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The Western Hotel

4.0 star property
Georgian hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Garden
Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
The Western Hotel in central Galway offers a genuine Irish welcome. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy regional dishes in the restaurant, or wind down in the cozy bar. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Knowledgeable staff are ready to help with local recommendations.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Quay Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galway Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Western Hotel

Upscale hotel near Eyre Square
Located close to Galway Cathedral and Spanish Arch, The Western Hotel provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at The Western Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Western Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Western Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Western Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Western Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Western Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch are also within 15 minutes. Galway Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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