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Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel

Carton Demesne County Kildare, Maynooth, Ireland, W23 TD98
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Welcome To Carton House, Fairmont 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. 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.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandFairmont Hotels
Built2006
Renovated2021
Total meeting space16,146 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms169
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Failte Ireland
Discover Ireland
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Award 2024 World Culinary Awards | The Morrison Room 2024 World MICE Awards – Ireland’s Best Incentive Hotel 2024 One Fab Day – Top Wedding Venue Award 2024/2025 Food & Wine Ireland – 101 Great Irish Restaurants | The Morrison Room The Michelin Guide 2024 – The Morrison Room Gold Medal Awards – Gold for the Best Business & Conference Hotel in Ireland Gold Medal Awards – Bronze for Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant | The Morrison Room Georgina Campbell Guide 2024 Great Places to Work 2024 Women in Golf Charter Award 2024 Golf Digest Editor’s Choice – International - Best in Resorts

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body: Green Key International

Issued: 1/24/2025 Expires: 3/31/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 9, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 6, 2026
Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Aug 24, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Aug 31, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
16,145.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,100.0 sq. ft.
Space (private)
16,145.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
904.2 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
5,382.0 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
47,916,019.9 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Carton Suite Download PDF
Carton Suite
Miss Sandford Download PDF
Miss Sandford
Kildare Suite Download PDF
Kildare Suite
Pre-function Foyer Download PDF
Pre-function Foyer
Leinster Boardroom Download PDF
Leinster Boardroom
Princess Grace Suite Download PDF
Princess Grace Suite

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
169
Single (1 bed)
169
Double (2 beds)
169
Suites
18
Tax rate
13.5%

