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The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
Galway City Centre hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Triple Room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 January 2025

Room options

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 20.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spanish Arch - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 68 min drive
  • Galway Station - 9 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 27 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

Located near a train station, The Residence Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Galway. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

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

Children

  • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (EUR 12 per night)
  • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 12 per day; discounts available)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

M Fitzgerald's Bar – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 12 per night
  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hotel Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch Galway
Residence Hotel Galway
Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
Residence Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel
The Residence Hotel Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.
Does The Residence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Residence 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Residence Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Residence Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 12 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Residence Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Residence Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (3-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Residence Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, M Fitzgerald's Bar.
What's the area around The Residence Hotel like?
The Residence Hotel is in Galway City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Galway Station and 2 minutes' walk from Shop Street.

The Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

If you're a party person this hotel is for you ;)
The size of the rooms was decent, loved the in room coffee pot and you can't be at the location BUT the pub below was BLASTING music well past 2am and even with 2 sound machines and closed windows no sleep was to be had. Staff were polite but not friendly and with no breakfast service available we'll make a different choice on our next visit to Galway.
Dorothy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

tishree, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jacki, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tanja, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mairead, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location but no breakfast
jeffrey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing.
This hotel was one of the biggest disappointments in our 4 week trip in the British Isles. It is located on a very busy and loud walking street, making it difficult to access and loud outside until around 3 am. The elevator smelled, the coffee maker leaked and didn’t work and the shower water pressure was non existent. The room was over $300 Euros per night - too expensive for its shortfalls.
Stanley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Yvonne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Meh
debra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Older hotel in a great location. There is no onsite parking. Very noisy, even on weekdays. We heard loud music and yelling well after midnight. Trash cleanup and trucks starting at 6 am. No AC. Clean room and friendly staff. Surprised by the overall rating. People must really like the location. Hotel is just okay. Solid 6 or 7. Not a 9/“wonderful”
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ok first let me say…it was a nice hotel. It was clean, comfy room, and staff were friendly. Now for the not so good…while others have commented on it being noisy…I assumed typical noise for the pub district. I did not expect for it to sound like I had a damn nightclub in my room. They have commented on others reviews saying their hotel specific website states it can be noisy…their Expedia info does not. And really how many of us go to the individual website to check it out? I expected some noise as a result of street traffic but not the echo of the bars live music (think bass thumping) til the wee hours of the morning. So if you appreciate a good night sleep, are traveling with children or are not in the party scene…DO NOT book here! If the late night live music club hopping is your jam…book away you will love it! As for me 3 hours of sleep for €296…not worth it. Oh AND when we asked how long the music would be going for…we were given earplugs.
Danna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Would only recommend for young partiers as just a decent place to crash after a night out, but not for a family/kids or anyone wanting a nice retreat. The pictures are deceiving. 1 star for the misleading photos/description. We had trouble finding the place and after asking several people, we were directed to a small door placed between two restaurant patios. No wonder they didn’t post pictures of their entrance. The first gal to greet us was friendly and she’d get 5 stars, but the other 2 people we dealt with for questions and check out were pretty miserable. The place is old and kind creepy but it was clean. Our room was tiny, didn’t have television to watch (could only cast apps from your phone but we didn’t have those), got 3 tiny twin beds pushed together, no toiletries in bathroom, coffee maker with no cups…it honestly felt a bit like an upscale hostel. Now this wouldn’t be so bad if it was a cheap stay- but it was nearly $300 for a weeknight! I expected more with that price. The location is great if you want a fun street side atmosphere or plan on going out because you are literally in the middle of a bustling walkable street. The bar/restaurant attached was fun and a cool atmosphere. If youre there for the nightlife, have at it. Otherwise book elsewhere.
LYNSEY, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in the midst of everything fun!
Great stay with reception staff going the extra mile to ensure our stay was organised. Recommend the pub downstairs for food and music but get in early or you will miss out. The room can get a bit hot but use the fans supplied, they do a great job! Overall the Residence had everything we were wanting from our stay which was fun and ease.
Renae, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tub extremely deep and dangerous to get in and out after a shower
Carrie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Nice room! Friendly staff!
Michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Joshua, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A great location, right in the thick of it. The only downside to that is that it’s a little noisy at night (something we were aware of before booking anyway).
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay while in Galway. Stop thinking about it and just book it.
GREGORY, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Perfect location. Staff was incredible. Room was very comfortable and clean.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique feel hotel with a warm welcome and central location
M, 1-night trip with friends
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