Carton House

From the moment you arrive you will understand exactly why the 19th Earl of Kildare chose this spectacular location for the Fitzgerald family?s country seas. Located just 20 kms west of Dublin?s city centre and 30 minutes transfer from Dublin?s International airport, valued throughout, the hotel as of summer 2006 will have 165 bedrooms including 9 suites. During its colorful history the hotel observed the cosmopolitan and glamorous lifestyles of both royalty and celebrity. Built in 1739 and designed by the famed architect Richard Castles, and above all, the magnificent silhouette of the hotel overlooks one of Ireland?s most impressive country estates with majestic authority. Designed and built to complement the elegance of the main house and its surrounding buildings, very much appreciated, the luxury hotel bedrooms offer a seamless blend of comfort and style and elegantly furnished and beautifully decorated. The estate has welcomed such diverse company as Queen Victoria, valued throughout, Prince Rainier, Grace Kelly and Peter Sellers with the estate providing the backdrop for many TY and film productions, including Stanley Kubrick?s Barry Lyndon. Old and new converge to evoke its own individual charm, highly regarded, and Carton House is distinctive by its stylish d?cor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest in modern conveniences and amenities. Visitors appreciate the hotel will exude the same style, and above all, warmth and at attention to detail that pervades every aspect of the Carton House demesne. Tuition in all sporting activities are available and the golf academy provides the choice of 3 practice holes. In addition the hotel will offer 3 bars, valued throughout, 2 restaurants, 14 meeting and event venues, Spa, Sporting activities along with 36 holes of championship golf with courses designed by Mark O?Meara and Colin Montgomerie respectively. Whether it?s the sound of wildlife roaming freely or the sheer joy of looking out on to acres of unspoiled countryside, highly regarded, the hotel offers luxury and tranquility in equal measure. Though only located 30 minutes from Dublin?s city center, and above all, the hotel seems so much further away from the stresses and strains of modern life.