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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Kay • couple • ie
6
Pros:

Location excellent

Cons:

Bit of a trek with luggage to hotel from recommendEd car park. Food not good and restaurant cold.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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carol • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The quietness in rooms..beds very comfy..liked it so much we stayed an extra night

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maloney • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent stay we will definitely be back again.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • couple • ie
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • fr
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • ie
6
Good value for location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The walls are very thin , I could the other room very clearly

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Anne Marie • couple • ie
5
Cons:

Very disappointed with our evening meal, sent back twice to the kitchen. Beds also hard. No Guinness

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Great space, location and cleanliness.

Cons:

Air conditioning or some fan outside was very annoying when sleeping. Room 335

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • ie
10
Quite and relaxing
Pros:

The room we had was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
C
Ciara • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
G
Griffiths • couple • ie
10
Imperial Hotel Masterclass.
Pros:

Central to everything Galway has to offer. Eyre Square right outside the hotel door.
Couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

Cons:

That i had to leave to go home. 😂

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • ie
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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daniel • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

everything it was perfect

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
K
kathleen • couple • ie
10
Enjoy the spot
Pros:

Room was lovely breakfast was lovely will be back

Cons:

Nothing ee

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
T
Toddy • couple • ie
7
Decorate was very grubby and not maintained very well
Cons:

Location of the room was very noisy

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
O
o connor • family_with_children • ie
10
Nice location
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast included room little bit musty smell in it

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel friendly staff, Central location ideal to get to local attractions (Shop street), great breakfast amazing choice and variety

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Raylene • extended_group • nz
8
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren Gibney • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Very handy to get to.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • ie
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee