

Disappointing Stay at the Lord Bagenal Inn – Not Worth the Price ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ Of all the places I stayed during my 10-night trip through Ireland—both in the Republic and Northern Ireland—the Lord Bagenal Inn was, unfortunately, the only one I truly didn’t enjoy. At €195 per night, I expected something much better, especially this far into my journey (night 9), when I had plenty of comparisons. The room felt tired and dated, with worn carpet featuring visible stains and furniture that was both scratched and oddly arranged. It didn’t feel thoughtfully put together—just mismatched and neglected. To make matters worse, the view from the room was dismal. I can’t help but wonder if booking through Expedia influenced the room assignment, but regardless, it was far from pleasant. The layout of the hotel was also confusing and impractical. From the elevator, I had to navigate a set of stairs down to the room—an odd and inconvenient design, especially for guests with luggage. It left me scratching my head as to how this setup made it through planning for a modern traveler. That said, I do want to give credit where it’s due: the breakfast was genuinely excellent—by far the best of all the accommodations we stayed in throughout Ireland. It was clear that more care and attention went into the kitchen than into the guest rooms. All in all, while the Lord Bagenal Inn might work for some, it just didn’t meet the expectations set by the price or my previous stays elsewhere in Ireland

Overall very good stay, however the shower water handle was broke. Breakfast is fantastic! Definitely recommend staying here.

Lovely hotel , clean and spacious rooms, great food in the restaurant! Very much looking forward to staying again next year

We loved the Inn. Our room was very clean and spacious and the grounds were beautiful. The food at the onsite restaurant was outstanding

Great stay. Very warm welcome from receptionist. Hotel was spotless in lovely location beside the river Barrow. Food was delish. Highly recommend.

The hotel and staff were amazing. We only stayed 1 night as we were in the area for a quick family visit. The cleanliness was top notch, the rooms just perfect, we had dinner and breakfast both of which you couldn’t fault. Have recommended this Hotel to others and would have no hesitation recommending to others.

Spotless,comfortable and big room Staff very friendly and great at their job

Always a good stay. Clean and nicely fitted out. Included breakfast is great value. Our second time here. Would go back.

Had a few issues with toilet and kettle. I think it’s time to put some money into a renovation and upgrade of the rooms. They are looking a bit tired.

Disappointing Stay at the Lord Bagenal Inn – Not Worth the Price ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ Of all the places I stayed during my 10-night trip through Ireland—both in the Republic and Northern Ireland—the Lord Bagenal Inn was, unfortunately, the only one I truly didn’t enjoy. At €195 per night, I expected something much better, especially this far into my journey (night 9), when I had plenty of comparisons. The room felt tired and dated, with worn carpet featuring visible stains and furniture that was both scratched and oddly arranged. It didn’t feel thoughtfully put together—just mismatched and neglected. To make matters worse, the view from the room was dismal. I can’t help but wonder if booking through Expedia influenced the room assignment, but regardless, it was far from pleasant. The layout of the hotel was also confusing and impractical. From the elevator, I had to navigate a set of stairs down to the room—an odd and inconvenient design, especially for guests with luggage. It left me scratching my head as to how this setup made it through planning for a modern traveler. That said, I do want to give credit where it’s due: the breakfast was genuinely excellent—by far the best of all the accommodations we stayed in throughout Ireland. It was clear that more care and attention went into the kitchen than into the guest rooms. All in all, while the Lord Bagenal Inn might work for some, it just didn’t meet the expectations set by the price or my previous stays elsewhere in Ireland

So sad. The hotel itself was gorgeous, but the staff was fairly rude and not accommodating. Our tv in one room was broken and they did send help to try and fix it but it’s something that should have been checked before we got to our room. The second room we had the WiFi was not working. If you are an American I would highly recommend you do NOT stay here. We ourselves just did not have a good experience and did not feel welcomed whatsoever. So my review reflects as such.

The Inn was very nice, but a little dated. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was nice and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Our only complaint was that the room temperature was warm and we could not figure out how to work the thermostat for

Very well run, great staff and good food. Rooms very nice and modern hotel and older part worked well.

Great staff, alright facility, no mini fridge, no microwave. Its still a good place to stay but don't expect 4 star amenities.

We loved the Inn. Our room was very clean and spacious and the grounds were beautiful. The food at the onsite restaurant was outstanding

1st time staying, such a lovely hotel, very comfortable room, food is extremely tasty and the staff are so friendly.

Spotless,comfortable and big room Staff very friendly and great at their job

I loved the helpful staff at every turn. The hotel is a beautiful collection of old furniture and many lounge areas. The lunch at the carvery was excellent and our ned was comfy!

Enjoyed our one night stay very much. The breakfast was great and the staff couldn’t do enough for us.

Friendly staff and excellant food.

This was such a beautiful hotel in such a beautiful location. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and we loved the decor and different spaces to just relax within the hotel. We dined in the bistro and again, this was a great experience. Would definitely stay here again.

Great stay. Very warm welcome from receptionist. Hotel was spotless in lovely location beside the river Barrow. Food was delish. Highly recommend.

1st time staying, such a lovely hotel, very comfortable room, food is extremely tasty and the staff are so friendly.

Lovely country hotel in Ireland with great staff and amazing bar restaurant. Decor a little tired bur superb comfy bed and great Guinness!

The hotel and staff were amazing. We only stayed 1 night as we were in the area for a quick family visit. The cleanliness was top notch, the rooms just perfect, we had dinner and breakfast both of which you couldn’t fault. Have recommended this Hotel to others and would have no hesitation recommending to others.

Spotless,comfortable and big room Staff very friendly and great at their job

This hotel's exterior doesn't even hint at what's inside. The area is spacious, flowing and absolutely lovely in the lobby and Waterfront restaurant. We drove all over Ireland for the past 2 weeks and this is the only hotel that had a shower curtain so the floor wasnt flooded (those half walls do nothing, especially when you can't adjust the showerhead to not spray outside the shower stall) and a bathroom exhaust fan so the mirror didnt steam over. The staff were so friendly and helpful,Orla especially, at reception. She recommended so many amazing things to do in the area. We went to some the next day and had so much fun at Hook Lighthouse, eating in Kilmore Quay and visiting Huntington Castle. The breakfast in the morning had fantastic pan au chocolate and the fried brie at Lord Bagenals restaurant was so very good. We really enjoyed our 2 nights here and would definitely stay here again.

Great location - off the beaten path. Old bridge and castle near by.

Quaint town and nice hotel

Very comfortable accommodations for a family staying near Kilkenny. The restaurant was excellent.

Great modern hotel in a very small town off of the highway. We decided to stay somewhere outside of Dublin after visiting Dublin for a couple of days on our way further south to the Ireland coast. This was a perfect place for that. This was a perfect hotel for that. It was a very large facility with a great morning breakfast and a nice onsite bar and restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place when exploring the countryside in the area.

Very nice hotel. Ideal location for seeing this part of Ireland. Lovely riverside location but near major roads

This was such a beautiful hotel in such a beautiful location. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and we loved the decor and different spaces to just relax within the hotel. We dined in the bistro and again, this was a great experience. Would definitely stay here again.

It is a lovely town with a perfect place to stay

A true pub experience in the restaurant. Cute hotel. Very quiet town. Nice fishing next to the hotel

Great stay. Very warm welcome from receptionist. Hotel was spotless in lovely location beside the river Barrow. Food was delish. Highly recommend.

The area was true Irish. Nice pub at hotel and across the street. Great staff.

I loved the helpful staff at every turn. The hotel is a beautiful collection of old furniture and many lounge areas. The lunch at the carvery was excellent and our ned was comfy!

Staff and food excellent. Rooms need to be seen too, over all cleanliness in bedrooms is so poor.

Great modern hotel in a very small town off of the highway. We decided to stay somewhere outside of Dublin after visiting Dublin for a couple of days on our way further south to the Ireland coast. This was a perfect place for that. This was a perfect hotel for that. It was a very large facility with a great morning breakfast and a nice onsite bar and restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place when exploring the countryside in the area.

Enjoyed our one night stay very much. The breakfast was great and the staff couldn’t do enough for us.

This is the prettiest hotel I have ever stayed in. There is restaurant/bar attached, so good. I think there is a buffet before 3 pm especially on the weekends. So much food. Breakfast, continental every day, some days full. Always delicious. Its hosts so many functions. It seems like there is always a wedding there.

Overall very good stay, however the shower water handle was broke. Breakfast is fantastic! Definitely recommend staying here.

Great stay. Very warm welcome from receptionist. Hotel was spotless in lovely location beside the river Barrow. Food was delish. Highly recommend.

1st time staying, such a lovely hotel, very comfortable room, food is extremely tasty and the staff are so friendly.

The hotel and staff were amazing. We only stayed 1 night as we were in the area for a quick family visit. The cleanliness was top notch, the rooms just perfect, we had dinner and breakfast both of which you couldn’t fault. Have recommended this Hotel to others and would have no hesitation recommending to others.

This hotel's exterior doesn't even hint at what's inside. The area is spacious, flowing and absolutely lovely in the lobby and Waterfront restaurant. We drove all over Ireland for the past 2 weeks and this is the only hotel that had a shower curtain so the floor wasnt flooded (those half walls do nothing, especially when you can't adjust the showerhead to not spray outside the shower stall) and a bathroom exhaust fan so the mirror didnt steam over. The staff were so friendly and helpful,Orla especially, at reception. She recommended so many amazing things to do in the area. We went to some the next day and had so much fun at Hook Lighthouse, eating in Kilmore Quay and visiting Huntington Castle. The breakfast in the morning had fantastic pan au chocolate and the fried brie at Lord Bagenals restaurant was so very good. We really enjoyed our 2 nights here and would definitely stay here again.