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Carlton Abbey Hotel

Town Centre, Athy
Athy, Ireland

Location. The Carlton Abbey Hotel is located in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland, 250 metres from the centre of this small country market town, and 24 kilometres from the Irish National Stud with its Japanese gardens.
Hotel Features. With its imposing stone fa�ade, the Carlton Abbey Hotel was formerly the Sisters of Mercy convent before renovation. The hotels C Spa offers facial treatments, massage and beauty services including holistic treatments and body polishes. There is a 21 metre swimming pool, a sauna and Turkish bath, and a gym with cardiovascular fitness equipment. There is wireless internet in public areas and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby.

Benedicts restaurant serves dishes such as Shellfish Bisque and Pot roasted Jump of Lamb, and the Abbey Bar and Bistro, converted from the old church and featuring a ceiling rising 60 feet high, serves sandwiches and light snacks. The bar also has weekly theme nights. Breakfast is complimentary to guests.

The hotel has a range of meeting rooms and conference suites, hosting up to 350 persons.

Guestrooms. The 49 guestrooms at the Carlton Abbey feature teak wood panelling and contemporary decor with rust coloured moire effect fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, direct dial phones, Internet access, and tea/coffee makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. The Irish National Stud farm just south of Kildare incorporates ornamental Japanese gardens reflecting the beliefs of its founder, Colonel Hall Walker. His inspired, if eccentric, views on horse breeding were highly successful.

Rates:
65.2004 - 264.61

Number Of Rooms: 1
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 1500
Check Out Time: 1100

Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms

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Carlton Abbey Hotel
Town Centre, Athy
Athy, Ireland

Driving Directions:
From Dublin International Airport (DUB):
Distance to Carlton Abbey Hotel is 82 kilometres, approximately 70 minutes drive.

Getting there. Number 747 and 748 Airlink buses connect the airport to Dublin city centre, departing every 15 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the driver and the single fare is approximately 5 EUR. A 24 hour service to central Dublin is also offered by Aircoach and taxis cost approximately 18 20 EUR to the city centre. From Dublin, the 007 bus route travels several times a day to Athy. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Athy is compact and easily explored on foot. There are bus and train services to Dublin and Kilkenny, although a car is recommended for exploring the wider area.

Driving directions. From Dublin Airport, at roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the M1 (signposted Dublin).
At the roundabout take the second exit, and then join the M1 motorway (signposted Dublin).
Leave the M1 at junction 3, then at roundabout take the third exit onto the M50 (signposted M50 Southbound).
Reach the West Link Toll Bridge, and then continue.
Leave the M50 at junction 9 (signposted City Centre), then at Red Cow Roundabout take the third exit onto the N7 (signposted The South N8, N9) entering Dublin.
At Newlands Cross traffic signals continue straight on the N7.
Continue on to join the M7 (signposted Limerick, Cork).
At junction 9 take left hand lanes, then join the M9 motorway (signposted Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow).
Leave the M9 Motorway, then turn right onto the N78 (signposted Athy).
Continue onto Dublin Road N78.
Entering Athy, continue to main traffic lights, then turn right for Monasterevin Road, where you will find the hotel on your right.