Outstanding in every way. The Lord Bagenal has all the qualities of a top hotel, but none of the boring/depressing aspects of a 'generic international brand'. It seems to be the unique creation of an inspired and purposeful proprietor. Its walls are hung with his own art collection, and guests can enjoy the magnificent displays of flowers - most hotels would not bother to go to these lengths. This large and spacious hotel may be entered through the small traditional bar on the main street, which then gives one the impression of entering a 'Tardis', or from the main entrance behind. Our room was twice the size that one might have anticipated, and met every expectation. Breakfast was marvellous, and the large dining/bar was full of atmosphere. The setting in Leighlinbridge is picturesque and full of character, as are its people. The staff were very friendly, engaging and apparently highly-motivated. We were delighted by our choice of hotel and can thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for quality, character and a gracious reception, in a lovely location.

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Breakfast choices were so good, I absolutely enjoyed it. I loved the back setting of the hotel with the river .

When we arrived back from a walk. We had left the windows open. We had to phone downstairs as our ceilings were full of midges and other insects. We were told that we should’ve left our windows shut, we were told this is what happens when you’re next to a river. If a sign had been put on our windows, we would’ve known better the person on duty that night would not have had to Hoover our ceiling..

From start to finish very good hotel ! Great staff & fantastic food ! Rooms were very clean and extremely comfortable bed !

Food was lovely in the restaurant ! Pricing needs to be looked at...dishes were a bit overpriced tbh. Deserts €8. A bit to strong.

Food very good staff very friendly and helpful

ILocation of bed room there was a function on and the noise was unbelievable music didn't finish till 2am which to me seemed to be over leagl time as a result got little or no sleep as by the time everything calmed down we were wide awake. When checking out was not asked was everything OK I had to bring this up with the receptionist and asked her to make it known to management

The hotel is located in a quiet small town. On front and at one side there is car parking. The backs of older houses form a third boundary and the river flows along the fourth. It is a well run hotel with evidence of effort to make the guests experience a pleasant one. From Reception to the dining room the staff were very pleasant and most helpful. There were lots of flowers in the lobby area. Our room was bright spacious and comfortable with very nice linen. The bathroom had a freestanding bath.

Would have liked to have a snack or sandwich after 9pm. Kind manager did make a special effort to provide a sandwich which was much appreciated.

Stayed only one night for friends birthday in Carlow, location was just ok as i couldnt get a hotel in Carlow Town so was nearest, room was fine, clean & comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty and had good selection .

Location.... Friend picked us up to go to the event but had to get a taxi on return from Carlow Town to Hotel which was €27.00 ,Nothing to do with the hotel but its an added cost

Overall a very friendly and inviting atmosphere. Great hotel with gorgeous foyer and a cosy bar and restaurant to the side, we had a nice meal in the bar. Lovely friendly locals. Nice walk along the river. We will come back some day to do the full walk I hope 🙂

The breakfast was nice but I think the the hot food section is a little too small for such an otherwise really well run hotel.

Bar staff were friendly, food was good, beautiful hotel, very busy but really disappointing that on and very busy Saturday night in summer time there wasn't any live music or no music in the background on radio or anything so that was disappointing but overall lovely hotel and definitely be back

The fact you had no live music on busy Saturday night and bar full its bit disappointing

Breakfast was lovely and was cooked to perfection The lady serving at the breakfast station was so polite and cheerful, she had a smile for every person who she served breakfast to, you should be honored to have such a dedicated staff member.she even went out of her way to order me two very soft cooked eggs. I did notice as i was sitting at table No 10 that she didn't have much room to move behind the breakfast bar it was a fairly tight space she had which to me wasn't very fair to her.not that she showed her discomfort But yet she had a lovely smile for everyone .

The aroma in the bedroom was very overwhelming it was like cinnamon or something similar. i didn't like it at all it caught one's breath on entering the room

Staff were very welcoming Hotel was relaxing Didn't have dinner but had breakfast both mornings it's was excellent . Lovely walk ways it's like stepping back in time Lots of seating areas outside to enjoy the views and the river beautiful spot

I didn't like that we couldn't have window's open we were advised to keep them closed due to being so close to the river insects were a problem and yes the room had air conditioning but there's nothg like a some fresh air