The Residence Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (661 reviews)
Quay Street , Galway , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Room size too small

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
General positive sentiment mentioned, with remarks about the hotel being clean and comfortable.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
The location was frequently highlighted as perfect and ideal for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated, with some mentions of noise issues.
Amenities
8.53
Facility mentions included clean and modern rooms, with good amenities but some requests for additional features.
Value for Money
8.49
Value was generally considered good, though some mentioned high prices for smaller rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Comments on the bar and food facilities suggested a positive experience.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall satisfaction was high, with many reviews expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:45

Property Description

Indulge in Unique Luxury

Luxurious Accommodation: The Residence Hotel boasts 20 uniquely designed bedrooms equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs with Netflix and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining Delights: Adjacent to the hotel is the popular 1520 Bar, serving a delectable homemade menu daily, accompanied by live music for a vibrant atmosphere.

Vibrant Surroundings: Located in Galway's lively Latin Quarter, guests can explore medieval streets lined with charming boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. With Eyre Square and Galway Station just a short stroll away, convenience meets luxury at The Residence Hotel.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and entertainment at The Residence Hotel in Galway!

Important information:

Guests requiring parking should contact the hotel directly for details. Contact information can be found on the booking confirmation.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 661 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Paula • solo_traveller • us
9
Enjoyed staying here very much.
Pros:

Very helpful staff; enjoyed the onsite restaurant and bar. Very clean facilities.

Cons:

I wouldn’t say that I didn’t like this, but I was surprised by the length of this hotel. Long connecting hallways. Small stairs to go up and down on to connect to another hall. It was unique. It was a bit confusing at first.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Laure • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • extended_group • us
10
Great spot!! Unique accommodation. Very clean!!
Pros:

The location was great!! Nice bathroom!!

Cons:

I did not like the artwork in the room. It was a bit creepy but the room itself was very well appointed.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ellie Jean • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Kristijan • solo_traveller • hr
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
7
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Great hotel. Amazing location. Above a bar and you couldn’t hear anything which was great. Friendly staff. Hotel room wa
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • solo_traveller • uy
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Habitación muy chica

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Cristine • solo_traveller • us
10
Fabulous stay in Galway
Pros:

Loved this hotel. Great location, lovely room, very quiet, comfy bed. The staff was fabulous.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • us
8
Good stay, I would recommend.
Pros:

Room comfortable, one bedroom had a lot of space, location great for walking. Nice seating areas downstairs.

Cons:

Bathrooms, especially sink is too small. Toilet right next to sink. Parking is far.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • couple • us
8
We had an amazing time in Galway and the Residence Hotel helped make it a great trip
Pros:

The location was amazing. It was so easy to walk anywhere we wanted to go. The staff was extremely friendly

Cons:

The weather was beautiful during our stay, which meant the room was a bit hot for our liking

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • extended_group • us
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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June • extended_group • ie
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Andre • family_with_children • za
8
Pros:

The location was perfect, and the rooms were well-appointed. It was a little noisy due to the music below, but it ended early enough not to affect our sleep.

Cons:

Tricky parking when driving a large vehicle, and some distance to walk with the luggage. But the situation is understandable.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • couple • nz
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Handy location, clean and warm rooms

Cons:

Location

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

How clean and comfy the beds were

Cons:

Very noisy especially during the street clean up around 4/5am, staff smashing barrels everywhere. But didn’t dampen our trip

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • nl
9
Pros:

Best bathroom in our entire Ireland trip.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Keegan • extended_group • gb
10
Was a fantastic few days
Pros:

Fantastic location close to everything we needed

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee