Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel

Old Airport Road,
Cloghran,
Co. Dublin
Tel: +353-1-866-7500
http://www.carlton.ie/dublinairport.html

The advantage of the Carlton Hotel at Dublin airport is its proximity to the airport. In fact it mentions on the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport website that it has ’spectacular’ views overs the airport runways. If you are into that sort of thing. Which I think most of us are. Even if its only a fleeting interest. Fact of the matter is that the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport is a fine 4 star modern hotel. The Carlton Hotel Dublin airport has 100 bedrooms some of which are suites, a nice rooftop restaurant with panoramic views, good food, free internet access, ample car parking and a shuttle to the airport every 30 minutes.

And, while you can’t walk to it from the terminal building you can be assured that you are more or less on the airport (about 5 minutes drive) as opposed to the 10-15 minutes on public roads if you decide to stay in The Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport or Holiday Inn Express Dublin Aiport in Santry.

The best deals available at time of writing are: €99 per night double occupancy, stay for 1 night and park for 3 nights for €130, stay for 1 night and park for 7 nights €160, stay for 1 night and park for 14 nights €205, stay for 1 night and park for 10 nights €180.

The Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport has 100 luxury bedrooms, which include a penthouse suite and 7 junior suites. If you like view of the airport then this is the place for you, since many of the rooms are looking over the airport. Other rooms face Dublin bay and the Wicklow mountains. Each room is soundproofed and has the usual comforts you would expect: telephone, satellite TV with pay per view movies, hairdryer and en suite bathroom.

The penthouse at the Carlton Dublin airport comprises a large sitting room, balcony overlooking the main runway at Dublin Airport, a bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite bathroom complete with bath and walk-in shower. In the penthouse there are complimentary slippers, bathrobes, a mini bar, air conditioning and luxury toiletries.

Kittyhawks Bar and Bistro is a pleasant place to unwind and there is a outdoor deck area.

As far as food in the Bistro goes, make up your own mind with the sample menu below (note that the menu may change but it will give you an idea at least of the type of food on offer and prices to expect). There is also a carvery lunch on offer.

Sample Bistro Menu at the Carlton Dublin Airport
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Seafood Chowder
A lightly spiced Crab and Smoked Salmon Spring Roll
Mexican Style Nachos with Salsa Deep Fried Garlic Mushrooms with Side Salad
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Grilled Sirloin Steak with a Baked Flat Mushroom with a Brandy & Peppercorn Sauce
Thai Green Chicken Curry with Naan Bread & Saffron Rice
Grilled Salmon with Ginger & Tarragon, served with Baby Corn Spears & a Saffron Cream
Cream Cajun Chicken served on a Crispy poppadom
Traditional Fish & Chips
Full Kid’s Menu available
range of desserts.
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KittyHawks Menu at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport (subject to change)
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starters
Smoked Salmon Plate with Ruby Onion Dressing €8.00
Fresh Howth Seafood Chowder €5.50 Chef’s Soup of the Day €5.00
Sweet Chilli Glazed Chicken Wings with a Hot and Spicy Dip €8.00
Traditional Caesar Salad with Smoked Bacon €8.00
Bruschetta of Smoked Chicken with Goats Cheese €7.00
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Main Courses
Prime Sirloin Steak €20.00
with Saute Onions and Mushrooms and a Creamy Pepper Sauce

Grilled Fillet of Chicken €16.00
on a Bed of Creamy Sun-dried Tomato, with Rocket Linguini

Bangers & Mash €16.00
Cumberland Sausages served with Champ Potato and Onion Gravy

Carlton Steak Sandwich €14.00
served in a Crisp Baguette with a Fresh Side Salad and French Fries

Carlton Deluxe Beef Burger €13.00
With Bacon and Cheddar Cheese, with a Fresh Salad and Fries

Fish & Chips €16.00
Deep Fried Plaice, with Homemade Tartare Sauce and French Fries

Teriyaki Salmon €18.00
with Asian Broth of Noodles and Fragrant Vegetables

Vegetable Tortilla Wrap €13.00 with Shredded Leaves and Melted Cheese

Lasagne al’Forno €13.00
with Baked Potato and Fresh Side Salad

Crispy Aromatic Shredded Duck, €15.00
with Pancakes and Julienne Vegetables and a Sesame and Soy Dip.
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Side Orders

Children’s Menu €3.80
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Baby Boiled Potatoes Soup of the Day €3.50
Champ Potato Melon Salad
Saute Mushrooms
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Saute Onions Bangers and Mash €7.00
French Fries Chicken Goujons & Chips
Green Salad Pasta with Tomato Sauce & Cheese
Side Salad Mini Pizza with Side Salad
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Cookies & Vanilla Ice Cream €3.50
Fruit Plate with Yoghurt
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Dessert

Homemade Apple Crumble with Cinnamon Anglaise €5.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Served Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream €6.00
Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbets with Chocolate Chip Cookie €5.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Butterscotch Sauce €6.00
Platter of Irish Cheeses with Homemade Grape Chutney €7.50
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Sandwich Menu

Panini Selection
The Big Breakfast
with Bacon, Sausage, Pudding & Tomato
The Royale
with Smoked Chicken, Pickle, Red Pepper & Brie
The Farmhouse
with Roast Beef, Red Onion Marmalade & Blue Cheese
The Caprice
with Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Cheese
All Paninis are served with a small side salad and crisps

€7.50

Sandwich Selection
Choose from White or Wholemeal Sliced Bread
Baked Ham with Cheddar Cheese and Tomato
Roast Turkey Breast with Salad
Rib of Beef with Horseradish Cream
Egg Mayonnaise with Onion and Chives
All sandwiches are served with a small side salad and crisps

€5.00

Beverages

Cappuccino Espresso with smooth silky textured milk
Regular €2.70
Large €3.50

Latte A long drink with Espresso and steamed milk €2.70

Espresso A short shot of intensely strong coffee €2.50

Macchiato Espresso topped with a dollop of frothed milk €2.50

Americano Espresso topped with hot water €2.20

Tea African tea full of body and flavour –
A pot for 1 €2.20
A pot for 2 €2.70

Herbal Teas See Server for Full Selection €2.20

From The Cellar

Red Wines

Gecko Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon – South Africa 2005 €21.00
Rich Ripe Berries, Elegant Cassis, Roasted Nuts and Warm Spice,
wrapped in a subtle oak and carried silky tannins

Las Estrellas – Cabernet Sauvignon – Chile 2004 €20.00
Ripe Plum and Integrated Oak Flavours

Las Estrellas – Syrah – Chile 2004 €20.00

Chateaux Vieux Parc Corbieres AC – France 2003 €23.50
Black Fruit Flavours and a hint of White Pepper

Domaine Carnival VDP – Cabernet Franc – France 2003 €25.50
A Blackberry and Blackcurrant Fruit, Balanced Tannins

Chateau La Bertrande 1er Cotes de Bordeaux – France 2002 €35.00
Elegant Marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot

White Wines

Gecko Ridge – Chardonnay – South Africa 2005 €21.00
Full Bodied with a rich yellow gold colour, with citrus and peach flavous

Las Estrellas – Sauvignon Blanc – Chile 2004 €20.00
Herbaceous and Gooseberries

Sinnya – Chenin Blanc – South Africa 2004 €21.50
Crisp Light Bodied, Hints of Pineapple and Melon

Domaine Carnival VDP 2004 Roussane – France 200???? €25.50
Full Flavour of Gooseberries and Almonds

Paul Zinck Pinot Blanc – France 2004 €30.00 Full Fruit Flavours, Mouth Filling Wine

Sancerre Domaine Paul Thomas – France 2004 €43.00
Masses of Vibrant, Zesty and Youthful Passion-fruit