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JanB
Athlone, Ireland

Runway view

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 9 Aug 2021via mobile
We booked the unwind and dine package with a balcony view of the runway for one night, when we arrived at 2.30, we were told that the room wasn't ready and they were just finishing up the last few bits which was totally fine, 3.40 came and I went back up to find out was the room ready and was told another 30mins, we waited in the bar and Jennifer Lu was our waitress, who is absolutely lovely. We finally got the call at 5 o clock to say our room was ready. The room was lovely, very spacious and with the perfect view of the runway, there was a lovely little treats bag for my daughter, cookies, prosecco and a graze box.

The day before arriving I rang to see did I need to book dinner and I was told no, no booking needed! Again on check in I asked did we need to book, again I was told no! Went down to dinner to be told there would be a 40 minute wait, I explained to the receptionist that I had already enquired twice about booking for dinner only to be told no, that we already had 2.5 hour wait to get into our room. A lovely waitress called Carla came and got us a table, you could clearly see she was under pressure. The lunch menu and dinner menu are both the same, we had the chicken burgers and they were fab, would definitely recommend.

Breakfast is very rushed, you literally sit down and asked what you want, the family beside us were missing one person and they were asked to order before the other member arrived, bread was stale and the scrambled eggs where like they were micro-waved in a cup and turned up side down on the plate. Not a great selection for kids.

Despite all this we booked in for another night - room only, we headed off for the day and came back for lunch, Jennifer Lu again was our waitress, lovely as always, we ordered 3 soups, 3 sambos, the bread was that stale myself and my daughter did not eat it. Yet again very limited menu for lunch and for kids.

The hotel itself is fabulous, the rooms are lovely and the staff are 100% the making of the hotel. I would definitely recommend it but would advise to eat out of the hotel.
Date of stay: August 2021
Room Tip: Eat out of the hotel, parking is 10euro per night.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this review
Responded 10 Aug 2021
Dear Janice,

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel and despite a wait for your room, you enjoyed it. Please understand, in these unusual times, the hospitality sector has been one of the most affected business's and all premises are struggling to get staff, hence, the limited menus, temporarily. However, we do call all guests who are due to stay with us, 2 or 3 days before hand to ask if they wish to make a dinning reservation. The reception team also ask guests if they would like to make one, too. However, I have raised the issue with both reception and F&B managers who will address.
Many thanks for staying with us and hope you will give us another try again, soon.

Kind regards,
Seamus O'Neill.
Deputy General manager.
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    Reviewed 8 August 2021

    The hotel and rooms were beautiful! The check-in staff was amazing and accommodating. We also used the airport shuttle and the drivers were so nice. I was having trouble with my knees and they helped me get in and out. Really great staff!

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    Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2021

    Dear reviewer,

    Many thanks for your kind review and delighted you experienced a 4 Star stay with us. I will pass on your kind words to all the team here and look forward to seeing you on your next stay.

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    Reviewed 8 August 2021

    Very comfortable, location perfect and transport to/from airport excellent. Lack of choice from restaurant/bar selection was the only negative. Staff very friendly and 5 stars to them. Price very reasonable with park and fly and so close to the airport a plus. Child friendly and would stay again if bar/food menu and drinks were more to choose from. Overall very good

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    Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2021

    Dear TA reviewer,


    Many thanks for your kind review and delighted you experienced a 4 Star stay with us. I will pass on your kind words to all the team here and look forward to seeing you on your next stay.

    Kind regards,
    Seamus O'Neill.
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    Reviewed 4 August 2021

    Lovely warm welcome, all the staff very helpful and friendly. Room was spotless and left 2 goody bags for my 2 kids on the bed as well as some chocolates and cookies. Cleaning staff were so nice I needed something they were great.

    Date of stay: July 2021
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    Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2021

    Dear Reviewer,

    Many thanks for your kind review and delighted you experienced a 4 Star stay with us. I will pass on your kind words to all the team here and look forward to seeing you on your next stay.

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    Seamus O'Neill.
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    Reviewed 4 August 2021

    Lovely experience. Hotel lovely and clean & safe. Very close to airport (we could watch planes taking off from our bedroom) Food was delicious & loved the cookies and lil gift bag for lefft in our room for each of the kids

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    Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2021

    Dear TA reviewer,

    Many thanks for your kind review and delighted you experienced a 4 Star stay with us. I will pass on your kind words to all the team here and look forward to seeing you on your next stay.

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    Reviewed 2 August 2021

    The hotel was absolutely wonderful. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the woman that helped check me in. I wish I was able to get her name, but she was an absolute delight! My room was very comfortable and clean. The only downside to it was the crack in the window was not so appealing. (Room 134) Also the shower would not get as hot as I would have liked. However the bath did fortunately. I ate twice in the restaurant and the food was really delicious! Thank you for the lovely stay for the last half of my trip to Ireland!

    Date of stay: July 2021
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    Seamus O'Neill, Other at Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, responded to this reviewResponded 10 August 2021

    Dear TA reviewer,

    Many thanks for your lovely review and we are all delighted you enjoyed you stay with us. I will pass on your comments to all out team here. I have asked our accommodation manager to check out the window and shower to address. We wish you well and hope to have you stay with us again soon.

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