The 58-room Westwood House Hotel is a charming upscale inn close to the National University of Ireland Galway campus. It's just a 10-minute drive to the vibrant city center, yet the setting feels serene. Attractive rooms are spacious and fresh, and feature locally made Shaker-style cherry furnishings. The events space is popular for weddings and business gatherings, and locals come in on weekends to enjoy the bar and mix with domestic and international guests. Travelers preferring to be closer to the action in central Galway could check out The House Hotel, a charming boutique property near the Latin Quarter.
The 58-room Westwood House Hotel is a charming upscale inn close to the National University of Ireland Galway campus. It's just a 10-minute drive to the vibrant city center, yet the setting feels serene. Attractive rooms are spacious and fresh, and feature locally made Shaker-style cherry furnishings. The events space is popular for weddings and business gatherings, and locals come in on weekends to enjoy the bar and mix with domestic and international guests. Travelers preferring to be closer to the action in central Galway could check out The House Hotel, a charming boutique property near the Latin Quarter.
Like many other Carmel inns, the 27-room Dolphin Inn has a quaint, old-fashioned feel, and offers guests lots of good freebies and personal attention. Fresh coffee and cookies in the lobby are replenished throughout the day. There are a few small tables with fresh-cut flowers, but unlike the nearby Carriage House Inn, there is no common fireplace or comfy relaxation area. Rooms are simple, spacious and bright, with flat-screen TVs, and some come with fireplaces. But they could use an update: Some rooms have stains on the carpet and peeling paint around the sinks. Guests have commonly complained about sound easily traveling through the walls, especially on the bottom floor or near the vending machines. The outdoor pool, although small and lackluster, is a rare amenity in Carmel, where few inns offer a swimming facility on-site.
Like many other Carmel inns, the 27-room Dolphin Inn has a quaint, old-fashioned feel, and offers guests lots of good freebies and personal attention. Fresh coffee and cookies in the lobby are replenished throughout the day. There are a few small tables with fresh-cut flowers, but unlike the nearby Carriage House Inn, there is no common fireplace or comfy relaxation area. Rooms are simple, spacious and bright, with flat-screen TVs, and some come with fireplaces. But they could use an update: Some rooms have stains on the carpet and peeling paint around the sinks. Guests have commonly complained about sound easily traveling through the walls, especially on the bottom floor or near the vending machines. The outdoor pool, although small and lackluster, is a rare amenity in Carmel, where few inns offer a swimming facility on-site.
The Britannia Hotel is Trondheim's grande dame. This historic luxury property (opened in 1897) has hosted royalty, celebrities, and diplomats over the years, and today continues to be one of the city's most prestigious options. Its rooms have traditional decor (most have plaid fabrics and wood furniture), and though they're not the most luxurious in town, the hotel's real draws are its historic character, impressive restaurants, and most notably, full-service spa -- one of the only hotel spas in Norway.
The Britannia Hotel is Trondheim's grande dame. This historic luxury property (opened in 1897) has hosted royalty, celebrities, and diplomats over the years, and today continues to be one of the city's most prestigious options. Its rooms have traditional decor (most have plaid fabrics and wood furniture), and though they're not the most luxurious in town, the hotel's real draws are its historic character, impressive restaurants, and most notably, full-service spa -- one of the only hotel spas in Norway.
Located in a quiet rural setting, The Gower Hotel is a mid-range property with a cozy, boutique atmosphere. Its 12 rooms are decorated in a fun, contemporary style with a few eccentric touches. The charming on-site bar and restaurant is a popular local spot. The Thomas Arms Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Swansea East, which include breakfast in their room rates, are less-expensive mid-range options, but The Gower has a refreshingly quirky ambience not replicated in the other nearby hotels.
Located in a quiet rural setting, The Gower Hotel is a mid-range property with a cozy, boutique atmosphere. Its 12 rooms are decorated in a fun, contemporary style with a few eccentric touches. The charming on-site bar and restaurant is a popular local spot. The Thomas Arms Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Swansea East, which include breakfast in their room rates, are less-expensive mid-range options, but The Gower has a refreshingly quirky ambience not replicated in the other nearby hotels.
