Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel
$467
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel
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$467
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel average $288 in March, the cheapest month, and $718 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $489 |
| February | $335 |
| March | $288 |
| April | $339 |
| May | $718 |
| June | $391 |
| July | $370 |
| August | $432 |
| September | $467 |
| October | $364 |
| November | $301 |
| December | $404 |
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About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and a health clu...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and a health club. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Maynooth? This hotel has 5490 square feet (510 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite at Morrison Room (Michelin), one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 169 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
Located in Maynooth, Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Castletown House and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.
What's nearby
Rye River(0.2 miles)
Carton House Golf Club(1.1 miles)
Maynooth Castle(1.5 miles)
Maynooth National Science Museum(1.6 miles)
Maynooth College Visitor Centre(1.6 miles)
Maynooth University(1.7 miles)
St. Patrick's College(1.8 miles)
Leixlip Castle(4.9 miles)
Castletown House(6.6 miles)
Corkagh Park(6.8 miles)
Fort Lucan Outdoor Adventureland(6.8 miles)
Lucan Golf Club(7.3 miles)
Primrose Hill(7.8 miles)
Luttrellstown Castle Golf(8.4 miles)
Lucan Sport & Leisure Centre(9 miles)
The preferred airport for Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel is Dublin Airport (DUB)(20.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Room Service
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Location
Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Ireland
Rye River (0.2 miles)
Carton House Golf Club (1.1 miles)
Maynooth Castle (1.5 miles)
Maynooth National Science Museum (1.6 miles)
Maynooth College Visitor Centre (1.6 miles)
Maynooth University (1.7 miles)
Room options
6
Fairmont Balcony Double Double
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 2
390 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
16
Fairmont Deluxe King
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
398 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
11
Fairmont King
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
334 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
11
Fairmont Rose Garden Suite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
700 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomSeparate Bathtub and ShowerFireplace
6
Fairmont Deluxe Double Double
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 2
399 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
6
House Stateroom
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
350 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerRefrigeratorFireplace
7
Lennox Lodge Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
328 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerRefrigerator
13
Fairmont Presidential Suite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
1249 ft²
Separate Dining AreaWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomSeparate Bathtub and ShowerFireplace
11
House Deluxe Stateroom
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
500 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerRefrigeratorFireplace
8
House Superior Stateroom
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
400 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerRefrigeratorFireplace
9
Fairmont Balcony King
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
380 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
8
Fairmont Signature Garden Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
680 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
7
Fairmont Double Double
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 2
356 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
6
Fairmont Garden Terrace Double Double
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 2
356 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerPatio
6
Fairmont Garden Terrace King
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
339 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and ShowerPatio
Guest reviews of Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel
9.2
Superb
Based on 417 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
46%
Family
21%
Group
16%
Solo
1%
What guests think
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Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel earns strong praise for its welcoming staff, beautiful historic setting and grounds, comfortable rooms, and generally excellent dining—especially Kathleen’s Kitchen—along with enjoyable facilities and activities like the pool, golf, biking, and walking trails.
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What guests think
Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel earns strong praise for its welcoming staff, beautiful historic setting and grounds, comfortable rooms, and generally excellent dining—especially Kathleen’s Kitchen—along with enjoyable facilities and activities like the pool, golf, biking, and walking trails.
However, several reviews cite inconsistent breakfast and restaurant service, with slow or error‑prone orders and occasional understaffing. Some guests noted maintenance or comfort issues such as warm rooms without air conditioning, small or weak showers, phone problems, and pockets of pool or spa shortcomings. Overall, expect a polished country‑house resort with occasional service and maintenance variability.
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Facilities
Expansive grounds with golf, walking trails and free bikes are praised, and many like the pool, gym and spa. Some note spa access or wayfinding confusion, dated cardio equipment, pool-area cleanliness, and bar understaffing at busy times.
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Emma
Feb 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent rooms, fantastic staff and delicious food. Pool and gym facilities excellent
Excellent rooms, fantastic staff and delicious food. Pool and gym facilities excellent
6
Rauan
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
8
Martina
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, we were there for NYE, food was excellent however, the bar was understaffed and there were no chairs for people to sit after dinner, no staff seem to have the common sense to get chairs for people v odd was there was lots of space for them, a v expensive night away to have no seat seems unbelievable really. There were only a few family tables and a few stools at the bar, they really need to prepare based on number of bookings. The bar manager was v nice & he was severely under pressure with guests complaining, very unfair on the staff.
Beautiful hotel, we were there for NYE, food was excellent however, the bar was understaffed and there were no chairs for people to sit after dinner, no staff seem to have the common sense to get chairs for people v odd was there was lots of space for them, a v expensive night away to have no seat seems unbelievable really. There were only a few family tables and a few stools at the bar, they really need to prepare based on number of bookings. The bar manager was v nice & he was severely under pressure with guests complaining, very unfair on the staff.
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April
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property, good food options, gym cardio equipment could be better (old, 2 machines out of order). Room was well appointed but a bit small.
Lovely property, good food options, gym cardio equipment could be better (old, 2 machines out of order). Room was well appointed but a bit small.
10
Dawn
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was beautiful! The staff, especially Brian at the front door and Sinead at the front desk were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Massage, biking, and restaurants were good. Only issues were with the pool and jacuzzi area. Found used bandaids on the side of the pool. Around the jacuzzi it was slightly flooded with standing water that flowed into the sauna. Needed to be drained and cleaned better. Otherwise wonderful hotel.
The hotel was beautiful! The staff, especially Brian at the front door and Sinead at the front desk were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Massage, biking, and restaurants were good. Only issues were with the pool and jacuzzi area. Found used bandaids on the side of the pool. Around the jacuzzi it was slightly flooded with standing water that flowed into the sauna. Needed to be drained and cleaned better. Otherwise wonderful hotel.
8
JOHN
Jul 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel - beautiful environment, good restaurants and amazing beds and breakfast. Spa could do with a little refurbishment but otherwise a lovely place to stay!
Lovely hotel - beautiful environment, good restaurants and amazing beds and breakfast. Spa could do with a little refurbishment but otherwise a lovely place to stay!
8
Tayla
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Spectacular grounds, nicest and friendliest staff (reception/ grounds/ restaurants) and comfortable rooms. Indoor pool is brilliant, although SPA access is quite confusing. Check-in was fast, but unfortunately room wasn’t ready at designated check-in time (3pm), so we had to wait another 1h30 to have access, change, access pool with a kid, a bit disappointing for a 5 star hotel.
Spectacular grounds, nicest and friendliest staff (reception/ grounds/ restaurants) and comfortable rooms. Indoor pool is brilliant, although SPA access is quite confusing. Check-in was fast, but unfortunately room wasn’t ready at designated check-in time (3pm), so we had to wait another 1h30 to have access, change, access pool with a kid, a bit disappointing for a 5 star hotel.
10
Stephen
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
10
Mary Beth
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Carton house is about 45 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Dublin. The grounds are lovely. The walk to Town is about 30 minutes and well worth it as there are other historical sites to visit in the town. The interior of the Carton house is modern but historical features remain throughout. Make sure you make dinner reservations well before you get there as the restaurants on property fill up quickly. The activities should also be booked well in advance. Many we wished to do were already booked out. We wanted to do the falcon lessons and whiskey tasting but they were not available. The horseback riding was quite fun and about 20 minutes away by taxi.
The Carton house is about 45 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Dublin. The grounds are lovely. The walk to Town is about 30 minutes and well worth it as there are other historical sites to visit in the town. The interior of the Carton house is modern but historical features remain throughout. Make sure you make dinner reservations well before you get there as the restaurants on property fill up quickly. The activities should also be booked well in advance. Many we wished to do were already booked out. We wanted to do the falcon lessons and whiskey tasting but they were not available. The horseback riding was quite fun and about 20 minutes away by taxi.
10
Jennifer
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property with amazing grounds. Food is fantastic as is the service. Take advantage of the on-site bikes, a great area to ride. Also, we did horseback riding and archery set up by the hotel and they were the highlights of our stay.
Beautiful property with amazing grounds. Food is fantastic as is the service. Take advantage of the on-site bikes, a great area to ride. Also, we did horseback riding and archery set up by the hotel and they were the highlights of our stay.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find rooms and common areas very clean, often spotless. A few mention lapses such as bathroom odours or worn/unclean details and occasional pool-area hygiene issues.
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Sarah Marissa
May 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and super friendly!
Very clean and super friendly!
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Miguel Yvan Alexandre
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
4
John
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel setting is beautiful and food and beverage offerings were outstanding. I was rather disappointed by the upkeep of the very very expensive so called 5 star rooms. I was shocked by the lack of attention to detail in a 5 star hotel charging so much! Maintenance in the room was lacking. Dirty carpet, leather on bed frame badly scratched and worn. Wet marks on the ceiling, paintwork on walls tatty in places. Bathroom was underwhelming with cheap tiles and some even broken. Poor shower, it was tiny and something like we had in the 1980’s. Grouting was grubby and toilet brush holder was not only dusty but had something like faeces on it. Shocking…
The hotel setting is beautiful and food and beverage offerings were outstanding. I was rather disappointed by the upkeep of the very very expensive so called 5 star rooms. I was shocked by the lack of attention to detail in a 5 star hotel charging so much! Maintenance in the room was lacking. Dirty carpet, leather on bed frame badly scratched and worn. Wet marks on the ceiling, paintwork on walls tatty in places. Bathroom was underwhelming with cheap tiles and some even broken. Poor shower, it was tiny and something like we had in the 1980’s. Grouting was grubby and toilet brush holder was not only dusty but had something like faeces on it. Shocking…
10
Joe
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional comfort and decor, staff, friendly polite and helpful. Setting, magnificent. One issue was drains odour from bathroom which was a little unsettling.
Exceptional comfort and decor, staff, friendly polite and helpful. Setting, magnificent. One issue was drains odour from bathroom which was a little unsettling.
10
Molly
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We loved our entire experience at Carton House. The food was amazing, the room was impeccably clean, the scenery was incredibly beautiful, and my husband loved the golf! We had a picnic on the grounds which was a highlight. The staff was all very friendly and made consistent effort to help us out when we had inquiries. We brought out 10 month old baby with us and were able to take her for walks around the grounds and bring her to all the restaurants without feeling like she was a burden, thanks to the staff's warmth. We brought her to the pool during kid hours too! We felt especially well taken care of my Emma who was one of the managers at the Carriage House. Additionally, the spa was beautiful and extremely relaxing. The only issue we had throughout our experience was difficulty with getting the phone answered at Guest Services, but when we brought it up everyone was really helpful and understanding.
We loved our entire experience at Carton House. The food was amazing, the room was impeccably clean, the scenery was incredibly beautiful, and my husband loved the golf! We had a picnic on the grounds which was a highlight. The staff was all very friendly and made consistent effort to help us out when we had inquiries. We brought out 10 month old baby with us and were able to take her for walks around the grounds and bring her to all the restaurants without feeling like she was a burden, thanks to the staff's warmth. We brought her to the pool during kid hours too! We felt especially well taken care of my Emma who was one of the managers at the Carriage House. Additionally, the spa was beautiful and extremely relaxing. The only issue we had throughout our experience was difficulty with getting the phone answered at Guest Services, but when we brought it up everyone was really helpful and understanding.
10
Tamara
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. Well kept
Excellent stay. Well kept
10
Dawn
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was beautiful! The staff, especially Brian at the front door and Sinead at the front desk were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Massage, biking, and restaurants were good. Only issues were with the pool and jacuzzi area. Found used bandaids on the side of the pool. Around the jacuzzi it was slightly flooded with standing water that flowed into the sauna. Needed to be drained and cleaned better. Otherwise wonderful hotel.
The hotel was beautiful! The staff, especially Brian at the front door and Sinead at the front desk were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Massage, biking, and restaurants were good. Only issues were with the pool and jacuzzi area. Found used bandaids on the side of the pool. Around the jacuzzi it was slightly flooded with standing water that flowed into the sauna. Needed to be drained and cleaned better. Otherwise wonderful hotel.
10
Vannessa
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless and comfortable, well laid out, and I had a great night’s sleep. I had to hunt for ages for the tv remote control before giving up but that’s a minor quibble.
Room was spotless and comfortable, well laid out, and I had a great night’s sleep. I had to hunt for ages for the tv remote control before giving up but that’s a minor quibble.
10
Stephen
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
10
Gillian
Jan 19, 2023
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Stayed 19,375 nights
Yet another wonderful stay at our favourite hotel! This was our sixth stay. Superb in every way. The staff, the breakfasts, the cleanliness of the hotel, the extremely comfortable beds, the beautiful grounds to name a few of the great points of this exceptional hotel. We will see you again soon.
Yet another wonderful stay at our favourite hotel! This was our sixth stay. Superb in every way. The staff, the breakfasts, the cleanliness of the hotel, the extremely comfortable beds, the beautiful grounds to name a few of the great points of this exceptional hotel. We will see you again soon.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and well appointed, with many noting spacious layouts, comfy beds and elegant decor. Some report drawbacks including small or weak showers, occasional noise or heat (no air conditioning in some rooms), and a few compact rooms.
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Bambi
May 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff. Room was extremely hot. No air conditioning. When you pay over $400.00 for a room it should be comfortable. We had to speak to the front desk twice about this. They sent up a fan. We slept with the window open and fan and it still was too hot. We stayed at cheaper hotels and had a better experience.
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff. Room was extremely hot. No air conditioning. When you pay over $400.00 for a room it should be comfortable. We had to speak to the front desk twice about this. They sent up a fan. We slept with the window open and fan and it still was too hot. We stayed at cheaper hotels and had a better experience.
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Miguel Yvan Alexandre
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
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Catherine
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First time at Carton Hoise. Beautiful building, lobby, carriage house. Room was nice - although there was a leak in the sink and shower was quite weak Dinner in Carriage house was good and service very good Breakfast was average and lacked flavour. Pool is ok but no a spa pool note a gym pool And reflexology treatment was a foot rub not reflexology and cost far too much. Overall I would expect more from a Fairmont but it was comfortable.
First time at Carton Hoise. Beautiful building, lobby, carriage house. Room was nice - although there was a leak in the sink and shower was quite weak Dinner in Carriage house was good and service very good Breakfast was average and lacked flavour. Pool is ok but no a spa pool note a gym pool And reflexology treatment was a foot rub not reflexology and cost far too much. Overall I would expect more from a Fairmont but it was comfortable.
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Katie
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at. The grounds were stunning. The accommodations were well appointed and comfortable. The manor house was stunning and the staff was a pleasure.
This is one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at. The grounds were stunning. The accommodations were well appointed and comfortable. The manor house was stunning and the staff was a pleasure.
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Jill
Nov 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in the ashford suite and it was perfection, stunning stately room with so much space, opulence and comfort.
We stayed in the ashford suite and it was perfection, stunning stately room with so much space, opulence and comfort.
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peter
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This hotel is castle like. A huge beautiful main building and wings that spread out for additional rooms. Truly, the walk to the lobby was a good 5-7 minutes. Nice patio, good sized room with great amenities. Staff was a bit stuffy which was good with. Try and find our favorite “Ryan Seacrest” truly his twin and a great server. The hotel is set on a magnificent golf course and the Ireland school of golf. Great spot.
This hotel is castle like. A huge beautiful main building and wings that spread out for additional rooms. Truly, the walk to the lobby was a good 5-7 minutes. Nice patio, good sized room with great amenities. Staff was a bit stuffy which was good with. Try and find our favorite “Ryan Seacrest” truly his twin and a great server. The hotel is set on a magnificent golf course and the Ireland school of golf. Great spot.
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April
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property, good food options, gym cardio equipment could be better (old, 2 machines out of order). Room was well appointed but a bit small.
Lovely property, good food options, gym cardio equipment could be better (old, 2 machines out of order). Room was well appointed but a bit small.
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Martina
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great quick stay at the Carton house. We stayed in the “old” part of the hotel, and while everything else was great, some nature not so much. There were birds above our room that were very loud in the mornings, so sleeping in was not an option. Otherwise, the service and amenities are fantastic. The property and the grounds are beautiful, and just walking around was worth it. There are a lot of inclusive experiences such as walking path and free bikes.
We had a great quick stay at the Carton house. We stayed in the “old” part of the hotel, and while everything else was great, some nature not so much. There were birds above our room that were very loud in the mornings, so sleeping in was not an option. Otherwise, the service and amenities are fantastic. The property and the grounds are beautiful, and just walking around was worth it. There are a lot of inclusive experiences such as walking path and free bikes.
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Vannessa
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless and comfortable, well laid out, and I had a great night’s sleep. I had to hunt for ages for the tv remote control before giving up but that’s a minor quibble.
Room was spotless and comfortable, well laid out, and I had a great night’s sleep. I had to hunt for ages for the tv remote control before giving up but that’s a minor quibble.
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Stephen
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
Everything was brilliant, great food, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. The pool and spa are fabulous too. Plenty to do, unfortunately I didn’t get the chance this time but I’ve played golf there before and both courses are excellent. All common areas and the rooms are spotlessly clean. The room were a good size with comfy beds. The hotel had made a real effort putting things on for the kids at Halloween. Will definitely be back.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, attentive and professional across reception, restaurants and activities. That said, several guests reported inconsistent dining service, slow or error-prone orders, occasional understaffing, and a few unhelpful front-desk interactions.
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Daniel
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It's a delightful hotel with fantastic ground. Highly recommend. Mixed a business trip with pleasure and brought along my wife and 6 month old. No problems whatsoever, from cots to highchairs. My only fault was the lackluster service at breakfast... I can only presume the staff were busy to recall they'd seated us and hadn't taken our order. Alas. Notwithstanding, it's a hotel that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
It's a delightful hotel with fantastic ground. Highly recommend. Mixed a business trip with pleasure and brought along my wife and 6 month old. No problems whatsoever, from cots to highchairs. My only fault was the lackluster service at breakfast... I can only presume the staff were busy to recall they'd seated us and hadn't taken our order. Alas. Notwithstanding, it's a hotel that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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Ulrich
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Freundliche Angestellte, aber richtig schlechter Service. Extrem langsamer Check-In (inzwischen Bier an der Bar, bis die 4 Leute vor uns eingecheckt waren), beim Frühstück kam der Kaffee nach 20 Minuten, im Restaurant die Bestellung vergessen… nach Salz gefragt (keines am Tisch) … auch vergessen. Seltsam bei so einem Hotel!
Freundliche Angestellte, aber richtig schlechter Service. Extrem langsamer Check-In (inzwischen Bier an der Bar, bis die 4 Leute vor uns eingecheckt waren), beim Frühstück kam der Kaffee nach 20 Minuten, im Restaurant die Bestellung vergessen… nach Salz gefragt (keines am Tisch) … auch vergessen. Seltsam bei so einem Hotel!
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Miguel Yvan Alexandre
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
Our stay at Carton House was, unfortunately, far from what we expected. I caught COVID during the trip, and the extreme dryness of the room made everything dramatically worse — every swallow felt like swallowing crushed glass. Even after turning off the air system, the noise from neighbouring rooms kept coming through the walls. The dustpan and brush in the room were broken and frankly disgusting to use, especially around the bathroom. Breakfast was excessively expensive, and our first room (225) smelled like something was burning. When I asked at reception to change rooms, the young woman told me she couldn’t offer anything better because we were staying “too many nights” — seven nights, apparently, was too long to deserve an upgrade. My wife was five months pregnant at the time. Another staff member had to come to inspect the room. Thankfully, the man who eventually came — Philippe — was extremely kind, professional and helpful. He arranged a much better room for us (256), larger, more comfortable, with more storage and even two complimentary drinks. He also helped with the luggage. He did everything the receptionist refused to do, and I still don’t understand why. Even in the new room, a microwave was missing, and it wasn’t possible to open even a small window to get fresh air. The shower was tiny and had no handheld shower head, making it difficult to wash properly. The front desk girl was rather cold, and overall the reception team lacked empathy and warmth.
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Rauan
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
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Martina
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, we were there for NYE, food was excellent however, the bar was understaffed and there were no chairs for people to sit after dinner, no staff seem to have the common sense to get chairs for people v odd was there was lots of space for them, a v expensive night away to have no seat seems unbelievable really. There were only a few family tables and a few stools at the bar, they really need to prepare based on number of bookings. The bar manager was v nice & he was severely under pressure with guests complaining, very unfair on the staff.
Beautiful hotel, we were there for NYE, food was excellent however, the bar was understaffed and there were no chairs for people to sit after dinner, no staff seem to have the common sense to get chairs for people v odd was there was lots of space for them, a v expensive night away to have no seat seems unbelievable really. There were only a few family tables and a few stools at the bar, they really need to prepare based on number of bookings. The bar manager was v nice & he was severely under pressure with guests complaining, very unfair on the staff.
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Delaine
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff was very welcoming, helpful, and kind. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Staff was very welcoming, helpful, and kind. We very much enjoyed our stay!
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Anne
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very efficient and friendly greeting by Teresa on reception at Chrck-In along with her colleague Gregory. Warmest check in I have had in a long time. Food / service was superb. Ate dinner in Coach House & service by Nathan was first class. Breakfast was also excellent with lots of fresh food & good coffee on menu. Overall a superb hotel with friendly professional & qualitystaff.
Very efficient and friendly greeting by Teresa on reception at Chrck-In along with her colleague Gregory. Warmest check in I have had in a long time. Food / service was superb. Ate dinner in Coach House & service by Nathan was first class. Breakfast was also excellent with lots of fresh food & good coffee on menu. Overall a superb hotel with friendly professional & qualitystaff.
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Ashley
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay at the Carton house was fabulous. Our room was spacious & comfy, large bathroom and extremely clean. Check in was smooth and the ladies at the front were extremely helpful (i wish i had remembered their names). Make sure you go for breakfast! That was by far the highlight! Food was delicious. I would not recommend booking a dinner service at the Carriage House. My husband and I were extremely disappointed in the service we received for the price of our meal. We had a meal of equal quality through room service the following night! We would definitely return and stay for longer next time
Our stay at the Carton house was fabulous. Our room was spacious & comfy, large bathroom and extremely clean. Check in was smooth and the ladies at the front were extremely helpful (i wish i had remembered their names). Make sure you go for breakfast! That was by far the highlight! Food was delicious. I would not recommend booking a dinner service at the Carriage House. My husband and I were extremely disappointed in the service we received for the price of our meal. We had a meal of equal quality through room service the following night! We would definitely return and stay for longer next time
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jolinne
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Carton House was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. The staff were attentive and kind, the hotel itself is gorgeous, and they have the most beautiful walking trails into the nearby town of Maynooth. We had an early flight with our young children in the morning, and the staff prepared breakfast to go for the car. Every detail was on point. Would recommend and stay at the Carton House again!
The Carton House was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. The staff were attentive and kind, the hotel itself is gorgeous, and they have the most beautiful walking trails into the nearby town of Maynooth. We had an early flight with our young children in the morning, and the staff prepared breakfast to go for the car. Every detail was on point. Would recommend and stay at the Carton House again!
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Anne
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Another superb overnight stay in Carton House. Warmly greeted as soon as I entered reception- had an efficient & professional check in by Gregory. Excellent dinner & menu choice in the carriage room
Another superb overnight stay in Carton House. Warmly greeted as soon as I entered reception- had an efficient & professional check in by Gregory. Excellent dinner & menu choice in the carriage room
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Location
Set on expansive historic grounds with walking trails and access to Maynooth, and roughly 30–45 minutes from Dublin and the airport. Guests value the peaceful setting while still being a reasonable base for Dublin visits.
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Monica
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We’ve never stayed at a 5 star hotel before so felt a bit out of our element. No one treated us as such though. The staff was amazing. The place was beautiful. The meals were incredible. You got to learn the history of the place in multiple ways. Location would have been easier if we’d had our own car, but it was well worth the extra effort to get there via taxi/train combo.
We’ve never stayed at a 5 star hotel before so felt a bit out of our element. No one treated us as such though. The staff was amazing. The place was beautiful. The meals were incredible. You got to learn the history of the place in multiple ways. Location would have been easier if we’d had our own car, but it was well worth the extra effort to get there via taxi/train combo.
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Craig
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was gorgeous. Staff were excellent. It was so peaceful. Everything was so luxurious. Wish we had more time to explore everything on offer.
The property was gorgeous. Staff were excellent. It was so peaceful. Everything was so luxurious. Wish we had more time to explore everything on offer.
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MARY
Mar 14, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely beautiful property. Be sure to take the tour of the house. Breakfast was delicious and lots of options. The staff was so friendly. Close enough to Dublin. We would absolutely stay there again.
Absolutely beautiful property. Be sure to take the tour of the house. Breakfast was delicious and lots of options. The staff was so friendly. Close enough to Dublin. We would absolutely stay there again.
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Alida
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hyggelige ansatte, veldig fint hotell med ufattelig deilig frokost og fint uteområde!
Hyggelige ansatte, veldig fint hotell med ufattelig deilig frokost og fint uteområde!
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James
Jun 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a beautiful hotel. A lovely mix of historic house with modern bedrooms. Lots of activities available and good location. The food and service were both excellent, especially the breakfast Regrettably we could only stay one night
What a beautiful hotel. A lovely mix of historic house with modern bedrooms. Lots of activities available and good location. The food and service were both excellent, especially the breakfast Regrettably we could only stay one night
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Siobhan
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Luxurious stay in a beautiful setting
Luxurious stay in a beautiful setting
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peter
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
This hotel is castle like. A huge beautiful main building and wings that spread out for additional rooms. Truly, the walk to the lobby was a good 5-7 minutes. Nice patio, good sized room with great amenities. Staff was a bit stuffy which was good with. Try and find our favorite “Ryan Seacrest” truly his twin and a great server. The hotel is set on a magnificent golf course and the Ireland school of golf. Great spot.
This hotel is castle like. A huge beautiful main building and wings that spread out for additional rooms. Truly, the walk to the lobby was a good 5-7 minutes. Nice patio, good sized room with great amenities. Staff was a bit stuffy which was good with. Try and find our favorite “Ryan Seacrest” truly his twin and a great server. The hotel is set on a magnificent golf course and the Ireland school of golf. Great spot.
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Mary Beth
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Carton house is about 45 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Dublin. The grounds are lovely. The walk to Town is about 30 minutes and well worth it as there are other historical sites to visit in the town. The interior of the Carton house is modern but historical features remain throughout. Make sure you make dinner reservations well before you get there as the restaurants on property fill up quickly. The activities should also be booked well in advance. Many we wished to do were already booked out. We wanted to do the falcon lessons and whiskey tasting but they were not available. The horseback riding was quite fun and about 20 minutes away by taxi.
The Carton house is about 45 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Dublin. The grounds are lovely. The walk to Town is about 30 minutes and well worth it as there are other historical sites to visit in the town. The interior of the Carton house is modern but historical features remain throughout. Make sure you make dinner reservations well before you get there as the restaurants on property fill up quickly. The activities should also be booked well in advance. Many we wished to do were already booked out. We wanted to do the falcon lessons and whiskey tasting but they were not available. The horseback riding was quite fun and about 20 minutes away by taxi.
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jolinne
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Carton House was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. The staff were attentive and kind, the hotel itself is gorgeous, and they have the most beautiful walking trails into the nearby town of Maynooth. We had an early flight with our young children in the morning, and the staff prepared breakfast to go for the car. Every detail was on point. Would recommend and stay at the Carton House again!
The Carton House was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. The staff were attentive and kind, the hotel itself is gorgeous, and they have the most beautiful walking trails into the nearby town of Maynooth. We had an early flight with our young children in the morning, and the staff prepared breakfast to go for the car. Every detail was on point. Would recommend and stay at the Carton House again!
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Jennifer
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property with amazing grounds. Food is fantastic as is the service. Take advantage of the on-site bikes, a great area to ride. Also, we did horseback riding and archery set up by the hotel and they were the highlights of our stay.
Beautiful property with amazing grounds. Food is fantastic as is the service. Take advantage of the on-site bikes, a great area to ride. Also, we did horseback riding and archery set up by the hotel and they were the highlights of our stay.
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Dining
Food is frequently praised—especially at Kathleen’s Kitchen—and many enjoyed breakfast and on‑site restaurants. Yet multiple reviews note inconsistent breakfast setups or service, and mixed experiences at the Carriage/Coach House and other outlets.
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Mary Kathleen
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay here was excellent. Great check in experience. Amenities and grounds are excellent. We enjoyed a lovely evening and were joined with friends before dinner. The following morning breakfast reserved in Kathleen’s Kitchen. The food was excellent. The ambience was too formal for breakfast. Some of the waiters did not enquire how one was or asked about the menu. Fine for dinner but could less formal in the morning
Our stay here was excellent. Great check in experience. Amenities and grounds are excellent. We enjoyed a lovely evening and were joined with friends before dinner. The following morning breakfast reserved in Kathleen’s Kitchen. The food was excellent. The ambience was too formal for breakfast. Some of the waiters did not enquire how one was or asked about the menu. Fine for dinner but could less formal in the morning
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Joseph
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Probably wasn't there long enough to fully rate. Service at dinner wasn't what I would expect in a 5 star. Likewise again at breakfast I was amazed there was only a buffet. Again at this star level freshly cooked options are expected. The buffet was very good but with no options to order fresh food the overall score for breakfast would be as low as 3/10.
Probably wasn't there long enough to fully rate. Service at dinner wasn't what I would expect in a 5 star. Likewise again at breakfast I was amazed there was only a buffet. Again at this star level freshly cooked options are expected. The buffet was very good but with no options to order fresh food the overall score for breakfast would be as low as 3/10.
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Leona
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The Carton House is an absolutely breathtaking property, complemented by a team of caring and attentive staff. The dining options ranged from casual to elegant, and the dining rooms themselves were beautifully decorated. To celebrate our friend's birthday, I ordered a small red velvet cake, and was given the option to have it delivered either to one of the dining rooms or to my room. We chose to celebrate at The Carriage House, where our cake was not only delivered to our table after dinner, but it was also absolutely delicious! During our stay, we also had the chance to experience the Beekeeping Experience, which exceeded all expectations. While I anticipated it being unique, I didn't expect to walk away with such a deep understanding of the entire process. The beekeeper, Thomas, was fantastic—he took the time to explain everything from the basics to the various hive levels, as well as the fascinating life cycles of the bees. It was an educational and truly captivating experience that I would highly recommend. A heartfelt thanks to the entire Carton House team for making our stay so memorable, especially Paula and Constantine (Guest Relations), Alfonso (Bar), Courtney (Kathleen's Kitchen), and Aimee (The Carriage House). We truly appreciated our time here!
