Fairmont Carton House is a 5 star luxury hotel located in Maynooth, County Kildare in Ireland.
The lavish country retreat is located on a sprawling 1,100 acre property, featuring sweeping parkland, ancient woods, and the meandering River Rye,
Ireland’s only Fairmont Hotel is located a short 25 minute drive from the Dublin Airport, making it a perfectly luxurious layover or weekend getaway.
Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel is home to 169 luxurious guest rooms and suites. The “fit for a King” rural escape is spread out over two grand spaces: The House, an 18th-century Palladian-style building dating back to 1739, and The Garden Wing, boasting a contemporary aesthetic and charming views of the surrounding gardens.
Once a favourite of Queen Victoria, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier, Carton House retains all the charm and elegance of its past while offering its guests the lap of modern luxury.
Before booking your trip to the Emerald Isle, here are a list of highlights that make the Fairmont Carton House in Kildare stand out from the rest:
- Carton House is the only Fairmont Hotel in Ireland, ranked as one of the top 5 star country estates.
- The historic mansion features 169 well-appointed rooms ands suites, all of which have been thoughtfully restored and redecorated to compliment the interior and character of the estate.
- Suites are outfitted with lavish 4 poster beds, LCD screen TV, fridge, tea and coffee nook, shower and bath, luxurious toiletries, and daily turn down service.
- Keep fit on holiday 24/7 at the hotel’s fitness and wellness centre featuring an 18 metre indoor heating swimming pool, state of the art gym with cardio and weight areas, and a wide range of cardio fitness classes.
- The hotel’s spa is a must-visit for those looking to book a romantic weekend getaway. Enjoy relaxing at the spa’s jacuzzi, steam room and sauna after a restorative massage, facial, body wrap or scrub utilizing the Susanne Kaufmann sustainable skincare line.
- The historic mansion also boasts a golfing estate, once the ancestral home of the Earls of Kildare and the Dukes of Leinster. The 2 golf courses at Carton House are set over 1,100 private acres. The hotel is the proud host of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open 2025.
- The resort has plenty of activities to enjoy onsite, from informative history tours to cycling and walking trails, falconry, fishing archery, tennis, canoeing, kayaking and even a beekeeper experience to learn how bees make honey in the onsite hives.
- Fairmont Carton House is a foodie dream, boasting a handful of unique culinary concepts including a Michelin Star restaurant.
- In 2025 The Morrison Room earned its first star in the Michelin Guide, making it a must-visit culinary destination for road trippers eating through Ireland. Chef Adam Nevin’s imaginative Irish menu features local foraged ingredients that are displayed on pretty plates. Highlights from the always evolving menu include Maitake with Pearl Barely, Kilmore Quay Turbot with Morteau sausage, and McConnell’s Ex-Dairy Sirloin with Potato mousseline.
- Kathleen’s Kitchen is the hotel’s all day dining restaurant. The restaurant is uniquely located in the old servant’s kitchens, with a setting that retains many of the historic features from the 1700s. Wake up to the world over a hot cup of coffee while tucking into an extravagant breakfast featuring Brioche French Toast and Eggs Royale. The lunch and dinner menu puts an emphasis on locally sourced seasonal Irish ingredients. Highlights include Garlic Potato Soup, Galway Oysters, and Kilmore Quay Cod.
- The Carriage House is an upscale Irish tavern with a menu that is best enjoyed after a game of golf or at night paired with live jazz. We suggest ordering classic pub fare like Seafood Chowder, Fish & Chips, or signature Beef Burger.
- The Courtyard Bar is the perfect perch to sip craft cocktails and nosh on nibbles. The extensive drinks menu features fine wines, ice-cold beers, and expertly muddled and shaken cocktails. If you’re feeling peckish order a salad, soup or go all out with the seafood platter for two.
- No trip to Ireland is complete until you’ve raised your pink to enjoy the refined art of Afternoon Tea. Served Thursday to Sunday, classic sweets are paired with savouries and scones and your own pot of quality loose leaf.
If you’re looking to book an luxurious weekend getaway in Ireland located a short drive from Dublin, Fairmont Carton House offers chic suites, plethora of fun onsite activities and award-winning restaurants that will make for an unforgettable stop on your next Irish road trip.
