The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with restaurant, near Eyre Square

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Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Garden
In the heart of Galway, The Western Hotel offers a warm welcome with a beautiful garden, cozy bar, and delicious restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind in style with helpful staff always ready to assist.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is HK$1,721
HK$1,953 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 17 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • Hyde Bar
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Western Hotel

The Western Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Western Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland.]
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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Special features

Dining

The Western Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Western Hotel Galway
Western Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel
The Western Hotel Galway
The Western Hotel Hotel Galway

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Western Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Western Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Western Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Is there an on-site casino at The Western Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Western Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and parasailing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Western Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Western Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Western Restaurant.

What's the area around The Western Hotel like?

The Western Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Galway Station and 5 minutes' walk from Eyre Square. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Restaurant
Breakfast
Parking
Food
Bar
Bed
Car

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a solid variety of options and great service. (36 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy, and a bonus for guests, with some reviewers noting it was even free. (37 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Great bar, good breakfast with a lot of choice.
paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great clean property
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice and close to everything, I highly recommend, . The music in the bar at night it is wonderful!
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice place.
Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay at the Western Hotel. The free parking was a godsend, and the staff members were super nice and helpful!
Germaine, 6-night trip

8/10 Good

Great property close to the action
matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay. Nice staff and great location to activities, shopping & restaurants!
Pam, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay at The Western Hotel. Great location; easy walk to the Latin quarter and other sites. Staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Antoinette, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay-easy walk to everything. Awesome food and bar.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location wonderful staff. Had a wonderful time!
Constance, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location friendly staff convenient parking
Jenna, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, walkable to downtown, live music at the bar in the evening.
Felicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location. Staff extremely helpful.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and very nice room. Good breakfast.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location includes parking which is private.
Thomas, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Good location and friendly staff. The room
Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property was updated and had a great atmosphere. Several dining options close by.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property close to the central train station and shopping and bars/restaurants but far enough away to have a quiet night’s sleep.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location was central and there was a band on friday in the restaurant.
Brianna, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

First great location, secondly staff brilliant, third the underground car park. Refurbing front door, was inconvenient but not the worst. The bathroom was a little dirty. It can be very noisy (even on 4th floor)
Indira, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very minor point but would prefer a shower screen to a curtain. Breakfast excellent and staff wonderful. Great location. Would definitely stay again.
Catherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Under construction when we were there but very nice and clean with a great location. Josh the bartender was very helpful and polite. Beds were a bit uncomfortable in the room.
Sue, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Thank you for an enjoyable stay, and a helpful and kind staff. We had a great visit.
Nima, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean rooms and polite staff. Parking is very convenient. Breakfast is great, and you are within walking distance of great spots for lunch, dinner and shopping.
Kyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Older hotel but well maintained. Great breakfast. Nice shower. Good location to bus station and tour bus pick up. Large room. Walking distance to square and Shop street
Deborah, 2-night trip