The Inn has a large lounge, function room and an attractive bar with a huge old-style open…read morefire-place. The heat from it would warm the cockles of your heart of a cold wintry evening. After getting warmed up, we moved to one of the quieter tables at the end of the bar (away from the TV) where you can have a cosy space and enjoy the fine food here. Their food suppliers are all local and have been well known for excellent red meat dishes of steak, lamb and pork. They make their own burgers too, with numerous toppings options of bacon, egg or blue cheese. The menu is extensive and every time we're there, we try to choose something different again, but a lot of the mains are a bit pricey in the €15/€16 range for what is pub grub. Its always well prepared though, tastes very good and the blue-cheese, pear and walnut salad I had was nutrition beyond belief. My wife had the 8oz steak with salad and dauphinoise potatoes, the steak just melted in her mouth. She had the potatoes because Chester Beatty do not do proper chips. that's a big let down because they used to do really good chips, now its just crinkly fries which you'd get any day in McDonalds. So, come on Chester, get the chips out again please, but fair play, we got the potatoes instead of the fries at no extra charge. Two pints, 2 wines and our bill was just about €45

Beautiful house with great owner. Room was well stocked with everything needed. Anna made sure we…read morewere settled in and if we needed anything additional. She gave a choice for breakfast. When we came down table was set. Food was fresh and hot. She took time to personalize stay. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Price is very reasonable.

We were lucky to find this b&b same day after leaving Dublin headed to Galway with no advanced…read morereservation, because the place only has a handful of rooms. It's run by a warm and personable owner who makes you feel quite at home. The rooms are very clean and comfortable (upstairs), but the best part is the breakfast. After weeks bad hotel breakfast buffets, to get a home-cooked meal to order was a revelation. Highly recommended and we will be coming back on our next trip

The Hyde (formerly the Forster Court) was our favorite hotel in Galway…read more This affordable upscale boutique hotel is just steps from Eyre Square, making it an ideal home base for exploring Galway. The Latin Quarter is about a 10-minute walk away, and buses stop right outside the hotel if you're heading farther afield. From the moment we arrived, the experience was excellent. The lobby is bright, colorful, and inviting, and the front desk staff gave us one of the warmest welcomes we received anywhere in Ireland. Our room was surprisingly spacious by European standards. Even with a queen bed and a single bed, we had plenty of room to spread out. The bathroom was modern, and I especially appreciated the heated mirror that never fogged up after a shower. Best of all, the room had air conditioning, something we quickly learned isn't guaranteed in Ireland. The Hyde's restaurant serves meals throughout the day and was where I discovered my first bowl of traditional porridge. Topped with toasted walnuts, banana, cinnamon, and maple syrup, it was far better than I ever expected and became one of my favorite breakfasts of the trip. If you're driving, the hotel has a large parking garage directly behind the building. It's easy to access, and the hotel offers discounted parking. Just remember your space number because the garage is much larger than it first appears. Between the comfortable rooms, friendly staff, excellent location, and reasonable rates, I'd happily stay at The Hyde again on my next visit to Galway.

No ac, but they do have portable fans you can request. The staff is helpful. The bathroom is large…read morewith a lot of counter space. The room was quiet. The breakfast is 12 euro or Maybe included with your booking. The breakfast was made to order: eggs, pancakes, veggies, sausage, bacon, baked beans. There is a buffet with cheese slices, chicken/ham, fresh fruit, scones, toast. It is a five minute walk to the town acquire. There are many restaurants and pubs within steps of hotel. The hotel bar and restaurant is beautiful. The room had two twin beds.

Stayed at this guesthouse in March 2011 during a ten day trip around southern Ireland. My…read moregirlfriend and another couple we were with stayed in the same room. The accommodations were awesome and at a great price the two nights we stayed. The location is very nice, quiet at night, and well within walking distance to city center along the Galway bay (very nice scenery). I highly recommend this for anyone. The proprietor is awesome and my girlfriend and I plan on staying again, and long the night time we are traveling (very soon).

Fantastic B & B with beautiful views of the bay in Spiddal. The hosts are extremely helpful and the…read morebreakfasts are really tasty. The building contains the original Irish stone walls which can cause issues with the wireless internet signal but it's a small price to pay for the ambiance. Highly recommended.

