The Dean Galway

Hotels
8.5 (4235 reviews)
Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill , Galway , ie

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Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food and beverage options
Clean facilities
Cons:
Room size and comfort
Heating issues
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, but some mention cold rooms and small spaces.
Service
9.3
Staff received high praise for being friendly and accommodating, though there were issues with responsiveness.
Location
9.34
Located centrally, guests appreciated the accessibility to key areas.
Room Quality
7.29
Some rooms are described as small and uncomfortable; heating issues were mentioned.
Amenities
8.32
Pool and spa facilities received positive feedback, although minor issues were noted regarding the availability of items.
Value for Money
7.78
Some guests felt the costs were high given certain issues, such as heating and bedding.
Food and Beverage
9.33
The food was consistently praised as well-prepared and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
8.3
Mixed feelings with highlights on location and food, but some dissatisfaction with room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at The Dean Galway with modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and plush bedding. Some rooms even boast balconies for stunning city views.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at our year-round outdoor pool, stay active in the fitness centre, or rejuvenate in the sauna. Guests can also explore the city with our complimentary bikes, perfect for a leisurely ride around Galway.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant offering a delectable blend of American and Italian cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with our range of vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.

Book your stay at The Dean Galway now and elevate your Galway experience to new heights!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4235 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Vanessa • couple • ch
9
Super aufenthalt. Gutes Restaurant „sophies“ im hotel.
Pros:

Haarglätteisen

Cons:

Die klimaanlage liess sich nicht ausschalten, war mühsam zum schlafen
Leider hatten wir ein behindertenzimmer
Nach dem duschen war eine sauerei im ganzen bad da es keine abtrennung hatte

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Caoimhe • solo_traveller • ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

Such a lovely place to stay warm friendly feel from all staff. This hotel offers quite the luxury escape with modern touches throughout the hotel with a very luxurious feel to each room would highly recommend running and booking the Dean for your next hotel booking

Cons:

Poor parking facilities

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jan-Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • us
1
Dean Galway, influencer hotel.
Pros:

The shower was the only good thing about the place

Cons:

The $350 /night, paper cups for tea and coffee, hollow core doors so we could here every sound from the hallway. Drunk people knocking on my door at 2:30am. No place to open a suitcase. Who the heck is the target audience for this hotel. Certainly no one who values sleep or comfort and value.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • ie
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ailbhe • couple • ie
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • ie
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Brittani • extended_group • us
10
Very cute art deco hotel in a great location
Pros:

Great location

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • ie
9
Highly recommend the Dean Galway for a group trip
Pros:

The rooms are stylish, comfortable and clean. We loved the overall vibe and the bar and pool were great. Having a coffee bar in the lobby was also super handy.

Cons:

The cosy rooms are definitely cosy (small), some rooms the bed was against the wall, but still comfortable and some of our group found the minibar and treats on display misleading as there was no price list in the room.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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L.E.R • couple • ie
10
It was amazing.
Pros:

The pool and the rooms.

Cons:

Nothing. I liked everything.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Jess • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice hotel with wonderful gym and pool but sadly advertising junk food and unhealtiness in the rooms.
Pros:

Great gym, pool and sauna

Cons:

For a hotel that advertises around wellness/ health, there was lots of junk food (crisps/ sweets/ chocolates) displayed on the shelves in the room (part of minibar), this was distasteful and felt inappropriate for a hotel of that standard/ healthy guest demographic. Never seen anything like that but it put me off.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
2
Decent but noisy.
Pros:

Finished well.

Cons:

We had a road facing room and the noise from the road was unbelievably loud. You could hear every single car going past even though it’s just a two lane road. Windows aren’t sound proof.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Big comfortable room great breakfast lovely staff

Cons:

No parking

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Mélanie • couple • fr
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • couple • ie
10
Beautiful hotel - airy, spacious, very trendy
Pros:

Very trendy, beautiful decor, great location

Cons:

Nothing stood out to me

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
10
Quick Stay for bank holiday
Pros:

Great location and price for when we stayed which was St Patrick's weekend. Lovely rooftop bar and staff were very friendly and offered recommendations

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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philippe • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

L'emplacement et la salle de restaurant

Cons:

Le bruit dans la rue qui résonne dans la chambre malgré la fenêtre fermée.
Le manque de choix au restaurant.
L'absence de ménage pendant deux jours.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
2
Cons:

Ni parking in site. Had to walk 10 mi utes ro a filthy parking garage. Front desk statt was rude

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee