The family run Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway, just off Eyre Square. The property offers limited on-site parking, spacious en-suite rooms, a restaurant and a cosy bar which hosts traditional Irish music every Wednesday & Thursday night. 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. Freshly Cooked and continental breakfasts are served daily in the restaurant. 3-course evening meals are served, and guests can enjoy a carvery, a light lunch menu, and an evening á la carte menu. Fine local produce is used in all meals. The bright and spacious Western Bar has a fine selection of drinks and shows major sporting events on large screen TVs. 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 2.2m) and 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Saeid
    Austria Austria
    The room was very clean, and you can walk to the city center in just a few minutes. The staff were very friendly and gave good tips on where we could buy some things, such as disposable slippers.
  • Oliver
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location and comfortable room. Staff excellent
  • Ailyn
    United States United States
    Western is walkable to. everywhere in Galway. I like the room and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of The Western Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

The Western Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 85. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Western Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for bookings of 4 rooms or more, the payment options and cancellation 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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Western Hotel

  • The prices at The Western Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Western Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Single
    • Double

  • Check-in at The Western Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, The Western Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Western Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Western Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Galway. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Western Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1