While we visited Galway during our second trip to Ireland, we stayed at the Menlo Park Hotel, where…read morewe enjoyed our time. The hotel is ideally located between Eyre Square in Galway City Centre and the N6 highway while sitting on the Wild Atlantic Way. We were upgraded to a better room with a king-sized bed that was comfortable and cozy. We had all the amenities we needed between the drawer and closet space and excellent shower pressure from the bathroom. Everyone that worked there was very accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet each morning, which included gluten-free options. We also grabbed dinner at the restaurant there on the first night. There's also another restaurant and bar there, which we enjoyed drinks. Given we had rented a car to drive to Galway, we had easy parking space options with no issues getting around to head over to Galway City Centre and the surrounding areas.

The Menlo Park hotel is a welcome place of repose for a first time traveler in Ireland. We rented a…read morecar and drove from Dublin, and found the hotel fairly easily, right off the main M6. You MUST follow the written directions that the hotel will email you - or the GOS navigation will fail you (it failed us when we used it to return from a day trip !). I'll include that written direction below. The staff of the hotel are extremely friendly! Early in the morning, I really wanted better coffee than the instant coffee in the room. The reception worker gladly allowed me into the restaurant do use the instant espresso machine to make myself a good coffee... That's just one example of the kind of generous, kind staff there is at the hotel. The room is spacious, even with a king size bed. There is actually enough room in this bedroom to do a plyometric workout. That's important, since there is no fitness room in this hotel. The bathroom is also spacious and has a nice bathtub with the shower. The hotel is quiet, and the bed is very comfortable. The restaurant in the hotel is surprisingly excellent! You might not think that a smaller hotel restaurant would be so good, but the food was very flavorful and fresh! The local flavors were evident, and the locally caught Seabass fish was excellent and fresh! This is a great place to stay to explore Galway, the cliffs of Moher and the Burren! I can't say anything about the public transport or buses in relation to the hotel, as we rented a car to come here. By the way, if you are an American considering renting a car at Dublin to drive in Ireland, I would say, go for it! I had to learn to drive stick shift with the left hand, and on the left side of the road... The first 15 minutes leaving Dublin were a little hectic, but after that you get the hang of it pretty easily! The roads are as narrow and sketchy as they say in the blogs... One local driver zipped past me so fast on the narrow road that our side mirrors next to one another! So, I do recommend the extra insurance...! Anyway, Menlo Park hotel is a great place to stay very comfortable, accommodating, and has a great friendly staff! Friendliness of the staff really adds so much to the value of the place... The simple fact that they let me make my own coffee in the restaurant in the morning made me feel like I was staying in my own house or a friends house... The lobby has lots of comfy chairs and couches to sit and enjoy that early morning coffee while my spouse could stay asleep in the room. Additionally, the hotel has a laundry service. 420 pounds per load, we dropped off our laundry in the morning and picked it up clean and folded in the evening. That is such a great value added to our stay as well! Again- i have enjoyed my stay at the Menlo Park Hotel very much - and i recommend it to you! New Traffic Layout A new juction is now replacing the Kirwan Roundabout and this might not be updated on all navigation systems yet. Please follow the below directions: Approaching from the N6 / Dublin, take the right turn towards N 84 / Headford and take an immediate left after the junction, following signs to the Menlo Park Hotel Approaching from the City Centre, stay in the very left lane and take the slip road sign posted "Menlo" before the traffic lights. Approaching from N84 / Headford, take a right turn at the lights before the junction.

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!

If you do not like spiders, this is not the place for you. This place is kept as clean as possible,…read morebut for some reason, I guess because there's forest nearby, there are spiders found in the lodge. I was also bummed that you cannot visit the castle, only if you have reservations like dinner or spa activities that you pay for, you cannot just walk into the castle, even if you were staying at the lodge. Overall, the food was amazing there, the restaurant on the second floor was absolutely amazing. The short rib was out of this world. The room was absolutely beautiful, but again there were spiders here and there in the lodge and the rooms (which honestly can't be avoided) which literally paralyzes me in fear so I personally won't be back but if a spider or three doesn't bother you this place and the castle to stay is definitely the best in Ireland. The service was also top notch as well. Be prepared to have to reserve all activities in person with concierge when you get to the hotel or call beforehand as they might be booked up.

Amazing room, excellent service even better view out of the front and nearby for only a ten minute…read morewalk or a 2 minute car ride is Ashford Castle. When I entered my room it came with 4 free cookies.