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Carton House - A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Rialto Score 9+

A Fairmont hotel. Rialto is a Accor Preferred agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Once the home of Irish aristocrats, Carlton House makes you feel like royalty the second you step onto the 1,100-acre walled estate. Stay in the elegant garden wing or 18th-century manor house. Feast on 7-course dinners curated by Chef Charles Degrendele in the opulent Morrison Room. And follow in the footsteps of golfing greats on the hotel’s two championship courses, Montgomerie, with its challenging inland links, and O’Meara, which meanders through the property’s ancient woodlands.

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland, 0 Kildare, Ireland
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Carton House - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
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4th Night Free
Stays until Sep 30, 2027
3rd Night Free
Stays until Sep 30, 2026 · Book by Sep 30

About Carton House - A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Insider tip

Schedule a whiskey tasting in the hotel’s Whiskey Library, where you’ll find an expansive selection of over 100 pot stills, malts, and bourbons from around the world.

In the hotel’s own words

Welcome to Carton House

As you step through the doors of our magnificent hotel where the old and new blend seamlessly together, you are taking a step back in time to experience the lives of the Irish aristocracy who once resided here. The original period details of the manor house merge harmoniously with the contemporary luxury touches one would expect to find from a luxury resort, perfectly paired with a warm Irish welcome to create an unforgettable guest experience.

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Pause in time at Carton and enjoy a unique and inspiring experience.

This timeless Palladian mansion is set on 1,100 acres of sweeping Kildare parkland waiting for you to explore its history and heritage, its nature and wildlife, its flora and fauna. At Carton there is space. Whether you have come to indulge in spectacular cuisine, relax in the spa or celebrate one of life's special moments, you will leave with memories to last a lifetime or until your next visit.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Accor Preferred benefits, included

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Accor Preferred is Accor's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Fairmont Guestroom
Immerse yourself in modern luxury with a stay in our Fairmont guestrooms. Located in the Garden wing we leave you with nothing more to do than relax and take in the splendor of the Resort. · Relax, Rewind and Rejuvenate whilst we take care of your every need. · *Available in 1 King or 2 Queen size beds
2Fairmont Deluxe Guestroom
Relax in modern luxury with a stay in our Fairmont Deluxe guestrooms. Simply relax and unwind in the unique and beautiful surroundings of Carton House while we take care of your every need. · Relax, Rewind and Rejuvenate whilst we take care of your every need. · *Available in 1 King or 2 Double size beds
3Fairmont Garden Terrace Guestroom
Enjoy the indoor space and comforts of our Fairmont guestrooms with the added bonus of a private outdoor terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped estate vistas. · Relax, rewind and rejuvenate whilst we take care of your every need. · *Available in 1 King or 2 Queen size beds
4Fairmont Balcony Guestroom
Enjoy even more space and a breath of fresh air in our Fairmont Balcony King guestrooms. Relax and unwind in the unique surroundings of Carton House while we take care of your every need. These large rooms have access to balconies for an uplifting breath of fresh air.
5Fairmont Family Guestroom
Our Fairmont Family Guestrooms have 2 European queen sized beds for 2 adults and a maximum of 1 child under 12. Located in the Garden wing we leave you with nothing more to do than relax and take in the splendor of the Resort. · Relax, Rewind and Rejuvenate whilst we take care of your every need.
6House Staterooms
Our bespoke House Staterooms have retained many of their Victorian features. Each guest room has been uniquely designed to maintain the original charm and character of the room it once was. Located in The House we leave you with nothing more to do than relax and take in the splendor of the Resort.
7House Superior Staterooms
Our bespoke House Superior Staterooms have retained many of their original Victorian features for you to enjoy. Tastefully partnered with every modern convenience you could require, these guest rooms offer lots of living space for you to completely relax.
8House Deluxe Staterooms
Our House Deluxe Staterooms have retained many of their original Victorian features partnered with every modern convenience. These guest rooms offer substantial space for you to completely relax. Located in The House we leave you with nothing more to do than relax and take in the splendor of the Resort.
Suites
9Fairmont Signature Suites
Enjoy even more bedroom and living space and a breath of fresh air in our Fairmont Signature Garden Suites. These large rooms have a separate sitting room and access to large wrap around balconies for an uplifting breath of fresh air.
10House Garden Suites
Our Rose Garden Suites offer guests a touch of spacious historical luxury in the most opulent of settings. We invite you to stretch out and enjoy the grandeur of these exquisite guest rooms featuring an array of modern conveniences.
11House Presidential Suites
The moment you step across the threshold of our opulent House Presidential Suite, the grandeur of yesteryear becomes apparent - historical luxury in the most opulent of settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Accor Preferred always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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