Western Hotel, Galway

Hotel Description

This family-run hotel comprises of 3 impressive Georgian buildings and blends an old style feel with all modern conveniences.

The 3-star Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway city and offers the highest standard of accommodation.
The Western Hotel has a long tradition of hospitality, enjoyed by our many guests throughout the years. A unique and friendly atmosphere allows you to feel right at home.

Among the forty rooms we have single, double, twin and family rooms, as well as disabled rooms.

The hotel includes a Child Minding services available- please request at time of booking (approximately EUR 10 per hour)
There is also a free, secure underground car park. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar and private function rooms.

8/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Family Rooms, Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Bar, Parking , Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Heating, Elevator, Non-Smoking Rooms, Newspapers, Free Parking, Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box.
• Services: Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Babysitting/Child Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.

Restaurants and Bars

The Western Bar is a warm and welcoming place, traditional, friendly and renowned for the largest open traditional Irish music sessions in Galway.

There are Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 21:30, Ceili Irish Set dancing on Wednesdays from 21:00, a local band playing all your favourite Irish songs on Friday from 21:30, a live band on Saturdays from 21:30 and our house DJ playing all your old favourites on Sunday from 21:30.

Our bar is unique in that it is very much a local bar, popular with Galwegians, so mingling with the local people is very easy.

A selection of delicious dishes are available from our carvery and snack menu from 12:00 to 17:00 and from our A La Carte evening menu between 17:00 and 20:00 (Sundays 12:00 and 17:00 only). Our meals are prepared from fresh local produce by our award winning chef.

Hotel Policies

Important!Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:00 - 24/24  hours
• Check Out: 11:00  hours
• Cards accepted at the hotel: Visa,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 11 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

Group Policy
The Western Hotel prefers not to accommodate groups of 8 or more people. Should the group be excepted, a security deposit in the form of cash or credit card pre-authorisation for E150 per room is required on check-in. Furthermore we require a signed statement that all damages exceeding this amount will be covered by the primary booker. This deposit is refunded on departure if no damage has occurred

Directions

By Bus or Train:
Galway’s train and bus stations are located in the city centre, just a three minute walk from The Western Hotel. On exiting the station, turn left to head towards Eyre Square. Stay on the right of the square, passing the NTL offices on the right. Turn right at Richardson’s pub on the corner and proceed up Prospect Hill. We are located on the top of this hill on your left.

By Car:
- As you approach Galway follow the signs for the city centre and continue towards Eyre Square.
- We suggest you head straight to our car-park.
- Right before you reach our hotel you will see a small set of traffic lights. The road will provide you with two options: one to turn left towards Eyre Square and another to turn right down a small street (St Bridget’s Terrace) Turn right down this street, then the next left down the Cul de Sac.
- Our underground car park is located at the end of the Cul de Sac.

By Plane:
Galway Airport is located at Carnmore, just 8 km north of the city. Note there is no bus service at this airport, therefore we recommend you use the car hire service, or use one of the many taxis available for hire at the airport. Approximate taxi fare to Galway city is EUR 15.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation