Imperial Hotel Galway

Hotels
8.2 (6441 reviews)
Eyre Square , Galway , ie

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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

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 6441 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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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Galway in July
Pros:

Location right in middle of city.

Cons:

Small room (double).
Expensive (London prices). But there was a big festival on, so guess everywhere had bumped up their prices.
Due to the festival, the city was absolutely packed solid. After a few days in gorgeous ireland countryside, it was just too much for me (not the hotel fault of course). Breakfast was ok.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent location at corner of Eyre Square
Pros:

Excellent location at corner of central Eyre Square, convenient to public transport, the bustling 'Latin Quarter' pubs and restaurants, shopping, and university. My room was large, with good shelf space and a window that opened. Nice shower -- powerful but uncomplicated! And I always like having a safe in the room.

Cons:

I appreciate that Ireland has a short tourist season and the hospitality industry has to make the most of it, but even so, I thought the price was a bit high for a basic room in an older hotel. The window was oddly placed in a far corner of the room so there was little natural light; the toilet also was awkwardly situated behind the door in a very small and narrow bathroom. I would recommend asking to see your room before accepting it, too; the first one they gave me overlooked an alley and lots of rubbish bins.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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CWW • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and great location.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel and location, clean and comfy beds
Pros:

Excellent location and very friendly staff

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Trisha • couple • ie
10
Very enjoyable stay, definitely would stay again.
Pros:

Great central location ,lovely big room, very good breakfast and all staff very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like about the hotel.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • ie
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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BRIAN • family_with_children • au
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
9
Estancia agradable en Galway, repetiríamos
Pros:

La ubicación y las camadas súper cómodas

Cons:

Todo estuvo correcto

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Timea • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • extended_group • ch
7
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • de
8
Pros:

Das Imperial liegt super zentral, am Anfang der Fußgängerzone. Das Frühstück war typisch irisch und sehr lecker. Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig und es hat an nichts gefehlt. Das Personal war nett und aufmerksam.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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cheryl • couple • ca
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Have stayed before and will be back again, great hotel in the city
Pros:

Great location and fantastic staff

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Bina • solo_traveller • si
7
Pros:

Hotel v centru blizu železniške in avtobusne postaje.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kalle • couple • fi
6
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gert • extended_group • at
7
Zentrale Lage
Pros:

Tolle Lage mitten am Eyre Square und damit alles in Gehweite. Zimmer (4 Bett) war recht groß. Betten bequem obwohl eher von der sehr weichen Sorte. Bad Ok. Es gibt es Kooperation mit der Hynes Yard Garage für ein Tagesticket (aktuell 12€) - die Garage ist allerdings gute 6-7 Minuten zu Fuß entfernt.

Cons:

Zimmer nicht nur mit Ausblick auf einen sehr tristen Innenhof sondern auch noch Entlüftungsschächte und Ventilatoren, die die ganze Nacht liefen. Bis um Mitternacht auch lautstarke Unterhaltungen vom Erdgeschoss zu hören. Unter der zimmertür war ein einige Zentimeter großer Spalt - entsprechend hellhörig war alles was im gang passierte zu hören… Parkplätze sind keine zu finden - nicht einmal zum aus- und einsteigen

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Vasco • extended_group • it
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Nuala • extended_group • ie
8
Excellent location, reasonably priced and lovely staff.
Pros:

Fantastic location, perfectly placed for exploring the city. I didn't drive so not sure about parking but perfect if you arrive by bus or train as it's just a short walk across Eyre Square. Staff are lovely and the hotel is clean. Also it's very good value.

Cons:

Only negative was that the sound seemed to travel from upstairs when we were there and it sounded like a demolition derby was going on one of the nights.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • at
3
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Muffiger Geruch im Zimmer, Teppich muss dringend getauscht werden.
Frühstück ein Witz. Auswahl lächerlich.
Es wird extrem heiß im Zimmer, Klima stinkt fürchterlich daher nicht anwendbar( 3 Stock)
Parkhaus 5 min zu Fuß weg , kostet 12 Euro/Tag

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • ie
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

Didnt do breckfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee