Advice on hotels in Galway

Pinky99

Hi All

Can anyone recommend a hotel to stay in Galway for one night this weekend, was thinking of Carlton Galway, is this a nice place?

ErnieBert

It's not very central but looks okay.
It's about 3km from city centre

Pinky99

Thanks, Ive heard mixed reviews so im a bit sceptical

snubbleste

Burrenmount in salthill has stunning retro chic décor and views to die for

Twenty10

I'd recommend the quirky House Hotel - great city-centre location tool

http://www.thehousehotel.ie/

Pinky99

Great thanks ill check that out, is it pricey for one night ?

Pinky99

Twenty10 wrote: »

I'd recommend the quirky House Hotel - great city-centre location tool

http://www.thehousehotel.ie/

Thanks have tried that place but its nearly €200 for one night

Twenty10

Sorry about that, we didn't pay anything like that when we stayed in the past (did you try expedia/roomex as well as the hotel website?)

Good luck with your search!

Mayoegian

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is beautiful, but on the outskirts of the City.
Radisson is also a nice, clean hotel.
The G Hotel but it is very expensive.
The Park house hotel is really nice, gorgeous food.
Jurys near the Spanish Arch, but it could be a bit noisy.
The Galway Bay Hotel is class, situated looking over the bay in Salthill.
Salthill hotel beside it is also great.

They're my favourites, oh and the Westwood hotel is wonderful too-they do a great Lava Chocolate Pudding!:p

Pinky99

Twenty10 wrote: »

Sorry about that, we didn't pay anything like that when we stayed in the past (did you try expedia/roomex as well as the hotel website?)

Good luck with your search!

It does look nice though, very central, Yeah going to have another look at roomex

ErnieBert

Here's three city centre hotels

The imperial http://www.imperialhotelgalway.ie/

Skeffington Arms http://www.skeffington.ie/

Victoria http://www.victoriahotelgalway.com/

all of which are located around Eyre Square but none of them have car parks

zuroph

try the harbour hotel, I always stay there

Pinky99

Mayoegian wrote: »

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is beautiful, but on the outskirts of the City.
Radisson is also a nice, clean hotel.
The G Hotel but it is very expensive.
The Park house hotel is really nice, gorgeous food.
Jurys near the Spanish Arch, but it could be a bit noisy.
The Galway Bay Hotel is class, situated looking over the bay in Salthill.
Salthill hotel beside it is also great.

They're my favourites, oh and the Westwood hotel is wonderful too-they do a great Lava Chocolate Pudding!:p

Thanks a great help, thanks a million

Mayoegian

Pinky99 wrote: »

Thanks a great help, thanks a million

You're more than welcome!:)

I would say out of them, I would go with the Westwood, but the Radisson etc. are just as good too!

Pinky99

zuroph wrote: »

try the harbour hotel, I always stay there

Ill have a look at that one, it sounds nice Thanks

xtradel

I'd recommend The Park House hotel, its No. 1 on Trip Advisor and has been for a long time.

Pinky99

ErnieBert wrote: »

Here's three city centre hotels

The imperial http://www.imperialhotelgalway.ie/

Skeffington Arms http://www.skeffington.ie/

Victoria http://www.victoriahotelgalway.com/

all of which are located around Eyre Square but none of them have car parks

Thanks, Ive checked them out, the imperial looks nice pity none of them have car parks

Pinky99

xtradel wrote: »

I'd recommend The Park House hotel, its No. 1 on Trip Advisor and has been for a long time.

Yeah I saw that one and it looks lovely, Unfortunately its nearly €200 for 1 night

amiable

Pinky99 wrote: »

Yeah I saw that one and it looks lovely, Unfortunately its nearly €200 for 1 night

Unfortunately you'll find Galway very expensive especially in July.
Does it need to be city centre?
Are you looking for practical or comfort or romantic?
I'm guessing from earlier post you need a carpark?
Some more info will help

amiable

www.hotelclub.net
www.booking.com
www.discoverireland.ie

Pinky99

amiable wrote: »

Unfortunately you'll find Galway very expensive especially in July.
Does it need to be city centre?
Are you looking for practical or comfort or romantic?
I'm guessing from earlier post you need a carpark?
Some more info will help

Yeah City would be the best for us, Its for myself and my partners anniversary so a romantic place but im thinking of the Carlton Galway but ive heard its not that great

philboy

Twenty10 wrote: »

I'd recommend the quirky House Hotel - great city-centre location tool

http://www.thehousehotel.ie/

The food is dire, the WORST dining experience i've ever had in Galway. Not an exaggeration & I'm not that fussy btw.

Pinky99

philboy wrote: »

The food is dire, the WORST dining experience i've ever had in Galway. Not an exaggeration & I'm not that fussy btw.

Really I was looking at tripadviser about the house hotel and there are very very few bad reviews about it

Mayoegian

Pinky99 wrote: »

Really I was looking at tripadviser about the house hotel and there are very very few bad reviews about it

Can I second Phil on that! My Dad got a steak and it was barely cooked even though he said very well done. There was nothing remotely tasty on the menu, so I had to resort to the Kiddies' menu!:o Even the pizza I got wasn't that nice, and the restaurant was gloomy and so dark. I would really advise not going there-although their toilets are lovely;)

Pinky99

Mayoegian wrote: »

Can I second Phil on that! My Dad got a steak and it was barely cooked even though he said very well done. There was nothing remotely tasty on the menu, so I had to resort to the Kiddies' menu!:o Even the pizza I got wasn't that nice, and the restaurant was gloomy and so dark. I would really advise not going there-although their toilets are lovely;)

Thats a pity as I was going to eat there but does anyone know of any nice places to eat in the city ? Thanks

Pinky99

Actually does anyone know can you walk into Galway City from the Carlton and how long it takes ? Thanks

skelliser

Its about a 15 minute walk.
I would check out jurys inn which is beside the spanish arch and the western hotel which is at the top of eyre square. Both have parking. The western is a grand spot but has no restaurant, it would be the cheapest option in the city centre imo.http://www.thewestern.ie/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g186609-d611741-Reviews-The_Western_Hotel-Galway_County_Galway_Western_Ireland.html
Forster court hotel is another option, it has parking as well. But again it will be as dear as park house or jurys.

Anywhere in galway in the next few weeks will be pretty dear.

Mayoegian

Pinky, I have done a bit of research into a few nice hotels to help you along!:)

Radisson Blu, Galway.****

This is located beside the train station and has great underground parking. The hotel is beautiful inside, the food is great-they give you massive portions!! They have a glass elevator which is the coolest part of the hotel I think:pac: They have a free breakfast and a leisure club. However, what's most impressing about this hotel is its location. You are in the city and you literally walk down the road, turn to your left and go up the street and you're at Eyre Square. That's probably it's most superior quality. The room prices are a little expensive but for a Saturday they are:

Standard Room(with Breakfast)......€190
There are pricier rooms that range from €299-700 but for one night it's a disgrace!!

The Park House hotel, Galway****

This is located just a few hundred meters from the Radisson. It's nearer to the city, and located right beside the bus station and very near to the train station. Unfortunately, if you're planning to go this Saturday, the only rooms available are for €198 and €220. I don't know what day you're planning to go, but all rooms are available for Sunday night. The food is absolutely gorgeous, out of all restaurants I've gone to, I just love the food in here. The restaurant is so fancy, and clean with beautiful décor. The waiters are so lovely, except one madame but she was probably overworked-I'll give her the benefit of the doubt! I haven't stayed in the Park House Hotel, but every single report I've heard from people is that it's a great place. I would really consider staying here. The location is second to none!

These are it's prices for a Sunday night:

Superior: €150
Deluxe: €190
Advance Purchase: €120
Room only: €125
Junior Suite: €235

Also, I've check the special offers for you, and this one is great:

You arrive either on Sunday 25th July or Sunday 1st August. It's a Galway Races offer. You get a full Irish breakfast, and dinner one of the nights in the restaurant. The prices are:

These prices are per person though, so unless you'e going to spend a bit extra, you might consider these:
Superior(2nights incl.) €175
Junior Suite: €225

Jurys Inn, near the Spanish Arch:***

I haven't been inside this hotel before, so I'm afraid my info will be second hand. The Jurys Inn is great location-wise. You are right in the City, which could have its drawbacks with noise. Looking at their website, their rooms look lovely and their rates are excellent. This Saturday they are all booked out, but for Sunday they have some available:

Room only: €105
Room and B&B: €123

Westwood House Hotel, Newcastle:****

This is my personal favourite-I absolutely love everything about this hotel. The food is second to none, the bedrooms are lovely and the waiters and staff are so professional. The restaurant is gorgeous, and the surroundings of the hotel are lovely. You are a bit further out from the City, but the bus stop(if you don't have a car) is across the road and the bus comes and goes there frequently. There is also a taxi rank. These are the prices for a typical Saturday:

Room only:€159
Deluxe Double:€179

For an extra €20 you can upgrade to the king-size bed with bathrobe and slippers:o


The Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit:****

This, again, is located a bit out from the city centre, but you can easily drive into the city or get a taxi. The hotel is impressive from the outside, its roof has lights underneath them that change colour-looks fantastic at night! It has free parking which is a big plus, and it has a leisure centre. It's located right beside the Briarhill Shopping centre, with shops such as Dunnes, NEXT(I think), Pet world and newly opened KFC. You get Plasmas in the rooms so it's quite high-tech!:P This hotel is one of the best in Galway, no doubt. The prices are great-this is for a typical Saturday night stay:

Double Room(breakfast incl.)€149
Executive Room(King-size bed and Breafast) €179
Double/Twin room only:€129

The Ardilaun, Taylor's Hill:

This is a little bit out from the city centre, but it's surroundings are so beautiful. You can go for a walk down to Salthill and walk on the Prom. The hotel is gorgeous inside, the food is so tasty and it's warm and cosy! It has free parking available, a leisure centre, jacuzzi(:)), free wifi, plasmas etc. It's only a mile from the city centre so you're quite near. The rooms are quite spacious in this hotel. These are the prices:

Double room(breafast incl.) €170
Superior Double €195

The Galway Bay hotel:

Stunning views and an attractive, spacious hotel. The restaurant has good things to offer it has to be said, and the staff are very nice. Loads of parking available, free of charge;) and a leisure centre there too. It is located smack bang in Salthill and very close to the city centre. The rides are in Salthill at this time of year as well:D There is a taxi service operating from the hotel so it's very handy. The rooms are big! These are the prices:

They're all sold out for this Saturday:( but Sunday is available!:

Classic Double only: €150
Classic Double B&B: €170
Superior Double: €210
Sea View: €190

I was going to give you a bit of info about Glenlo Abbey Hotel but it is very expensive, being a 5* hotel, but its surroundings are the best you'll find in the city, and it has a golf course on site. Because Race week is starting next week, you'll find it difficult to get accommodation on Saturday night, especially the 5* hotels. Glenlo is booked out, but available on Sunday:

Double room, B&B: €180


I hope this helps you. I was trying to organise a weekend trip to Dublin last year and was worried about what hotel to choose etc. I know what you're going through:P Any further help at all, just ask! If you are planning to come down on Saturday, and the website is telling you that there are no rooms available, ring the hotel, sometimes the website can be wrong-I found that with the Clarion last year!

Enjoy your stay!:)

Mayoegian

skelliser wrote: »

Its about a 15 minute walk.
I would check out jurys inn which is beside the spanish arch and the western hotel which is at the top of eyre square. Both have parking. The western is a grand spot but has no restaurant, it would be the cheapest option in the city centre imo.
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g186609-d611741-Reviews-The_Western_Hotel-Galway_County_Galway_Western_Ireland.html
Forster court hotel is another option, it has parking as well. But again it will be as dear as park house or jurys.

Anywhere in galway in the next few weeks will be pretty dear.

Don't go with that:( I found the rooms so dark and dreary. The food was nice, location great but meh....

Jurys are the cheapest 3* in Galway City I think, but I'm open to be proven wrong!

skelliser

Iv never stayed in the forster court been in the bar a few times. The westwood is a good bit outta town as well, 15 minute walk at least.

Mrs OBumble

Pinky99 wrote: »

Thanks, Ive checked them out, the imperial looks nice pity none of them have car parks

It's irrelevant: there's a 24-hour public car park five minutes walk away. (Hynes Yard, #14 on this map of car-parks in Galway)

And I suspect that many of the hotels have discount rates arranged, if not with Hynes then with someone else.