The Western Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (3706 reviews)
33 Prospect Hill, Eyre Square , Galway , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Heating issues
Shower curtains
Noise from elevator

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Rooms and public areas were clean and well kept; however, issues with heating were reported.
Service
8.6
Best staff ever! Everyone was super friendly and couldn't do enough to help.
Location
8.54
Perfect location close to the city center and public transport.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms were comfortable and of good size, upgrades available.
Amenities
7.92
Hotel is being renovated; amenities are generally good but with some room improvements needed.
Value for Money
7.88
Good value considering location and quality of service.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Great breakfast and lunch, recommended dining at the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall, a very positive experience with high likelihood of return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:16

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Hotel in the Heart of Galway

Georgian Style Meets Modern Comforts
The Western Hotel, housed in three Georgian buildings, seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary amenities. From spacious en-suite rooms to free on-site parking, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds during their stay.

Culinary Delights and Cozy Bar Atmosphere
Indulge in freshly cooked breakfasts and delicious 3-course evening meals at the hotel's restaurant, featuring fine local produce. Unwind in the cosy bar with a fine selection of drinks and traditional Irish music nights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and socialize.

Convenient Location and Access to Snap Fitness Gym
With valet parking available and proximity to major attractions like the Bold Art Gallery and Galway Shopping Center, guests can explore the city with ease. Additionally, the option to access the Snap Fitness gym adds a touch of wellness to your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity at the Western Hotel in Galway.

Important information:

Please note that for bookings of 4 rooms or more, the payment options and cancelation policies are different. The required deposit is 50% at the time of booking and a further 50% deposit is required at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. The property will contact guests shortly after booking to confirm the procedure, along with details regarding the security deposit required upon arrival.

The Western Hotel offers free underground Valet Car Park for all guests.

Guests checking into CityPoint Apartments are also asked to arrive for their check-in to The Western Hotel. They will be given further instructions at reception.

Please note, guests are not permitted to bring visitors to the property.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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 3706 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Fagan • extended_group • ie
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Favourite in Galway!
Pros:

Welcoming staff. Comfortable room, good breakfast. Great location. Have been staying here for years / always good

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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caroline • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • ie
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • nz
7
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • extended_group • at
10
Pros:

Wir waren 45 Minuten vor dem einchecken da. Die Rezeption war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und wir konnten gleich aufs Zimmer. Dadurch hatten wir mehr Zeit in Galway. Vielen Dank.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • ie
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Gloire Longisa • couple • ie
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Irene • extended_group • ie
10
Wonderful girlie weekend in a Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Staff, location & lovely hotel

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ie
1
Underwhelming
Cons:

Most of the staff

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • es
9
1 night at The Western
Pros:

Ubicación, limpieza, desayuno y atención excelentes

Cons:

Espacio reducido aparcamiento

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • couple • gb
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jocelynn Coughlan • solo_traveller • ie
6
Central older hotel ,good value.
Pros:

Good location, nice staff and breakfast. Good value for money.

Cons:

Rooms a little dated.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Colm • couple • ie
10
Fantastic location
Pros:

Everything location is brilliant carpark was free and easy to find staff were extremely polite and helpful

Cons:

Nothing very happy

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Tara • couple • ie
5
Would recommend
Pros:

Parking

Cons:

Nice stay but the room was small and had no fridge. Would stay again but compared to other hotels it doesn’t have many extras. The free parking is great and the staff were so lovely

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

The bar and reception is lovely. The bedrooms are clean and the location is perfect

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • ie
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • couple • ie
9
Hotel with character
Pros:

The location was great. Both the room and the bathroom very spacious. Staff really welcoming, friendly and helpful. Nice bar food and lots of choice.

Cons:

As it's a 4 ☆☆☆☆ hotel, a few more toiletries like conditioner and body lotion would have been nice. Bathsheet towels instead of the smaller bath towels that were supplied.
View from the room very disappointing.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee