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The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Quay Street

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

Hotel near Quay Street
Close to Eyre Square, The Residence Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Residence Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Recycling, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 10:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • M Fitzgerald's Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch Galway
Residence Hotel Galway
Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
Residence Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel
The Residence Hotel Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Residence Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Residence Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Residence Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Quay Street and Eyre Square. Hall of the Red Earl and Druid Theatre are just steps away. Galway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 319 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff was friendly and welcoming :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel, great staff and the best location ever! Will stay here when I go back to Halway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great hotel right on the main street of the Latin Quarter!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing location. Will always recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great place for a night or two. Water pressure was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything is within walking distance and the hotel is very conveniently placed in the city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Super location!!!! It was in the middle of restaurants, bars, shopping, train station, and all the attractions!!! We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Room was very clean and looked recently updated but very small. Staff was amazing. It was very loud late at night and early morning making it difficult to sleep well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Conveniently located. Close to restaurants, pubs and shopping. Average room. After parking in the incredibly small Spanish arch car park, we opted to park several blocks away in a larger car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very central and has all the mod cons you need for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

A bit noisy with the pub downstairs. Better to request a room in the higher floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

I loved how easy it was to get everywhere. The restaurant and bar were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10

Hotel was fine, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The noise was far worse than we could have imagined. We were kept up until 2 am when the music stopped. Discount on parking was not as described. We were charged full fee and when we asked the parking employee we were blown off that we had already paid so nothing they could do. Our bad for not doing more due diligence on the hotel. Great location if you aren’t concerned about sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Nice hotel except you’re above a bar that plays live music until 1am. Bring earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

In the middle of Galway. Best location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. Parking is literally next door - great value given the location. Staff are super friendly. And they left a nice note and a box of chocolates when I asked for something special for my gf. Lovely touch and really appreciated. The room itself is lovely, new and clean. Great bathroom and shower/bath. Zero complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Avoid room 104 or 102.. it is directly of above bar where music is till 2:00am. When asked what time the music ended on Friday night we were told 11;00pm ish.. and didn’t we read the reviews we did but no one said music would be so loud and annoying.. While website said be for some noise it never said bar was right below us.. Staff very friendly and know they had no control.. they need to say where this hotel sits!! No one would rent here if they knew!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The shower was very poor. Very slow and never changed temperature really. However, the food in the restaurant was brilliant and the front desk service was great. Area of the hotel couldn't be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Our stay here was dantastic. The location was oerfect for sightseeing, food, and nightlife. It is loud at night due to the nightlife in the area, but we expected that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

This property is in need of a complete overhaul. The carpets are very smelly, stained, and have not been cleaned or replaced in many years. It is not clearly marked and not easy to get to. We unloaded bags and had to navigate garage floors, then we were dropped in a cross with a few Alley ways. Not at all easy. The room had no Air Conditioning and the window opened a few inches for air. They had a fan that was loud and very old. This place was very inconvenient a huge disappointment. I will be pursuing a refund. Total sh*t show and should not be listed on Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

PERFECT location if your looking for easy shopping and dining options. Relaxed nightlife on Quay street just steps out the door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Ah, Galway! If you want to be in the heart of music, pubs, and shops- and stay at a fun, hip and comfortable place, look no further.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great boutique feel hotel with a warm welcome and central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024