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    Not a double room!
    Xochilt H.

    This is the first time I've ever left a review so I hope this comes off genuine because it really is. I booked this place on Expedia for a double room for my boyfriend and I. We checked in and Nathan who helped us at the front desk was really nice and informed us the elevator was broken so we had to take the stairs. We stepped into our room and there were 4 single beds...no double. We thought about saying something but we had already been on a 5 hour bus ride and just wanted to sleep. We decided we would let them know in the morning. Also, don't expect Wifi here because they don't have it. In the morning we go to check out and there is a woman who I hadn't seen yet. I greet her and let her know we paid online and wanted to check out. She rudely replied that I was wrong and we had to pay in person...totally fine but I'm not sure why she was telling me this with an attitude. Keep in mind we paid $121 for this one night wonderful experience! We decide to let her know about the room and she tells us..."too bad, you should have complained last night." THEN, we ask her why she has such an attitude and she says that we are the ones with an attitude and that's just how she talks. This woman was the only person in Ireland that I met who was rude and nasty. She had no clue what customer service meant or how to talk to people. That was when we decided we were not going to stay a second night. So people, take it from me...stay away!!!

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    12 years ago

    Tiny rooms, extremely uncomfortable beds, you can get the same price at better hotels around the corner.

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    Didn't stay at the hotel, but the restaurant had some great traditional pub choices.

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    They lured us in with promises of Irish music that never happened. Ruined the last night of our vacation.

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    Walk though a space that thousands (millions?) have encountered since it was constructed in 1584 as an extension to the 12th century Norman town wall.

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    Hotel Meyrick - The parlour

    Hotel Meyrick

    (28 reviews)

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    A very nice hotel…read more Stunning reception and foyer. And bar. Worth popping in for a look at least. Very nice reception staff too. I was a last minute add on for one night on my husbands booking. But no hassle at all upon check in. Apparently the old part of the hotel it's simply fabulous. But on this occasion we were in the new part of the hotel. But to be honest, even though the room was a bit small, it was very comfortable. And the bathroom rocked. Fabulous bath and water filled up in quicktime. I love baths and we don't have one at home, so I wallowed and wallowed long. In the bath. Bed was very comfortable and cosy. I slept in, so missed breakfast - I cannot comment on that. Definitely recommended. I look forward to returning to the Hotel Meyrick.

    Love this hotel. The heated towel racks, the divine lilac sofa in the room, the free wifi, and the…read moregorgeous decor throughout the hotel make the Meyrick a wonderful and slightly luxurious place to stay in Galway. The rooms feature a lovely seating area and period style decor. The pants press was hit for one of the members of my party since they love everything to be freshly pressed. I adore the location as well. Located right in the heart of Galway and walking distance from just about everything (that is unless you are lazy and don't walk much). There is a wonderful breakfast here as well. I would highly recommend the Meyrick to anyone wishing to stay in Galway. On a side note, the main level guest bathroom was slightly creepy; there is wallpaper that features these odd victorian faces that stare at you.

    Harbour Hotel - King size room

    Harbour Hotel

    (36 reviews)

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    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.

    Residence Hotel - Our very own 1520 Bar located at The Residence Hotel.

    Residence Hotel

    (11 reviews)

    Too small and too hot to be comfortable…read more Our room is too hot sleep in. We complained about how hot the room was but front desk said they only have 2 or 3 rooms with A/C (is that true??). They said to use a supplies fan, so we have the window open with a noisy fan, but it is still very hot and the fan is super noisy. Our room is also incredibly small. We barely fit in here with our luggage. It's really small!! We asked if we could upgrade to a larger room and they said "no"... our room has a "standard layout" (again I am questioning if I am being told the truth). Also, they gave us an accessible room with a bathroom that has no enclosed shower/tub and then claimed that was a standard room for the hotel (once again feeling like I'm being swindled). There is also no sink space or shelf to place toiletries of any kind. We feel very cheated for a room that was much more expensive than the nice hotels we stayed at in Dublin and Killarney. Positives: Location is great and enjoy the attached pub.

    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!

    Jurys Inn Galway

    Jurys Inn Galway

    (38 reviews)

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    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.

    It is now called the Leonardo Hotel Galway. It is over priced for what you get. It is an…read moreoutstanding location but aside for that it has nothing going for it. It is poorly managed, dirty and uncomfortable. In our room the soap dispenser was empty for more than two days. They never replenished the coffee. Milk or bottled water. Staff was pleasant but obviously understaffed and over worked. Never again is what my spouse said and I echo that!!

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