Located near a train station, The Western Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galway. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Western Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Banquet hall
Georgian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Western Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 250 per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
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.
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
Does The Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Western Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Western Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Western Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Western Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at The Western Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Western Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Western Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Western Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Western Restaurant.
What's the area around The Western Hotel like?
The Western Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Galway Station and 5 minutes' walk from Eyre Square. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
kenneth
kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
The Western Hotel for the win
The charm, convenience, and friendliness of the Western Hotel and staff took our stay to the next level. We were upgraded to the apartment option across the street which gave us more room and amazing views. This place is top of the list when returning to Galway.
Matt
Matt, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Good location and amenities.
The hotel was nice, clean and quiet. It is located very close to the downtown shopping, restaurants and bars. So. It is very convenient to enjoy the night life in Galway. The only issue I had was it was hard to find the parking garage at night, and since space is limited, they have a valet service to move cars around.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
So close to everything you need
Very close to the city center, we could walk to Eyre Square in 2 minutes. Great bar and restaurant on the Property. Free underground parking was a bonus. Great hotel, nice and quiet, beds very comfortable and clean.
Bernard
Bernard, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 21, 2024
Loud TV’s from room
No the Hotels fault. The person next door had his TV up as loud and possible when I checked into my room on the 4th Floor. I could not really understand where it was coming from until I reached my room. I did not think too much about it as I was going out for dinner. When I returned it wa still as load. I had to call reception for them to come and ask them to turn it down but nobody answered the door. They then went and try to contact them via phone and then came back up again and finally got an answer. It was still loud until I ended up banging the wall. So at 11:30 it seemed to quieten down. Then at 07:15 next morning bang on it comes again. Walls and doors must be really thin or the person must have been dead. Anyway it wasted my night in Galway and Ila’s I said not really hotels fault.
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Location, location, location.
Close to the excitement, but serene inside. Galway is famous for local music and nightlife, it is also a beautiful stop for nature lovers. Natural water scenes abound: the ocean, the bay, the roaring river Corrib, and every inch that connects them all. On a four star system they deserve five.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 6, 2024
Waiting our turn to check-in I witnessed a receptionist unable to resolve another customer's check-in issue. She was discounting everything the customer said instead of working with the customer. It was rather off-putting to those of us waiting to check-in.
After we had checked in, we found the tv remote missing. I had to deal with this particular receptionist and she asked me what type of tv we had. I did not know and she said she would send someone up to take a look. That never happened. I had to ask a second receptionist to follow up and she promptly took care of the issue.
The second night we asked for a jug of water which never happened. Also later there was no hot water for a shower. We were told they were looking into it, and would notify us when it was resolved, but we never received a courtesy call. Luckily, the next morning we had hot water.
I think probably they are overwhelmed and have issues with that particular receptionist. The overall appearance left a bad impression. I would not stay there again.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 15, 2024
It's a nice hotel. The room was small, but i wasn't staying long so it was fine. Its nice that it was walking distance from shops and restaurants. They have parking so that was definitely a plus.
Meghana
Meghana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Great location. Wonderful staff.
Nice hotel. We were an hour early and were lucky our room was ready. Rooms are small, no fans. Could use a shelf in bath for toiletries, no space.
Updating hotel so had construction below us. Noise was minimal.
Elevators stop between floors so you do need to take luggage up and down several steps.
lori m
lori m, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Wonderful Western!
The Western was a wonderful experience. Great location and terrific staff. The concierge staff was helpful, efficient, and professional. The restaurant was some of the best food we had for the entire trip and the staff was friendly and organized. The bar staff was lovely and we enjoyed the live music. And the parking was easy- the valet staff was friendly and qualified. Overall, we would stay here again and would recommend it to our family and friends.
Colleen
Colleen, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2024
There was mould in the bathroom, beds were super uncomfortable and no air circulation. It was not worth the price.
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 5, 2024
The beds and bedding were uncomfortable. The room was hot and with no fan in the bathroom the room got damp. We had to leave the window open and could hear people putting trash into the dumpster multiple times at night. Anytime someone upstairs moved the whole room shook. They did not provide lotion or conditioner.
Ashleigh
Ashleigh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
I would stay there again.
Jelena
Jelena, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Has free parking. A big deal in ireland cities
joann
joann, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2024
Quiet. Location is great
Ermelinda
Ermelinda, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Michele
Michele, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
We loved the Western. The location was amazing. We walked to all the shopping, attractions and pubs. Our room had amazing views and was spacious and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our last night we spent in the hotel pub and they had the most amazing musicians playing and singing. We really enjoyed this and wanted to stay longer. We hope to stay here again someday. Thank you for such a great time!!!
Joe
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
The hotel was in walking distance to the fun in Gallway. It has a parking garage underneath that was a little tricky but the attendants helped with moving the cars. Best part was coming upon a jam session in the bar of local music!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Very convenient and walkable. Clean. Friendly staff. We were very comfortable during our stay.
Andrea
Andrea, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Great location and great staff.
Tom
Tom, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
The hotel and room was very nice, my only complaint was that the room smelled like A5-35 Mussel rub.