The Western Hotel is a three-pearl property that's superbly located a short walk from Galway city center. Traditional Irish spirit matches decor here, although fussy layouts in the 40 rooms feel old-fashioned, despite 2016 renovations that updated the beds and their linens. They come with tea- and coffee-making facilities and spotless bathrooms, but some have tube TVs and they all lack AC. Live music singalongs in the pub-like bar make it a bachelor/bachelorette hotspot, although its easygoing atmosphere also draws leisure couples and families. The restaurant is well-reviewed, and Irish fare here extends to breakfasts. Being downtown, guests don't mind limited amenities, although function rooms and parking are handy. Featuring a pool and kids' club, The Maldron Hotel Galway offers more on-site, but it's less central.
The Western Hotel is a three-pearl property that's superbly located a short walk from Galway city center. Traditional Irish spirit matches decor here, although fussy layouts in the 40 rooms feel old-fashioned, despite 2016 renovations that updated the beds and their linens. They come with tea- and coffee-making facilities and spotless bathrooms, but some have tube TVs and they all lack AC. Live music singalongs in the pub-like bar make it a bachelor/bachelorette hotspot, although its easygoing atmosphere also draws leisure couples and families. The restaurant is well-reviewed, and Irish fare here extends to breakfasts. Being downtown, guests don't mind limited amenities, although function rooms and parking are handy. Featuring a pool and kids' club, The Maldron Hotel Galway offers more on-site, but it's less central.
The 195-room Clayton Hotel Galway is an upscale property popular with groups and business travelers. Rooms are contemporary and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, big work desks, and plush beds -- but units overlooking the road may get traffic noise. Hotel highlights include an excellent restaurant, a modern fitness center, a three-lane indoor pool, a hopping bar, and extensive meeting space. Location, however, is a little out of the way for those interested in exploring the city center, and the property, though contemporary, lacks local charm. Travelers seeking an upscale property with more character might want to consider The House Hotel.
The 195-room Clayton Hotel Galway is an upscale property popular with groups and business travelers. Rooms are contemporary and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, big work desks, and plush beds -- but units overlooking the road may get traffic noise. Hotel highlights include an excellent restaurant, a modern fitness center, a three-lane indoor pool, a hopping bar, and extensive meeting space. Location, however, is a little out of the way for those interested in exploring the city center, and the property, though contemporary, lacks local charm. Travelers seeking an upscale property with more character might want to consider The House Hotel.
Set in an impressive stone house dating from the 1920s, St. Jude's Bed and Breakfast is an intimate four-pearl hotel with a pretty outdoor patio and a cozy living room lounge. Its six guest rooms have been tastefully restored and feature charming decor, and all come equipped with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms, but they contain budget-looking stall showers. There are a few restaurants within easy walking distance, but the hotel is removed from some destinations in central Galway. Free breakfast is included in a formal dining room and dinners can be arranged for a fee. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to the waterfront in Salthill Village can compare with the Jameson Court Apartments.
Set in an impressive stone house dating from the 1920s, St. Jude's Bed and Breakfast is an intimate four-pearl hotel with a pretty outdoor patio and a cozy living room lounge. Its six guest rooms have been tastefully restored and feature charming decor, and all come equipped with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms, but they contain budget-looking stall showers. There are a few restaurants within easy walking distance, but the hotel is removed from some destinations in central Galway. Free breakfast is included in a formal dining room and dinners can be arranged for a fee. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to the waterfront in Salthill Village can compare with the Jameson Court Apartments.
The 123-room Ardilaun is an upper-middle-range hotel set on five acres of beautiful gardens in Taylors Hill, a short drive from Galway's city center. The hotel has a classic style, but modern features include a great fitness center, spa, an indoor pool, and a kids’ club. There are multiple dining and drinking destinations on-site as well. Room quality can vary substantially -- some rooms are sharp and modern, with accents like leather headboards, while others are tired and outdated. Travelers looking to stay closer to the center of town should consider The House Hotel, a modern property in a historic building that's within walking distance of Latin Quarter nightlife and sights like the Spanish Arch.
The 123-room Ardilaun is an upper-middle-range hotel set on five acres of beautiful gardens in Taylors Hill, a short drive from Galway's city center. The hotel has a classic style, but modern features include a great fitness center, spa, an indoor pool, and a kids’ club. There are multiple dining and drinking destinations on-site as well. Room quality can vary substantially -- some rooms are sharp and modern, with accents like leather headboards, while others are tired and outdated. Travelers looking to stay closer to the center of town should consider The House Hotel, a modern property in a historic building that's within walking distance of Latin Quarter nightlife and sights like the Spanish Arch.
The lower-middle-range Bunk Boutique Hostel Galway has more of a hotel than hostel vibe, with dorms -- some with ensuite bathrooms -- and 14 stylish boutique-style private rooms. Centrally located, it's within walking distance of many tourist attractions, as well as the bus and train stations. Breakfast is included in the rate, along with free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include a modern full kitchen, and a chic lounge. Travelers might want to also check out the budget-friendly Spanish Arch Hotel in the Latin Quarter, which has a lively party vibe.
The lower-middle-range Bunk Boutique Hostel Galway has more of a hotel than hostel vibe, with dorms -- some with ensuite bathrooms -- and 14 stylish boutique-style private rooms. Centrally located, it's within walking distance of many tourist attractions, as well as the bus and train stations. Breakfast is included in the rate, along with free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include a modern full kitchen, and a chic lounge. Travelers might want to also check out the budget-friendly Spanish Arch Hotel in the Latin Quarter, which has a lively party vibe.
The 81-room Menlo Park Hotel is an upscale property that's just outside of Galway's utterly charming town core. There is some shopping in the immediate area, but the eateries and gastropubs in the center of town are best reached by car as walks will take upwards of 20 minutes. Modern rooms are clean and tasteful, and the lobby is cozy and inviting. Food is excellent and the breakfast includes homemade breads and jams, while the on-site bar is a lively place drawing locals and guests alike. Travelers who prefer to be in the heart of the city could check out The House Hotel, a charming boutique property near the Latin Quarter.
The 81-room Menlo Park Hotel is an upscale property that's just outside of Galway's utterly charming town core. There is some shopping in the immediate area, but the eateries and gastropubs in the center of town are best reached by car as walks will take upwards of 20 minutes. Modern rooms are clean and tasteful, and the lobby is cozy and inviting. Food is excellent and the breakfast includes homemade breads and jams, while the on-site bar is a lively place drawing locals and guests alike. Travelers who prefer to be in the heart of the city could check out The House Hotel, a charming boutique property near the Latin Quarter.
Situated on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway's Latin Quarter, the 130-room Jurys Inn is a classic mid-range chain hotel with a prime location within easy walking distance of dining, shopping, and nearly all the city's top sights. The Spanish Arch is just down the block and Eyre Square, Shop Street, and the train station are all about a five-minute walk away. Although it doesn't have fitness or spa facilities, the Jurys does offer a restaurant, bar, and beer garden overlooking the river. Fully renovated in 2014, it features clean, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and some river views. Room rates are not particularly expensive or inexpensive, but are consistent with similar city center hotels.
Situated on the banks of the River Corrib in Galway's Latin Quarter, the 130-room Jurys Inn is a classic mid-range chain hotel with a prime location within easy walking distance of dining, shopping, and nearly all the city's top sights. The Spanish Arch is just down the block and Eyre Square, Shop Street, and the train station are all about a five-minute walk away. Although it doesn't have fitness or spa facilities, the Jurys does offer a restaurant, bar, and beer garden overlooking the river. Fully renovated in 2014, it features clean, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and some river views. Room rates are not particularly expensive or inexpensive, but are consistent with similar city center hotels.
This intimate, 40-room boutique is one of Galway's best upscale options, and has charm to spare, with a historic stone exterior and bold, quirky interior. There are few features to speak of -- no fitness center, spa services, or dedicated meeting rooms -- but the convenient location near the Spanish Arch and the heart of the Latin Quarter is ideal for sightseeing. Rooms have bright, stylish contemporary decor and upscale bathrooms with towel warmers and rainfall showerheads. The restaurant, The House Cocktail Bar & Bistro, is a local hot spot and serves modern Irish cuisine.
This intimate, 40-room boutique is one of Galway's best upscale options, and has charm to spare, with a historic stone exterior and bold, quirky interior. There are few features to speak of -- no fitness center, spa services, or dedicated meeting rooms -- but the convenient location near the Spanish Arch and the heart of the Latin Quarter is ideal for sightseeing. Rooms have bright, stylish contemporary decor and upscale bathrooms with towel warmers and rainfall showerheads. The restaurant, The House Cocktail Bar & Bistro, is a local hot spot and serves modern Irish cuisine.
