Great stay! You are outside of the main area but just down the street like a 5 min walk…read more(seriously). Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and the front desk has a full tiny bar in case you need you for the room 10/10

Wonderful staff, comfortable beds and quiet so you can rest when needed…read more Walking distance from town and most restaurants & shops.

Stunning hotel located 15 minutes from downtown area. The Glenlo Abbey was a former church and…read moreestate with over 140 acres. I wish we were able to enjoy the hotel a little longer. We were able to explore the church and the bars. There are multiple bars including a lounge with a live piano player. The staff is so kind and welcoming. From checking in, providing us with a tour of the facility to bringing our luggage to our room before we even got there. Once we got to our room, there was complimentary chocolates, coffee, tea, water, and Irish biscuits. Typical of many hotels but this was next level. The coffee was nepresso with Irish shortbread cookies. We have our option of sparking or still water. The box of Glenlo Abbey chocolates was such a nice touch too. We booked the bed and breakfast option through Hilton. Unfortunately, we had an early flight and had to skip breakfast. At checkout, the front desk brewed fresh coffee and served us on a beautiful tray with milk and sugar. Not only did they make us coffee, they helped us with our bags all the way to our car. Truly a magical experience.

Billing itself as a "historic hotel"-glenlo abbey consists of a small older section where you check…read morein and have breakfast with a long and sprawling wing extending out behind with more modern style rooms with hallways meant to mimic an older style. The rooms themselves are rather neutral in colors and furnishing with the typical features of today's hotels-bedside power ports, sleek modern bathrooms and thick fluffy comforters on a very firm bed. We arrived for our two night stay in a typical Irish misting rain and our car was immediately met by a bell captain and staff with umbrellas who grabbed the bags and escorted us inside for the handoff to the front desk. Fast talking Chiara got us our paperwork, signed us in and whisked us off to our smallish "superior" room up on the top floor. Having booked via Chase we were "eligible for a room upgrade" if available-(in my experience they are seldom available-and in fact I'm always a bit skeptical if you don't get a room down-grade for not booking direct.) In any case, our warm and somewhat stuffy room looked out on the expansive golf course and Michelin recognized Pullman restaurant. Not sure what made this room superior (maybe the view?) as it was on the small size and felt crowded. The view wasn't worth the price premium. The bathroom was updated and had a nice shower plus a tub but only a single sink-not a double. The property is located just outside Galway and they have ample free parking available at the hotel. The breakfast buffet was the typical spread found in all European hotels plus a few hot items that you could order-fine but nothing outstanding. Our meal at the in house Palmers was somewhat disappointing too and most of the restaurant staff here are teenagers trying to figure out how to be servers. They are trying hard but the inexperience shows. I think the best way to sum it up - is the Glenlo felt to me like a Marriott golf resort with a castle facade. Having stayed in several true castle hotels on our visit to Ireland this one pales in comparison. Don't get me wrong, if you're a golfer you'll probably be thrilled with the place but for me it was nothing all that special.

Gayle and I were in Galway for 1 night and we stayed her at the Park House Hotel. This is a…read moreclassic older hotel (perhaps with a touch a faded elegance), with great service (especially the front desk and the breakfast area) and a very comfortable room. We especially appreciated the center city location and the ability to walk around safely and in close proximity to the Hotel.

Nice. No complaints. Rooms are kind of small but nice. Nice shower. Nice view. Everyone was really…read moreprofessional. Would come back.

Jurys Inn, now The Leonardo, is in a perfect location to explore Galway. Walk out the door and…read moreyou're right in the action with countless shops and pubs. The price tag for the hotel rooms, as other have mentioned, is definitely due to the location. It can't be beat. Breakfast is okay, with a selection of eggs, sausage, bacon, cereal, breads and a coffee machine. Small variety of fruit and yogurt as well. The rooms are absolutely tiny. We booked a family room and not sure what happened...the pull out couch barely fit our two young children and left zero space in the room. The bathroom was also small and had limited space even for towels, let alone counter space. I booked through Priceline, which I will never do again because our reservation was completely messed up. They didn't have the right number of people or the included breakfast reflected in the hotels reservation system. The front desk staff couldn't have been kinder though and sorted it all out rather quickly. If you're just a solo travel or a couple the rooms would be sufficient and it would probably make for a great home base during your time in Galway.

We have been to Galway a couple times before but this was the first time we stayed at this Leonardo…read moreHotel (formerly Jurys Inn). It is located at a perfect location for walkability - right across the street from the Spanish Arch! We could see it from our window! This, of course, meant we were right at the foot of the Latin Quarter which is filled with noisy tourists and pubs. Our room was nicely fitted with two windows which cut out the noise sufficiently. Check in was a breeze! And our room was big and comfortable. With the change to Leonardo came refurbished rooms so it all felt pretty new. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. Two of the four evenings we were here, they offered late afternoon chocolate chip cookies and prosecco! A nice touch! We only had their breakfast one of the mornings. If you purchase it in advance, the price is reduced by a couple euros. They had standard Irish breakfast buffet offerings and the staff were friendly. I wasn't overly wowed by the breakfast and, since there are so many restaurants and coffee places nearby, I wouldn't recommend it here.

We spent two nights here in early August 2024. We had an interior room near the back of the…read morebuilding. It was during horse week so a gentleman called me a week prior to us arriving there and asked if we would prefer a quieter room because it likely would be a lively weekend. I really appreciate the phone call. It was top-notch. Great service at the front desk. We had breakfast one of the mornings. The Irish, of course. Served on the second floor of the Skeff. It was awesome. It has six bars inside. Well staffed. Good beer and drinks. The room was a bit small, but it met our needs as we did not spend much time in the room. Parking is about a block away at the nearby shopping center in the parking garage, at a discounted grade. Would definitely stay here again. Close to all the walkable spots. Right across from the town Square.

Great atmosphere and delicious food. I went the first time I went to Galway years ago and made it…read moremy first stop back to Galway this year!

Located in the Latin Quarter, the heart of Galway. Such a convenient and lively location!…read more A smaller hotel with an elevator if you are bringing a lot of luggage like us. We stayed here for a couple nights during the week. We were worried about the potential noise however the live music stopped at around 11pm so we had no complaints there. Perhaps the noise is longer on weekends but we didn't see it as an issue during our weekday stay. The room was clean, and had complementary water bottles. The TV was also great and allowed us to sign in to our Netflix and YouTube for streaming on the big screen. The room was on the smaller side but enough space to at least open up our big luggage and carry on. We got discounted parking as well from the hotel, which helped as parking in the city was expensive. Did not get the chance to visit the bar in the hotel in the evenings but we heard really good live music!

When planning our trip to Galway, we narrowed our boutique hotel choices to The Residence Hotel and…read morethe Hyde Hotel. Both are managed by the same company, but after staying at each, I'd choose the Hyde without hesitation. Because flight delays shortened our trip, we only spent two nights at The Residence instead of the four we originally booked. The biggest selling point is the location. It's literally at the entrance to Galway's Latin Quarter, making it easy to explore the city's restaurants, pubs, and shops on foot. If location is your top priority, it's hard to beat. The hotel itself is very small, with only about 20 rooms spread across four floors. Our room had updated furnishings, modern bathrooms, and fun artwork that gave it some personality. Like many European hotels, though, the room was tight, especially with three single beds. Unfortunately, the biggest issue for us was the lack of air conditioning. I never noticed that on the website while booking, and after staying at two other Irish hotels with air conditioning, it was an unexpected disappointment. The hotel supplied two fans, but with the windows only opening a few inches, the room stayed warm. Opening the windows wasn't much of a solution because of the late-night street noise from the Latin Quarter. In fact, the hotel even provides earplugs in the room, which tells you this is a common issue. A couple of things to know before you arrive. M. Fitzgerald's, the restaurant attached to the hotel, doesn't serve breakfast, although a Starbucks is directly across Quay Street. Also, you can't drive to the hotel's front door, so first-time visitors may want to plan their arrival in advance. We found Hynes Yard Car Park to be much easier to navigate than the older Spanish Arch Car Park, and the hotel offers discounted parking at both. The most disappointing part of our stay came after we left. I completed the hotel's guest survey, explained my concerns, and requested that someone contact me. Unfortunately, I never received a response. The Residence has an unbeatable location, but between the warm room, street noise, and lack of follow-up after my feedback, it didn't live up to our expectations.

Of all the hotels I stayed in Ireland, this was my least favorite. The room, upon first look, was…read morenice and spacious. I liked the wardrobe storage, the desk area, and the additional area for storing luggage. However, there were a few things which made me feel like details were being overlooked and the accommodations were outdated. The real reason I can't justify more than three stars is that housekeeping came into my room when I specifically requested they didn't. I was woken up by knocking on the door and then before I could say anything, they opened the door. I thought this was incredibly strange since I had the do not disturb sign out. Not only that, but you are supposed to request housekeeping with a different sign so why they were coming in at all is confusing to me. I still had the do not disturb sign out the door when I left and upon returning, I noticed some cups had been replaced so they definitely came into the room while I was gone. That didn't make me feel very comfortable. The first towel I went to use had a giant hairball stuck to it. Definitely not mine since I hadn't even used the towels yet. After that, I felt like everything must be dirty. The bathroom also seemed really retro to me and not in a quaint way. The toilet was difficult to flush and the shower pressure wasn't great. Not to mention, the half glass in the shower drove me crazy and no matter how careful I was, the floor would get wet. The rest of the hotel seemed to be falling apart a bit. During my three night stay, the lights of one of the elevators were out the entire time making for some awkward rides with fellow guests. The handle on the front door of the hotel ended up breaking towards the end of the stay as well. Unfortunately, someone got sick on the stairwell and it took the staff until the next morning to adequately clean it up. The location, while fairly central, was a little off the beaten path compared to other lodging options like the Leonardo. I would've much preferred to stay there and will be avoiding Harbour Hotel during future visits to Galway.

We appreciated the treat they left in our room for our anniversary!…read more The conditioner, shampoo & body wash smelled like lotus and white tea instead of lemongrass like the rest of Ireland (finally). The room had washcloths, AC, and a fridge with water which is not always common in Ireland. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of town. The bar area was nice although when I tried to add a tip to my credit card the bartender told me it was pointless that they don't get it. The beds were comfy. Overall nice hotel.

Nice hotel in Galway, right across the street from the water! Plenty of parking for your car. Rooms…read morewere clean and spacious. Bed was cozy! They do have a nice patio area and restaurant on site, which we did not eat at but it looked great. We stayed here for a 1 night overnight in Galway. It was a bit outside of the city center so I would only recommend staying here if you have a car, if not I would suggest something a bit closer. Was about a 10 min drive in. But far enough out if you don't want the hassle and bussle! Great hotel overall!

Hotel was very comfortable and the room was nice.We had a view of the little courtyard and…read morepeek-a-boo of bay.Slept well it was pretty quiet.We almost booked in Galway city center but heard a lot of hen/stag parties and it's very busy.This location was a little too far to walk to the heart of Galway.We probably should have booked a hotel a little closer.Nice walk around the bay though,beautiful! Some of the rooms had views of the Ferris wheels and just so you know,the amusement park next door is open on weekends so guessing it'll be pretty noisy! The bar in hotel was handy for drinks!

The G has a decent location. We did end up taking taxis into town in the evening. There is free…read moreself parking. The only issue is getting out of there (even for the taxis) requires an awkward drive through a tight parking lot. The entire staff was professional and friendly. I think the decor is cool, lots of velvet and fun colors. Our room was clean and super spacious. Robes and slippers provided. The bed was very comfortable and allowed for a great night of sleep. There's even a mini-fridge that you can actually use and not get charged for. On check in there was a little bag of snacks and a plate of desserts with a lovely welcome note. Turn down service brought some tasty chocolates. Really nice touches. One of the highlights of the stay was the breakfast. These were undeniably our best breakfasts of our week in Ireland.

Fun place. Rat pack vibe and tons of Frank Sinatra songs play throughout…read more Walking distance to downtown if you're up for an uphill /2 mile walk. They offer valet but there is free self park with elevators that go to the car park. There is a movie theater behind the hotel and nice restaurants in walking distance. I know the decor is deliberate but it feels old and outdated. We had 2 remotes in the room, one worked for the tv in living room and who knows what the other remote was for. The tv in the bathroom didn't have a remote. The gas fireplace was turned off by orders of the county. I loved the water views and the room amenities. Cool place.

Great food great atmosphere and great service. We had the pizza and wings and it was delicious…read more Their Irish coffee was amazing. We had a great time.

This was our "go to" pub while in Galway. Not as crowded as those along the main drag and offering…read morefair prices on food and drink. GOOD food, even! Had some delicious mussels for 10 Euro. We literally wound up here at least once each of our three nights in Galway.