The Carton House is an absolutely breathtaking property, complemented by a team of caring and attentive staff. The dining options ranged from casual to elegant, and the dining rooms themselves were beautifully decorated. To celebrate our friend's birthday, I ordered a small red velvet cake, and was given the option to have it delivered either to one of the dining rooms or to my room. We chose to celebrate at The Carriage House, where our cake was not only delivered to our table after dinner, but it was also absolutely delicious! During our stay, we also had the chance to experience the Beekeeping Experience, which exceeded all expectations. While I anticipated it being unique, I didn't expect to walk away with such a deep understanding of the entire process. The beekeeper, Thomas, was fantastic—he took the time to explain everything from the basics to the various hive levels, as well as the fascinating life cycles of the bees. It was an educational and truly captivating experience that I would highly recommend. A heartfelt thanks to the entire Carton House team for making our stay so memorable, especially Paula and Constantine (Guest Relations), Alfonso (Bar), Courtney (Kathleen's Kitchen), and Aimee (The Carriage House). We truly appreciated our time here!
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Rauan
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
Lovely grounds and a beautiful building. A bit spaced out like a Vegas hotel experience. The spa, pool and gym were very good. But the wellness center is hard to find unless you go outside the building. We spent six nights here and issues at every breakfast. One time they ran out of teaspoons and took nearly 10 minutes to get us one. Another time they were out of plates. Several times they brought other peoples’ hot food to our table. We had one dinner and that didn’t go smoothly either. Took fifteen minutes to get a glass of prosecco. Waiters at one point getting angry with each other in French close to our table. And, when our chowder that we were sharing arrived it came without spoons. We shared a hamburger and that arrived uncut and without any cutlery. Also, the phone in the room didn’t work. I mentioned this to reception and they said maintenance would handle the next morning. They did not and I had to follow up. Overall, very disappointing for a hotel of this class.
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Hubert
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, excellent food, beautiful facilites
Great staff, excellent food, beautiful facilites
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Jane
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was especially nice. We were disappointed in the dining options and especially Kathleen’s kitchen
Staff was especially nice. We were disappointed in the dining options and especially Kathleen’s kitchen
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Michal
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very enjoyable stay, Would highly reccomend Kathleen’s Kitchen, excellent food.
Very enjoyable stay, Would highly reccomend Kathleen’s Kitchen, excellent food.
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Ashley
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay at the Carton house was fabulous. Our room was spacious & comfy, large bathroom and extremely clean. Check in was smooth and the ladies at the front were extremely helpful (i wish i had remembered their names). Make sure you go for breakfast! That was by far the highlight! Food was delicious. I would not recommend booking a dinner service at the Carriage House. My husband and I were extremely disappointed in the service we received for the price of our meal. We had a meal of equal quality through room service the following night! We would definitely return and stay for longer next time
Our stay at the Carton house was fabulous. Our room was spacious & comfy, large bathroom and extremely clean. Check in was smooth and the ladies at the front were extremely helpful (i wish i had remembered their names). Make sure you go for breakfast! That was by far the highlight! Food was delicious. I would not recommend booking a dinner service at the Carriage House. My husband and I were extremely disappointed in the service we received for the price of our meal. We had a meal of equal quality through room service the following night! We would definitely return and stay for longer next time
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cathal
Jan 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed before but this time it lost its charm. The attention to detail was the charm of the hotel which was lost. The breakfast was previously in Kathleen’s kitchen and was the primary reason we rebooked - this time it was in the golf club and it was terrible - both service and food quality. Kathleen’s kitchen didn’t fail to disappoint - it was great
We have stayed before but this time it lost its charm. The attention to detail was the charm of the hotel which was lost. The breakfast was previously in Kathleen’s kitchen and was the primary reason we rebooked - this time it was in the golf club and it was terrible - both service and food quality. Kathleen’s kitchen didn’t fail to disappoint - it was great
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Anne
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service and quality food in the Golf Bar Restaurant
Excellent service and quality food in the Golf Bar Restaurant
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Garrett
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Stunning setting with original home restored and part of the hotel. Ultra quiet, well appointed rooms and common areas. Concierge and front reception staff are extremely knowledgeable. Take the manor house tour held each morning.
Stunning setting with original home restored and part of the hotel. Ultra quiet, well appointed rooms and common areas. Concierge and front reception staff are extremely knowledgeable. Take the manor house tour held each morning.
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Deirdre
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay. Breakfast was excellent, served in the most beautiful rooms
Fabulous stay. Breakfast was excellent, served in the most beautiful rooms
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James
Aug 20, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Lothar
Aug 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to play golf
Great place to play golf
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William Brennan
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay at Carton House. The manor home and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the Carriage House restaurant (one of two restaurants) was wonderful. We want to especially thank our porter, Jake, who assisted us with our luggage and later provided us with a guided tour of the manor home, which was built by the FitzGerald family in the 1720s. On our second day, we enjoyed a thirty minute walk from the hotel to the nearby town of Maynooth. Fabulous hotel. You'll love it!
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay at Carton House. The manor home and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the Carriage House restaurant (one of two restaurants) was wonderful. We want to especially thank our porter, Jake, who assisted us with our luggage and later provided us with a guided tour of the manor home, which was built by the FitzGerald family in the 1720s. On our second day, we enjoyed a thirty minute walk from the hotel to the nearby town of Maynooth. Fabulous hotel. You'll love it!
FAQs about Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Valet parking is also offered.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 32 for adults and children.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 80 per pet, varying based on the length of stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of EUR 200. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of EUR 40, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, and it is advisable to contact the hotel for detailed information.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Maynooth, on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle. It is approximately 6.6 miles from Castletown House and 11 miles from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, available for guests to enjoy. Specific operational hours may vary.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children aged 2 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. The hotel offers family rooms.
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Demand at Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth peaks in September and is lowest in August, so late summer into early autumn tends to be the quietest stretch to visit.
Which month has the lowest room rates at Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel?
March is the cheapest month to stay at Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth, averaging $325 a night; May is the priciest, averaging $809. March offers the lowest rates even though August is the quietest month for crowds.
What is there to do near Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth?
Set in County Kildare, Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth sits near Carton House Golf Club and Maynooth Castle, with Castletown House and Maynooth University also close by. The hotel appeals to couples and families and is a natural fit for guests seeking luxury, spa time, or nearby golf.
How do Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel's rates compare with other hotels nearby?
Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth is cheaper than 2 of 19 comparable hotels nearby, with a typical median of $349 a night versus about $194 for peers.
How does the nightly price at Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Carton House A Fairmont Managed hotel in Maynooth is $295 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 20% below its $375 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $318 and $935.
Prices for upcoming dates
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-22: 3989.2516195625003USD
- 2026-09-23: 308.858806484375USD
- 2026-09-24: 313.4914382480469USD
- 2026-09-25: 310.0708035322266USD
- 2026-09-26: 465.816300875USD
- 2026-09-27: 257.22060121533207USD
- 2026-09-28: 244.94365071240236USD
- 2026-09-29: 277.14298305126954USD
- 2026-09-30: 277.38123457226567USD
- 2026-10-01: 493.786803444336USD
- 2026-10-02: 465.816300875USD
- 2026-10-03: 334.6796040859375USD
- 2026-10-04: 252.45520572558596USD
- 2026-10-05: 257.4468749692383USD
- 2026-10-06: 322.2308273857422USD
- 2026-10-07: 319.23760251269533USD
- 2026-10-08: 252.39316123974612USD
- 2026-10-09: 344.65066927343753USD
- 2026-10-10: 429.31915795410157USD
- 2026-10-11: 228.1069433364258USD
- 2026-10-12: 1365.5799063242189USD
- 2026-10-13: 1365.5799063242189USD
- 2026-10-14: 1365.5799063242189USD
- 2026-10-15: 1422.4310826875USD
- 2026-10-16: 345.3279954873047USD
- 2026-10-17: 354.321056USD
- 2026-10-18: 247.07962210107425USD
- 2026-10-19: 237.78092860839845USD
- 2026-10-20: 237.78092860839845USD
- 2026-10-21: 242.49342374218753USD
- 2026-10-22: 242.49342374218753USD
- 2026-10-23: 306.85693741113283USD
- 2026-10-24: 356.00719182812503USD
- 2026-10-25: 307.27739354296875USD
- 2026-10-26: 274.9757025791016USD
- 2026-10-27: 252.39316123974612USD
- 2026-10-28: 252.39316123974612USD
- 2026-10-29: 301.54339827246093USD
- 2026-10-30: 301.54339827246093USD
- 2026-10-31: 317.4840156884766USD
- 2026-11-01: 195.2356391411133USD
- 2026-11-02: 213.21059946044923USD
- 2026-11-03: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-04: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-05: 208.5564459614258USD
- 2026-11-06: 257.70670037841796USD
- 2026-11-07: 293.57308956445314USD
- 2026-11-08: 204.20053712451173USD
- 2026-11-09: 213.16543510791018USD
- 2026-11-10: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-11: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-12: 208.5564459614258USD
- 2026-11-13: 277.6324721484375USD
- 2026-11-14: 293.57308956445314USD
- 2026-11-15: 205.19663883203125USD
- 2026-11-16: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-17: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-18: 215.198387269043USD
- 2026-11-19: 217.85515683837892USD
- 2026-11-20: 261.6918547324219USD
- 2026-11-21: 284.27439607177735USD
- 2026-11-22: 204.5712916074219USD
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 32 for adults and EUR 32 for children
- Pet fee: EUR 50 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: EUR 40.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 40.00 (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Currency Exchange
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
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Tennis Courts
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Cycling
Fishing
Hiking
Child Pool
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Outdoor heated pool
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Terrace
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Sauna
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Steam Room
Massage
Spa & Wellness Centre
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