This is a lovely hotel, staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast great. Had the "wine and dine" meal on Saturday night and the food was wonderful.Our rooms were at the front of the hotel and were spacious and clean....but...Friday night there was a wedding on and Saturday night a disco next door we could not here the music etc but on both nights people gathered outside the hotel entrance and on the street making one hell of a row till gone 3am so we had very little sleep despite moving up a floor for the Saturday night! I would advise you check out what functions are on if you are a light sleeper.WIFI in rooms (with 2nd connection passwords). Parking in publice carpark over the road from the hotel, 2euros. Locals in the bars are very friendly. Would not recommend the fish and chip shop just along the street from hotel, frozen tasteless fish! Carrick Golf club is a little gem and everyone was very welcoming.

really need a revamp carpets& paint bedlinen all need updateing! I found it hard to sleep with a smell of must in room left window open while I was downstairs at party! When party was open we entered recidents bar and bar man really did not want us there took of to reception at speed to get a list was coming up to our face asking name room num& when we booked even though we were on list! Manager was as barman! Breakfast was great really enjoyed it! Wouldn't stay again as it's not value for money at€120 for night to ruin it

On arrival at the Carraig we felt welcome even before we entered our room. If you are looking for a snooty hotel with aloof staff - this isn't it. (Carrick on Suir is not a trendy contrived town - it is Ireland in its true form.) Our room was very spacious, bright and airy very clean and quiet. The food was the best that I'd had in all my weeks of travelling in Europe - I am a seafood lover and the Carraig served the most delicious salmon and cod that I've had in many years and the portions were very generous. Their full Irish breakfast, which is included In the price of the room, is very substantial and keeps you satisfied until Dinner time. Every employee of the Carraig was very friendly and helpful. The Carraig is within walking distance of all points of interest for Carrick on Suir and very close in driving distance to Kilkenny Castle, Rock of Cashel, Waterford, Dungarven, Tramore, and many other towns of interest.

My friends and I are just back from a Saturday overnighter in Carrick-on-Suir (October 2009). We were on our annual motorcycle trip, where we pick a town somewhere in Ireland, ride there, enjoy a night out and ride back again.

Upon entering the hotel, we found the receptionist very helpful and patient with 6 bikers all changing their minds about which room they wanted to stay in. We had booked 3 twins, but in the end, the hotel very kindly accommodated us in 2 twins and 2 singles. (The cost for a twin room was 40euro pp, and the cost of a single was 50 euro – so for 10 euro extra you had your own room)

The climb up the stairs was a bit tricky with panniers and helmets etc., but not a huge burden. I had one of the single rooms which was bright, spacious and clean, with a comfortable queen sized bed. The bathroom was clean and spacious also. I liked the tea/coffee making facility so I could make a flask of coffee for my return journey the following day.

We parked our motorcycles outside on specially designated motorcycle parking spaces. However the manager suggested putting them in a secure location down a lane beside the hotel. To our amazement, the secure location was a disco/dance room inside the hotel itself. What a surprise!

The manager advised us that there was a nightclub which closes about 3AM, and while the bikes would probably be ok, it might be wiser to take them off street just in case some boisterous clubbers decided to fling their leg over them. As it turned out, two bikes were left outside and came to no harm.

We enjoyed a few beers in the hotel bar which was nicely decorated and was very friendly. We then had a few steaks which were absolutely perfect. Everyone enjoyed their meal and commented on the good quality.

After a night on the town we returned about midnight. I have to say the revelries on the street did go on to about 3 or 4 AM. So if you are a light sleeper, make sure you ask for a quiet room at the back (especially Fri/Sat Night).

In the morning, breakfast was quite good – again the staff were both efficient and friendly.

Carrick-on-Suir is a very friendly and welcoming place. I would thoroughly recommend a visit if you enjoy the craic and a good night out. If you’re in Carrick for a night on the town – this hotel is an excellent base. I would stay at this hotel for the friendly staff, nice rooms, good food, good location and excellent value. However I wouldn’t take my granny there – because of the climb to the room and the overnight noise on the street. But I can say - it was perfect for us!