Imperial Hotel Galway

Hotels
8.2 (6539 reviews)
Eyre Square , Galway , ie

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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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 RoadGuests 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 6539 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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Kayleigh couple ie
8
It was a nice day. It was cheap and cheerful.
Pros:

It was close to many shops and bars. The bed was comfortable. The tv had many channels. The room was clean. The breakfast was nice. It’s an all you can eat buffet so it’s worth the money only €15.

Cons:

The rooms are not soundproof as when we first went in we could hear loud music and the people in the room next to us. The window also didn’t work.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Greta couple it
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller uy
8
Pros:

Ubicación

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Janek extended_group ee
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Jeanette couple us
9
Comfortable stay in the middle of the action
Pros:

The location of this hotel was excellent - right in the midst of plenty of restaurants and bars while also providing a quiet, peaceful place to sleep each night. We were upgraded to a larger room, so we had plenty of space, and the staff continued to be helpful and friendly everyday. The beds and bedding were comfortable, and the room had good storage and places to plug in technology. It also seemed like the bathrooms had been updated, and we appreciated that you could take a bath or a shower.

Cons:

The hallways are a bit of a labyrinth, so it can be a bit of a walk from the elevator to the room.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Sandra family_with_children ie
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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alessandro solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Paolo couple it
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Zarahi couple us
9
Super conveniently located!
Pros:

The building is old and needs better ventilation. However it was spacious, clean and surprisingly quiet. Location was perfect!

Cons:

Ventilation can be an issue on hot nights.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Rhonda extended_group us
10
Enjoyed our 3 day stay. Better bed and pillows would have made it perfect
Pros:

Rooms were spacious and clean

Cons:

The bed and pillows were uncomfortable

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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ANNH solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic Hotel❤️
Pros:

The hotel was central to everything. Good price, clean. Staff were awesome and friendly. Food was so tasty. We loved our stay and for sure we will be back. 5*

Cons:

It was perfect. Thank you. 5*

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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PAOLA extended_group it
8
Pros:

Albergo in centro alla città, un po' datato, ma pulito. Stanze ampie, bagno ampio, colazione varia sia dolce sia salata e personale disponibile e gentile.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location, the room was very spacious and clean.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Ali solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Teresa family_with_children es
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Daniele family_with_children it
8
Hotel in posizione strategica, camera molto accogliente e staff disponibilissimo
Pros:

Camere molto belle , accoglienza eccellente e disponibilità dello staff

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple ie
6
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Cinzia extended_group it
9
Sono stata molto bene
Pros:

L’accoglienza è la pulizia

Cons:

L’acqua da bere troppo cara

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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DENIS couple fr
10
À refaire
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique. Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil. Établissement propre, breakfast parfait, literie confortable. Établissement bien situé dans Galway. Parking très proche à pied

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Harmon solo_traveller ie
4
Great hotel but cost would put me off staying again.
Pros:

Great hotel, spotless clean and staff were very friendly location was excellent

Cons:

Nearly 400 euro for one night with no breakfast included is extortionate especially when i booked 16 people for breakfast here the morning of my stay that were staying in other locations throughout the city. It genuinely would stop me staying here again which is a shame as I regularly visit galway.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee