Name: Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
Address: Maynooth, Dublin, W23TD98, IE

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Nirav

Clean and nice rooms. Breakfast was good.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

William Brennan

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!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

john

Very well managed- all staff were friendly and wanted to help make sure we enjoyed our stay - we will be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Thomas

Everything about the property surpassed our expectations. The property was beautiful and clean and very well kept. The cuisine was delicious especially Kathleen's Kitchen which we dined at 3 nights. The Carriage House Pantry had the best cappuccino I've ever had and they offered a wide range of food options for breakfast and lunch. The spa was incredible and quiet with full use of the pool, hot tub and steam room/sauna. The staff was AMAZING too many to count but some of the memorable ones were, Ann (Manager) Jake, Terrance, Brian, (doormen/concierge) Katie (masseuse) wait staff in Kathleen's and so many others. I would say the only thing missing is a gelato bar in the lobby. Other than that if you are looking to stay just for golf or as a couple looking for a quieter stay this is the place! It's rich with history and you can almost feel the aristocrats there with you as you walk the halls.

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Verified traveler

This is a poor excuse for a Fairmont and it's isolated so you need a vehicle or taxis to go anywhere. Staff who fail do not appear to suffer any consequences. The hotel has three beautiful rooms but none of them were in use. It's really difficult to access the spa so prople with disabilities beware. Our room was the smallest we've ever had a Fairmont and its location was singularly inconvenient. Thee were only two places to eat and nothing nearby. Some staff were wonderful but too many were not. And the hotel is more expensive than better ones nearby. I love Fairmont Hotels but I can't recommend this one

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Amy

It's a Jane Austen novel come to life with some golf added in. Absolutely wonderful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Edward

The property is great but I am concerned about the staff and service (worst I have experienced at a Fairmont property). We ate at the onsite restaurant (the Carriage House) and we were completely neglected. 25-min before anyone could be bothered to take a drink order after we were seated. Another 15-min before our food order was taken. A family that was seated 45-min after us received their dinner before we did. Placed a 2nd drink order after finishing our meals and after 30-min of waiting we just left the restaurant. Went to the front desk after taking a walk on the property and notified them that we had left, so that they could process the meal, and they said they will talk to the restaurant manager. Later we were told that the manager had offered a 50% discount for the poor experience. When we checked out, this discount was not noted and we had to re-explain the situation. Paid in full for the dinner (including a 10% service fee) and was told they would talk to the manager again and would provide a refund if applicable. More than 24-hours later, no refund or follow up from the property, despite emailing them to follow up.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

grisel

Best hotel I have ever stayed at. Only negative thing I can say is it gets to be expensive, as other dining options are far away. But restaurants are very good so they can kind of back up the prices. But loved the hotel and hope to go back!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Paul

Beautiful old world property that was meticulously maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. This experience was all we hoped for. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Carol

Very nice hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Barry

Excellent place to stay with fantastic staff and amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

michael

Overall a truly excellent hotel. Only one small criticism is the servers at breakfast were quite poor.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

fergal

Very average overall. The hotel and location are good, but the service was inattentive with long waits, particularly at the bar and again at breakfast where there was confusion with orders and delays in being served. There was a general lack of engagement from staff. The food offering was functional but unremarkable. I did not dine in the Michelin-starred restaurant. As a five-star property, charging a high rate for EV charging felt unreasonable. I would not consider this a standout or particularly recommendable stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Mary

Long walk to bREAKFAST.

Bedroom very cold. Heating fin't work.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Michelle

Outstanding property!
Every part of this trip was exceptional.
Cannot say it enough!
Connor in the carriage house is an excellent server.
So happy to have had him serve us two times!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

mike

Amazing hotel.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2026

Andy

Breakfast location has moved to golf house but found it, attentive staff but not very obvious how to gain breakfast and order. Tracked someone down eventually. Good buffet selection and nice fresh omelette. Room was too warm, temp controls must have been in there somewhere so didn’t sleep well. Lovely location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Ryan

So clean and beautiful!! Amazing staff and breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Sarah

This was the most delightful hotel stay I have ever had. What a gorgeous property! Rooms were beautiful and immaculate, including blackout curtains and a lovely bathtub. Room service brought a pop-out table! And, we adored the breakfast, sauna, pool, and gym. We sure hope to be back again someday.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Shauna

Wonderful location and property. Staff were so attentive, greeting us you upon arrival and throughout our stay. They went out of their way to ensure we were having a great stay. Super clean, comfy beds, great food, amenities walks, views, such a wonderful place.
I was only booked for three nights and ended up staying for 6, ha ha....be back again on my next trip

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Emma

A perfect stay with our 7 month old. The staff were so helpful and she slept so well in the hotel cot, it was clean and comfortable for her.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Emma

Excellent rooms, fantastic staff and delicious food. Pool and gym facilities excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

cathal

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

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Mark

Excellent food & staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Jill

We stayed in the ashford suite and it was perfection, stunning stately room with so much space, opulence and comfort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Michal

Very enjoyable stay, Would highly reccomend Kathleen’s Kitchen, excellent food.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2025

Catherine

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Patrick

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Lari

The stay exceeded expectations. Everything from the decor to the rooms and common spaces to the food was exquisite. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Stephen

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Siobhan

Luxurious stay in a beautiful setting

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Jennifer

It is worth every penny. I will go back asap.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Vannessa

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.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Joseph

Great staff and ambiance

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Mary Kathleen

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

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

jeff

Good night stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

jolinne

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!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2025

Fred

The stay was perfect.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

MIMI

Unbelievable property! Everything about Carton House is beautiful, elegant, and filled with incredible history. The staff.

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

April

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

peter

Elegance in Ireland!

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Delaine

Staff was very welcoming, helpful, and kind. We very much enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Daniel

Great stay

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.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Molly

Perfect small family getaway!

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

michael

Excellent hotel

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2025

Rauan

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Mary Beth

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Leona

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Michael Allen

Absolutely wonderful experience. Went for our 25th Anniversary; grounds are incredible-lush and historic, room was great, staff (Brian, Christina, Javier especially, the whole crew at Kathleen's!) provided impeccable service-memorable trip, we would recommend for sure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Hubert

Great place!

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Tamara

Excellent stay. Well kept

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2025

Verified traveler

Liked it a lot but flawed

Really enjoyed our stay but the bathroom was awful. Like something from a hospital 😬. The La Labo toiletries were lovely though. Morrison Room is FANTASTIC. Pool area was clean and v relaxing. Breakfast delicious. Heard a LOT of apologies from various employees to guests, including some for us. It just seems kind of chaotic, food service is not well managed anywhere except Morrison Room, but then everyone seemed really nice at the same time. I’d definitely go back - just don’t go if forgetful service bothers you.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

James

Unreal location and hotel.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Ciaran

A perfect getaway for a small family

We were very impressed with the very friendly and welcoming staff, the beautiful surroundings and the food. We arrived a little bit early, with our toddler. They managed to accommodate us and while we waited we were at the strange time just after breakfast bur before lunch. One of the staff members went off the kitchen and managed to get some pastries for us which was really appreciated. The team seemed genuinely interested and friendly and we felt very at home. The meal in Kathleen’s kitchen was lovely, again great service and food prepared with passion and care. The cocktails at the bar were unique and very good. The property is extensive, very well kept and really interesting with loads to explore. We’ve stayed in a few 5 star hotels at home and abroad, and this is definitely right up there. It’s a real gem. I’m looking forward to our next visit!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Craig

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Clark

Amazing overall.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Monica

We fancy!

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Stephen

Stunning. A super blend of modern luxury with old fashioned luxury.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Katie

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

MARY

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Amy

Not as luxurious as I was expecting

I upgraded my room and it was nice and spacious. There were a few small things that weren't quite right with it, though. The shower gel was empty, some of the sachets in the tea/coffee box hadn't been replenished, etc.
Reception staff were lovely, the floor staff in the bar seemed over-worked and (understandably) stressed.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2025

Martina

Beautiful stay but more prep needed for NYE

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

Dawn

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2024

Anne

A Superb Hotel

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

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Joe

Exceptional comfort and decor, staff, friendly polite and helpful. Setting, magnificent.
One issue was drains odour from bathroom which was a little unsettling.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Felipe

Amazing property. Golf was challenging but enjoyable. Kathleen’s Kitchen dinner was delicious.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Cathleen

Impeccable property. Had issues with phones / room service menus online.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Anne

A real 5 Star 🌟 Hotel

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.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2024

Joseph

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.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Don

Nice

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

Dale

Short but restful stay

Late transfer backwards and forwards from airport.

Requested taxi for certain time. It was there ready and waiting.

Room was lovely. Staff very pleasant. Will return.

Grounds are beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Hubert

Great staff, excellent food, beautiful facilites

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2024

Anne

Quality Hotel

Excellent service and quality food in the Golf Bar Restaurant

Business

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2024

Brian

Be warned. Weddings take priority over everything and management doesn’t concern itself with the happiness of other clients disturbed by loud music until 130am

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

Boina

Outstanding service

We have coeliac with us and they were more than accommodating for coeliac

Business