Location

Getting Here

Carton House is easily accessible from all major routes. A 25 minute drive from Dublin City Centre and 20 minute drive from Dublin International Airport.
Distance from airport 8.08 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Punchestown Race Course
Recreation
20 kms
World famous horse racing on our door step from Carton House- experience top jockeys in action, meet trainers, corporate package offerings. Full diary of events listed on website.
Punchestown
Naas
Co. Kildare, IE
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Old Jameson Distillery
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18 kms
Discover the Jameson Irish Whiskey story, where the last chapter is drinkable. Visit the original Bow Street distillery in Smithfield Dublin, the place we’ve called home ever since John Jameson first set up shop in 1780. A trip to Bow Street offers guided tours and tasting experiences that will give you a real appreciation for the Jameson story, from our heritage, to our production process which gives us our unique, iconic taste. The Old Jameson Distillery is also home to a restaurant that serves lunch every day, a gift shop where you can purchase exclusive Jameson gifts or even bottle your own cask strength Jameson Select Reserve. With a greater appreciation of our whiskey under your belt you will be able to sample our full range at JJ’s Bar, take a Master class with a whiskey tasting or just try some of our great Jameson cocktails.
Bow St.
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Dublin 7, IE
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Guinness Storehouse
Historical landmark
19 kms
Located in the heart of the St. James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse® is Ireland's most popular tourist attraction. It's the home of the Black Stuff, the heart of Dublin and an unforgettable start to your Irish adventure. The journey begins at the bottom of the world's largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse our long brewing heritage with Ireland's rich history. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in our world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar. Now that's our kind of higher education.
St. James Gate
Dublin 8
Dublin 8, IE
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Kildare Village
Shopping
35 kms
For a great day out, nestled within landscaped grounds and presented in an authentic village environment, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination. You will find it difficult to resist temptation with over 80 brands such as Louise Kennedy, Gucci, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Anya Hindmarch and Hugo Boss offering up to 60% off all year around. L'Officina, Dunne & Crescenzi’s ultra-modern Italian restaurant offers breakfast, mid-morning snacks, lunch and wonderful wines for you to imbibe while you deliberate over your next purchase. Starbucks is the perfect spot for a restorative coffee and treat. A morning or afternoon spent browsing 80 exclusive brands offering luxury for less in a chic and casual open-air environment is truly time well spent. Kildare Village is one of the Collection of nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail. Founded in 1992, Value Retail is the creator and operator of Chic Outlet Shopping®, a unique concept in outlet shopping. As developer and operator of the Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages, Value Retail is the only company to specialise exclusively in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping destinations. Home to 1,000 luxury outlet boutiques of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, the Collection offers an unrivalled luxury outlet shopping experience for discerning shoppers in Europe. The nine Villages, located close to some of Europe’s favourite cities, are tourist destinations in their own right.
Nurney Road
Co, Kildare
kildare, IE
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The Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens
Recreation
50 kms
The Irish National Stud belongs to the people of Ireland but prides itself on being enjoyed and appreciated by visitors from all parts of the globe. Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland's thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world. From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud offers you a unique experience that can be enjoyed at your own leisure or as part of a guided tour. Come to the Stud and share with us one of Ireland's true treasures. - See more at: http://irishnationalstud.ie/home#sthash.IVVFWDkc.dpuf
Tully
Co Kildare
IE
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OrangeWorks - Experience Company
Recreation
1 min
Situated just yards from the hotel reception, Carton House has teamed up with Orangeworks Ireland's premier Team Building and Corporate Events company, located across the Carton estate. Offering bespoke and exciting team-building solutions tailored to meet specific group demands - the Orangeworks crew leads you through themed games and challenges, down Zip Lines, Off-Road in 4x4 training Jeeps Unrivalled anywhere in the country - the company’s facilities also include clay pigeon shooting, archery and falconry. The team’s dynamic and flexible approach make them hugely popular with guests of all ages and groups of all sizes. Thunder Races - http://youtu.be/oI8thbIW8bA Flat Out F1 - http://youtu.be/dFjh-5Rb3I0 The Big Picture - http://www.teambuilding.ie/team-building-events/creative-team-challenges/the-big-picture/ In the Picture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX-M3fwq2Zs&feature=youtu.be
Carton House
Maynooth, IE
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Carton House Golf
Recreation
1 min
Carton House Golf Club is a club with a soul. A club with a unique style of its own. A club with a passion for golf. Surprisingly close to Dublin, our golf course is easily accessible from many key locations - Check out your driving distance to Carton Carton House! Irelands Number 1 Golf Resort 2014 & Irish Open Venue 2013. Located just 14 miles west of Dublin City Centre and 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, Carton is home to a stylish hotel, a luxurious spa and leisure suite and two of Ireland's finest championship golf courses. The O'Meara Course, designed by two-time major winner Mark O'Meara, is a classic parkland experience which meanders through acres of glorious pastures, ancient woodland and skirts the banks of the River Rye. It hosted the 2005 Irish Amateur Championship in 2005. Read More The Montgomerie Course, designed by 7 times European Order of merit Winner Colin Montgomerie, is a 7,300 yard "links style" journey across sweeping firm fairways cavernous bunkers and impeccable greens. It has hosted some of the world's finest golfers at the 2005, 2006 & 2013 Irish Opens and the 2010 Irish Seniors Open. Read More Carton Demesne is home to Carton House Golf Club and the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. This special club has attracted golfers from across Ireland and throughout the world. Golfers who love the game, respect its traditions embrace friendship and revel in a club that can truly be called home. Carton House host venue for the GUI All Ireland Cups & Shields 2014 to 2017.
Carton House Resort
Maynooth
Maynooth, IE
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Carton House Spa & Leisure
Recreation
1 min
Carton House Spa and Leisure is linked to the main building but cleverly tucked away in the reconverted stables - offering peaceful respite from the outside world. Using the Darphin skincare and beauty range, all of our expert spa therapists are continuously trained, offering a wealth of information and advice from skin types, specialist creams, masks, oils and individual treatments. Lounge in your fluffy robe and slippers with a zesty fruit sorbet in the relaxation room. Sit back with a magazine or newspaper. Order a refreshing herbal tea or take a relaxing dip in the pool after a long massage. Whether it's pre-party pampering or a well-earned escape from a hectic, demanding lifestyle - while visiting the Carton Spa we'll help you find the best way to restore that vim and vigour and put that bounce back in your step. - Personal Training facilities and trainers on hand - Exciting aerobic, yoga and cardio classes to avail of
Carton House
Maynooth
Kildare, OH, IE
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Recently had a €60 million refurbishment and the only Fairmont resort on the island of Ireland.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : Irish Government
Does Carton House a Fairmont Managed Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : Daily
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