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Reviews of The Dean Galway 4 stars

Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland

#15 of 46 hotels in Galway

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Review score

Based on 2087 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room wasn't fully stocked with all the items that were on the menu, we didn't mind though as we weren't using them anyway.

    Hotel was really lovely, quirky rooms with lots of amenities; record player, mini bar, snacks, large shower. Pool facilities were very nice, outdoor pool was quite cool.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Blissful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was pretty great all round

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall great place and we will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the fridge was not cold and did not allow much room to add food for longer stay.

    Good location and accommodations

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous and unique.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought 280 a night was a lot considering the room is small. The hotel is lovely though. The drink selection for the function downstairs was very poor and we had to keep going upstairs to get drinks to bring down.

    Gorgeous hotel. Unique decor. Such friendly staff and the rooms were very cool. Ours had a record player. Close to everything. We were at a party and stayed for the night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were very friendly at reception area , rooms were spacious and comfortable. The outdoor pool was amazing and nice after a day of walking galway city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no closet in the room but either than that everything was great

    The room was very comfortable The bathroom was great Pool, sauna and gym were very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely lovely, will stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of consistent parking options

    The style, character and staff were all top notch!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place for holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The large hot tub and hot room was fantastic! The staff were very quick to accommodate.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Amazing hotel but don’t eat in either restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service is shocking in Sophies and in Elephant & Castle. We waited over an hour and still didn’t get brekkie on a Saturday morning. Also waited an hour for a burger in Elephant & Castle. Really disappointing as its a beautiful hotel.

    Location and facilities are amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Antique vintage with a modern twist
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound in the hallway outside my room was loud and you could hear everything. Room service would have been appreciated.. also including some paper menus or hard copies of food choices for convenience of the weary traveler would be nice? Not everyone wants to look at their phone.

    I liked the ambiance of the building and room. It was very pleasant and sophisticated, because of the vintage meets modern approach.The staff was friendly and very helpful. The location was perfect and close to town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, superb staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a little bit tricky due to limited spaces but plenty of on street parking available. Close to train and bus station if using public transport.

    Lovely hotel, good food and wonderful staff. My expectations were pretty low given experiences in sister properties in Dublin but this was so different to the generic garbage of their other hotels.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My daughter and I stayed for 2 nights. It is in a great location! It's very walkable from the train station and all the fun in the city center. The Dean is clean, comfortable, and has cool decor. We had a room overlooking the pool which was only a little noisy one morning. We would stay here again if we had the chance!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was freezing ..the lobby area was baltic as was the little bar off the lobby and it took ages to figure out the heat system in the room. its not automatically on as you would expect, you have to figure out how to heat the room yourself with a complicated wall monitor.

    the decor was nice, the room upgrade was appreciated and Sophie's was lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, friendly and beautiful hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was basically no storage in the room, which was quite small, so we found things messy quite quickly - there were some 'cool' things like a record player which took up a lot of space, so whilst it looked lovely when we arrived it quickly felt a bit annoying. Ok for a short stay but I'd be fed up if I was any longer than 2 nights!

    Location was great, life was easy staying here! Pool, sauna etc were beautifully done, and warm. Decor was gorgeous, especially in the restaurants etc. Staff couldn't have been friendlier, a happy place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite small

    Facilities are excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothjng. We liked everything

    Close to center of town. Facility was clean and very modern with a really cute vibe. Staff was very friendly Rooftop Resturant was lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    A brilliant stay over all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not the cleanest and the bedroom had some dust in areas.

    The pool, shauna,steam room and gym were just amazing. The gym was brilliant. The room was modern and up to date.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small. A lot is packed into the room and we knew it was small before we arrived that it would be on the smaller side. Still enjoyable nonetheless.

    Nice style & very good location. The outdoor pool was a great addition also. Pleasant stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel shame about the small rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was tiny. The bed was squashed between two walls with very little room either side we basically had to drawl in and out of it. There was no wardrobe just hangers on rails for your cloths. Probably for a younger crowd.

    The hotel is in a great location. The rooftop resteraunt is really nice as is the remainder of the hotel. The staff are really friendly and layed back. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was v. small, I wouldn't like to be unpacking staying for more than one night. Double bed was two single beds pushed together. No parking which I didn't appreciate when booking, hard to find on street parking nearby.

    Good location, walking distance to everything. Room service was quick and good despite restaurants being fully booked.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No seating in the bar when we came back after dinner. Very small capacity there.

    Decor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Super Rooms
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is good Restaurant was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Everything was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More storage places needed in room

    Pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Mod Pod
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a very nice view out of window, looking out ot to Car park and beer barrels.. Also a row of houses. Not very private.

    Very comfortable room, great facilities. Lovely staff. And location was great, just a few minutes walk to centre of city.

    Stayed in April 2024

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