The Western Hotel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

The family-run Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway, just off Eyre Square. The property offers limited on-site parking, spacious rooms with attached bathroom and a newly refurbushed bar & restaurant. There is live music 5 nights a week, including traditional Irish music every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday nights. Consisting of three Georgian buildings, the hotel offers an old-world style along with modern facilities Rooms at the Western have private bathrooms with baths, showers and hairdryers. They also include tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served daily in the restaurant while guests can enjoy a light lunch menu and an evening á la carte menu. The Western Bar offer a wide selection of drinks to suit all tastes plus an extensive cocktail menu with both the classics and some of our in-house specialty cocktails. Guests also have access to the Snap Fitness gym for a surcharge of EUR 10 per session. Please contact the property for further information. Limited on-site, valet parking is available for all guests (height restriction is 7.2 ft). Guests are required to leave their keys with our valet. Galway Bus and Train Stations are within a 5-minute walk. The Bold Art Gallery, Galway Shopping Center and the Greyhound Stadium are also nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Galway, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Diana
United States United States
“Very close to town. Parking a plus!! Did not have the breakfast but it looked amazing. Would definitely use again!”
Msg
United States United States
“Location and friendly staff, breakfast was very good”
Erin
United States United States
“The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and breakfast was very good.”
Cera
United States United States
“Lovely, comfortable hotel right in the centre of Galway. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel has lots of character, recently renovated but still with some of the original historic features.”
Kevin
United States United States
“Overall the hotel was excellent. Location was walking distance to Latin Quarter, restaurants and Pubs. Of course every hotel in Ireland is walking distance to a pub, but Western gave us many selections. We indulged in the full Irish breakfast,...”
Patrick
United States United States
“The staff was friendly, the hotel was clean and the location was great”
Cheryl
United States United States
“Beautiful old hotel, close to restaurants, big comfortable bed. Good restaurant in hotel”
Deborah
United States United States
“Beautiful clean well-located convenient hotel. We had family come into town and meet us at hotel to walk around Galway for the day. There was a cozy room between the restaurant and bar that accommodated our meet up for tea and coffee at the...”
Kenneth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well located close to Eyre Square at the heart of the city with an easy walk down to the Quays. We had no problem with finding the underground garage and used it to park our car during our two day stay. Very friendly staff and an excellent...”
Nigelg
Canada Canada
“Location. Staff and the restaurant for dinner was very good.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of The Western Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Western Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for bookings of 4 rooms or more, the payment options and cancelation policies are different. The required deposit is 50% at the time of booking and a further 50% deposit is required at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. The property will contact guests shortly after booking to confirm the procedure, along with details regarding the security deposit required upon arrival.

The Western Hotel offers free underground Valet Car Park for all guests.

Guests checking into CityPoint Apartments are also asked to arrive for their check-in to The Western Hotel. They will be given further instructions at reception.

Please note, guests are not permitted to bring visitors to the property.

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.

Please inform The Western Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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