Imperial Hotel Galway

Hotels
8.2 (5874 reviews)
Eyre Square , Galway , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Currency exchange
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Fruits
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.66
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms and cleanliness issues.
Service
9.13
Staff were described as lovely, helpful, and pleasant.
Location
9.67
Consistently praised as perfect and fantastic.
Room Quality
7.62
Complaints about comfort of beds and noise levels.
Amenities
8.65
Decent amenities, but lacked some basics like bottled water.
Value for Money
8.11
Mixed feedback regarding food quality and experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.16
Breakfast complaints noted, with inconsistent quality.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall experience positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:28

Property Description

Central Location and Comfortable Stay
Located at Eyre Square, the Imperial Hotel in Galway offers a warm and comfortable stay in the city center. Close to Galway University NUIG and transportation hubs, it's the perfect base for exploring the city.

Convenient Parking and Nearby Amenities
Take advantage of off-site parking at a discounted rate in the nearby Hynes Yard Car Park. With Corrib Shopping Centre next door and a taxi rank outside, everything you need is within reach during your stay.

Relaxing Lounge and Outdoor Patio
Unwind in the informal residents lounge or enjoy the sunny days on the outdoor patio. With spacious rooms and modern decor, the Imperial Hotel ensures a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Book your stay at the Imperial Hotel in Galway for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Public parking lot used my Imperial Hotel Galway is HYNES YARD CAR PARK, Merchants Road

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5874 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Shirley • couple • ie
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Danny • family_with_children • ie
9
Enjoyed
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and evening meal.

Cons:

Was all good.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • mt
7
Pros:

Staff nice. Clean nice room.Good food

Cons:

The room was facing the square and we didn't sleep all night with the loud sounds of people talking loud and cars racing until 4am.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Aisling • couple • ie
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ammar • couple • fr
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Mary-claire • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Very central

Cons:

Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • ie
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Willie • couple • ie
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Colman • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The buz on the street

Cons:

The crack ln the pubs

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing friendly and location great

Cons:

The fire doors on rooms banged easily

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pretty good overall.
Pros:

Great location and decent sized room.

Cons:

A bit noisy.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • extended_group • ie
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Philomena • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Hans-Dieter • extended_group • de
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Séverine • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

L'insonorisation entre les chambres

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Imelda Mogbongio • couple • ie
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Imelda Mogbongio • couple • ie
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • ie
10
Perfect stay , very central
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Eoin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • couple • ie
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee