Carlton Hotel Tralee, Kerry

From the moment Micheál and I booked our wedding at the Carlton Hotel Tralee we were treated like we were the only couple who had a wedding at the hotel. Orla the wedding co-ordinator was fantastic, she was always on the other side of the phone or email ready to answer any questions or queries we had. Absolutely nothing was a problem, we really wanted a champagne tower at our arrival reception and the General Manager Barry was there to advise on how it would best work for all of our guests. The night of our wedding tasting all the staff and management were exceptional, the service and food was second to none. The day itself where do I begin, from the moment all our guests arrived at the hotel they raved about the place, the food, service, management and all the staff were exceptional. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and had good banter with all our guests, the champagne tower and arrivals reception was perfect. The food and service at the meal was without exception fantastic. Everyone said it not just ourselves. To put it simply the Carlton Hotel is the perfect location for a wedding and we would without hesitation recommend the it to everyone that will listen. It really was the best day of our lives and all at the Carlton Hotel Tralee helped to ensure that. Definitely receives 5 stars from us. Sharon and Micheál O'Sullivan

Due to the number of hotels that are available between Tralee & Killarney, the job of deciding on which hotel to celebrate our up-coming wedding appeared daunting. As my fiancé (now husband) is originally from the North of Ireland, we were both conscious of the fact that the distance may limit the numbers travelling. We were on the lookout for a venue that could cater for numbers around the 150 mark, at a competitive price, but not sacrifice on style or quality. This was beginning to seem like an unrealistic target when we decided to check out what was on offer from the Carlton Hotel in Tralee. As neither of us are currently living in Tralee at the moment, many of the pre-wedding tasks were crammed into a number of hectic weekends, with the result that appointments could not always be made prior to showing up. This is exactly what happened when we visited the Carlton. Arriving at reception we were immediately made to feel very welcome, the staff answered many of our questions, and provided us with a wedding package booklet which clearly detailed many of the options available. To make a long story short, it wasn’t long before we both decided that this venue provided everything we were looking for. We can honestly say that after deciding upon the venue, the staff made everything else seem so straightforward. Nothing we requested was an issue, even right up to the day before. More than that, the experience of the staff in organising wedding functions enabled us to relax, knowing that everything was being taken care of. As it turned out, it was the most carefree and happy day of our lives, for which much of the credit has to go to the staff of the Carlton hotel in Tralee. At the hotel, the ambiance was one of celebration and elegance Much of the following day was spent at the hotel saying thanks to our guests, who were very complimentary on the day itself, how wonderful the food was, the beef was beautiful and everything was served together & hot! (Even though the bride & groom were delayed by a very determined photographer and many family photos). From the chef and kitchen staff, to the bar staff and waiting staff, to the staff at the front desk, and finally to Orla & Barry we would like to thank you all very much for helping us to have such an unforgettable day at your hotel. The children that were in attendance (and their parents) would also like to thank you all for being so accommodating, and allowing children to be children without complaint! Regards & Thanks John & Yvonne

We held our wedding reception at The Carlton Hotel Tralee in June 2012 and we cannot complement the management and staff highly enough. From the first email we received from the wonderful Orla to check-out 2 days after our wedding we were given 5 star service. Planning a wedding from overseas was always going to be challenging but working with Orla took away much of the stress. Nothing was too much, she even Skyped us from home because of the time difference!! On our wedding day we felt very relaxed and were able to enjoy every moment as we knew that Orla and the team had everything under control. The attention to detail at the hotel is amazing, the bedrooms are beautifully maintained and the Rose Ballroom is the perfect space to celebrate. The food was absolutely delicious and service was fast and flawless. We received so many compliments from our guests, especially about the sticky toffee pudding!! If you are looking for a venue and a team that will work with you to realise the vision of your perfect day, the Carlton Hotel Tralee is it. Thank you all so much, Christina & Adam