Hotel in Portlaoise, Laois

Perfectly situated just off exit 17 on the M7 motorway, Maldron Hotel Portlaoise offers you the chance to escape to affordable luxury. Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is regarded as one of the finest hotels in Laois making it the perfect place to enjoy a hotel break in the Midlands. Ahead of school holidays, checkout our discounted activities in Laois and beyond.

With 90 well-appointed comfortable bedrooms ranging from standard double rooms to spacious family bedrooms, Grain & Grill restaurant and Club Vitae leisure centre, Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is the ideal choice for all guests.

As a guest in the hotel, you can enjoy complimentary use of Club Vitae leisure facilities helping to relax after a long day or book a relaxing treatment in ALken Beauty Clinic.

Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant offers a range of different dining options and caters to a range of occasions, teams, groups, christenings and confirmations to name a few.

Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is also the perfect venue for celebrating special events or if you are attending a wedding in the area. Our newly refurbished meeting facilities offer natural daylight, air-conditioned rooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is the most centrally located hotel in Ireland. We are 2km from Portlaoise town centre, 45 minutes from Dublin and just over 1 hour from Cork and there is ample complimentary car parking available. Our hotel is a perfect place to stay if you are looking to explore Ireland.

VIEW HOTEL GALLERY

The town of Portlaoise is situated in the South Midlands and is the largest town in County Laois, part of the province of Leinster. It is the most populous and also the most densely populated town in the Midland Region, making it the fastest growing of the top 20 largest towns and cities in Ireland.

Portlaoise’s central location within Ireland and its concentration of restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs around Market Square, Main Street and the Church Street area of the town centre and other nearby facilities such as paintball, golf, bowling and other amenities make it a popular destination for hen & stag parties and other weekend breaks.

Additionally, Portlaoise is the home to many tourist attractions. The Rock of Dunamase, a hill-top castle which dates from the 12th century, Emo Court, a large Georgian estate designed by James Gordon, and the Slieve Bloom Mountains are among the most popular. 

If you’re in need of some retail therapy, Kildare Shopping Village is a short 20 minute drive. Or if it is a place to treat to after a day at the races that you require, Portlaoise is a short distance away from Punchestown, Mondello Park, the Curragh and the Irish National stud racecourses! 

Traveling to the growing town for your day trip or weekend away is made simple with it’s excellent transport systems. The major road, the M7, bypasses the town and will bring you either up to Kildare or down to Limerick city in no time. Portlaoise railway station is one of the busiest train stations outside of Dublin and is served by intercity trains between Dublin and Cork and by Dublin commuter services. Additionally, Bus Eireann operates through Portlaoise bringing you to Dublin and Cork. 

And, let’s not forget the festivals and events the town hosts each year! Every August The Butterfield Estate plays host to the Tullamore Show, Ireland’s premier agricultural event. September is an exciting time in the county as, very close by, Stradbally Hall holds Ireland’s largest music and arts festival, Electric Picnic and Ratheniska sees thousands travel from all over the country for the National Ploughing championships! 

Book your stay with us at the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise and experience the best of Portlaoise!