Glenroyal Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (4464 reviews)
Maynooth, County Kildare , Maynooth , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and professional staff
Excellent central location near station and town
Very clean rooms and public areas (generally)
Strong amenities: pools, spa, jacuzzi, sauna
High-quality food and good breakfast choices
Comfortable beds and attractive facilities
Cons:
Rooms often small and can be extremely warm (AC/fan issues)
Breakfast booking/pricing confusion and occasional misinformation
Parking availability/charges
Occasional dated decor and noisy external fans
Isolated cleanliness issue (dirty mattress reported)
Room allocation errors (booked rooms not adjacent)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Generally praised as very clean and exceptionally maintained in multiple reviews, with one isolated report of a dirty/malodorous mattress that was replaced on request.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, professional and efficient; a few operational lapses noted (misinformation about local events and breakfast booking) but overall service is a strong positive.
Location
9.2
Location is frequently called brilliant/central and close to the station and town amenities; proximity to Dublin and transport is a consistent strength.
Room Quality
6.9
Mixed feedback: comfortable beds cited, but many guests found rooms fairly small, sometimes extremely warm (AC/fan issues, noisy external fans), dated decor in places and occasional supply/room-allocation problems.
Amenities
9.1
Pools, spa, jacuzzi, sauna and other facilities receive high praise and are highlighted as a major positive; some minor negatives around parking availability/charges.
Value for Money
7.6
Perceived as good value for facilities and location by many, but several guests reported disappointing surprises around breakfast pricing/booking and parking which reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Food and breakfast receive strong positive remarks ('excellent', 'great choices'); some comments about limited regional items and lack of true espresso but overall very favorable.
Overall Experience
7.8
Most stays described as enjoyable, relaxed and excellent due to staff, location and facilities; however, recurring issues with room comfort (heat/size), occasional cleanliness and operational hiccups (breakfast/room allocation) temper the overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:10

Property Description

Luxurious Leisure Facilities
Glenroyal Hotel offers a modern leisure club with state-of-the-art fitness amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam rooms, a gym, and a solarium.

Dining Options
Guests can enjoy a drink at the Arkle Bar, savor a meal at the Arkle Restaurant, or unwind at the Shoda Market Cafe, offering a variety of dining experiences to suit every taste.

Comfortable Accommodation
The spacious rooms at Glenroyal Hotel are elegantly furnished with stylish decor and feature a TV for entertainment. Guests can start their day right with an inclusive full English breakfast.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and convenience at Glenroyal Hotel. Book now to enjoy these fantastic amenities and more!

Important information:

Please note, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the swimming pool and the gym need to be pre-booked 24 hours prior to arrival and are subject to availability. The restaurant also needs to be pre-booked prior to arrival.

The property has the right to pre-authorize credit cards at the time of booking.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4464 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Michael Joseph • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • extended_group • ie
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • family_with_children • au
10
Lovely pool facilities. Kids enjoyed their stay.
Pros:

Great location and very family friendly

Cons:

Room was very far away from reception

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • extended_group • us
10
3 nights in Maynooth
Pros:

We stayed here for our son's graduation from Maynooth University. The room was comfortable. The staff they were helpful. The location was perfect - we walked here from the train station. We walked to all our outings in Maynooth - the University, pubs, restaurants, shopping. Everything was easy.

Cons:

Sometimes we'll use the fitness center or pool if the hotel has one. In this case we did not. Not because they don't have it - they do! but those resources (the Glenroyal Leisure Club) serve the whole community, not just the hotel. I'm too amateur and shy to go lift dumbbells next to some buff locals. That's a ME problem, not a HOTEL problem.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Byrne • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • es
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Size of bedroom and bathroom

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Piero • extended_group • it
8
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Shireen • couple • at
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Burke • family_with_children • ie
9
Room was fabulous. Breakfast was OK. Dinner menu very poor and way, facilities good. Location great.
Cons:

The dinner was very expensive and not a wide selection. This was a major let down for the hotel. 27 euro for fish and chips was ridiculous. The dinner menu was not family friendly and the prices were definitely not family friendly.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Niall • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

It was a great location for us while attending a wedding nearby. We got into our room early so we could change after our journey from Galway. Breakfast the next morning was delicious

Cons:

nothing it was a lovely stay...

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Gentiane • family_with_children • be
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Reynolds • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • ie
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • ie
10
Perfect family stay.
Pros:

Very family friendly hotel, facilities and food were excellent and staff were amazing too. Family pool was absolutely perfect, warm, and the kids had a ball! Food was amazing and ingredients all used were top of the range. You just knew you weren’t eating “crap”. We stayed in family suite and loved it! So did kids! We will definitely stay again! Supervalue close by too, which was handy. Margaritas were 10/10 too! Probably nicest I’ve had. Staff legs little treat and card for son’s birthday which was a nice touch. Gaming room was also a huge hit! Even myself and husband loved that! Overall vibe was immaculate!

Cons:

Honestly can say everything was perfect. It is spenny but we enjoyed it so don’t regret a thing.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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FINNEGAN • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Unfortunately in the morning we discovered that the coffee machine was not working. We were there for the last night of my friend's single night as her wedding was the next day. Disappointing having to get coffees while getting our make up and hair being done 😞

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Marek • family_with_children • pl
9
Ogólnie pobyt oceniam bardzo dobrze i szczególne podziękowania dla personelu w recepcji
Pros:

śniadania bardzo dobre, urozmaicone, duży wybór dań, herbata, kawa, soki, owoce, jogurty

Cons:

Jedyne co można uznać za minus to słabo działający internet w niektórych częściach hotelu jednakże zmianiając miejsce można było już mieć połączenie

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • gb
10
A fantastic welcome from the staff! Everyone is so friendly, approachable, and always willing to hel
Pros:

We didn't eat in, we went out

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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BalmeidaIe • extended_group • pt
10
Great place for a short holiday
Pros:

The staff, everyone went above and beyond. The arkle restaurant is superb, the food is amazing and good value for money. The location is great and the leisure centre was great - having 2 different pools for families and adults is a great idea

Cons:

The shower did not have much pressure and the room was hot.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee