Name: Alcock & Brown Hotel
Address: Market Square, Clifden, Ireland, Market Square, Galway County, Ireland
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel Alcock & Brown Hotel

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The staff were very friendly. The location in Clifden is perfect. Nice size room and bath.

Michellebd7, United States of America

Nice area right in downtown. Close to other shops and restaurants.

Dawn, United States of America

In town square. Great location. Staff friendly and helpful

Jimmy, United States of America

Overall a great place to stay. Was a bit expensive for the time of year and you have to pay to park nearby on the street.

Andrew, United States of America

The staff were delightful and helpful, ready to answer any questions. Location is excellent.

Cynthia, United States of America

staff friendly and helpful room comfortable and spotless great shower . chowder great. good location

Frances, Ireland

Location was very good , staff were very helpful , food was good and well presented

Nicholas, Ireland

Hotel in center of Clifton. Easy walk to restaurants. Good location to drive on the Sky Road and visit see Connemara.

Delia, United States of America

Great location on the town square. The hotel is perfect for getting the feel of being in a small Irish town in a beautiful location. There are a number of traditional music pubs within walking distance. We would stay again.

Timothy, United States of America

Staff were great, friendly, helpful - great service all round

Debbie, Ireland

9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff were very friendly. The location in Clifden is perfect. Nice size room and bath.”

Michellebd7 United States of America
“Nice area right in downtown. Close to other shops and restaurants.”

Dawn United States of America
“In town square. Great location. Staff friendly and helpful”

Jimmy United States of America
“Overall a great place to stay. Was a bit expensive for the time of year and you have to pay to park nearby on the street.”

Andrew United States of America
“The staff were delightful and helpful, ready to answer any questions. Location is excellent.”

Cynthia United States of America
“staff friendly and helpful room comfortable and spotless great shower . chowder great. good location”

Frances Ireland
“Location was very good , staff were very helpful , food was good and well presented”

Nicholas Ireland
“Hotel in center of Clifton. Easy walk to restaurants. Good location to drive on the Sky Road and visit see Connemara.”

Delia United States of America
“Great location on the town square. The hotel is perfect for getting the feel of being in a small Irish town in a beautiful location. ”

Timothy United States of America
“Staff were great, friendly, helpful - great service all round”

Debbie Ireland

One of our top picks in Clifden.This family-run hotel is located on the town square in the center of Clifden, and is home to The Gallery Restaurant offering excellent food and service. Free WiFi is also included throughout the property.

The Alcock & Brown Hotel has a relaxed and friendly environment, and is an ideal base for touring Connemara. Pursuits to be enjoyed are pony trekking, golfing on Connemara Championship links course, sea fishing, guided heritage walks and mountain climbing. Numerous sandy beaches are nearby.

This is our guests' favorite part of Clifden, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the best-rated area in Clifden, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Private parking available

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An Inside Look at Alcock & Brown Hotel

Declan and Sharon Maher have operated the hotel since 2010.It has won the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2012 and 2013. Each area has been renovated - bedrooms, bar & Restaurant. Our Art Gallery comprises the works of internationally acclaimed artist Kenneth Webb. If you like your food,our Head Chef, Monsieur Frederic Carlier, has created a mouth watering menu of local fish and meats for your enjoyment. We offer a warm,hospitable atmosphere,so please come and enjoy -you will be most welcome.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Alcock & Brown Memorial
1.7 miles
Kylemore Abbey
7.5 miles
St. Fura's Church
16.3 miles
Ballymagibbon Cairn
16.3 miles
Maam Cross
20 miles

Restaurants & Markets

The Gallery Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles
The Cosy Bar Cafe/Bar
0 miles

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Ocean/Sea
0 miles

Closest Airports

Ireland West Knock Airport
57.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Central location very friendly staff”

David

Ireland

“Comfortable hotel. Great location. Fine breakfast. Lovely, helpful, friendly staff.”

William

Ireland

8.3

“Staff were great and breakfast excellent , location good”

Shelley

Australia

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: British, Irish, European

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cash Alcock & Brown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

No deposit will be charged. The hotel however, reserves the right to pre-authorize the credit card provided by you to secure the booking.

Please note that there is free off-site parking also available.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Payment for accommodations is made at check-in. Any room charges are payable at check-out.

Cleanliness8.2
Comfort7.8
Facilities7.2
Staff8.6

Value for money7.4
Free WiFi8.2
Location9.2

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“Great location on the town square. The hotel is perfect for getting the feel of being in a small Irish town in a beautiful location. There are a number of traditional music pubs within walking distance. We would stay again.”

Timothy

United States of America

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Newest Reviews for Alcock & Brown Hotel

Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Louise
Ireland
10

“loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
there was a group staying the second night that were very disruptive in the late hours of the morning and I thought the hotel could have had it sorted but it was left for 2 hrs, We didn't let it ruin our trip but I know other guests were not happy.
staff so nice and the breakfast was fabulous. Central to everything, location was perfect for us and we had parking right outside the door.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Natalie
United Kingdom
10

“Good place to stay ..close to town and amenities”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom needs updating and redecoration
Excellent food service and staff helpful and friendly

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 16, 2018

Brian
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very basic room
Location Nostalgic as I had stayed there 48 years previously

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Janek
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cool 80 s style

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 10, 2018

John
Ireland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Galway Tank Service staff were friendly Food was good.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

John
Ireland
10

“Absolutely lovely stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wonderful lady working in reception Szylvia. Couldn't have been more attentive and professional. The staff in general were excellent. The room was comfortable and the location in the town was perfect.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 4, 2018

Johnny Cool
Ireland
5.4

“Clifden is a serious spot”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check out time is to early any other hotels iv stayed in is 12 or 12.30
Hotel is very clean staff are very friendly

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Donal
Ireland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very Central and friendly staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Paula
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Welcoming, comfortable Hotel. Staff, couldn't do enough for us, even carrying our very heavy cases up to the second floor. The view from our room was super, it overlooked views of this beautiful market town, where you could just watch the world go by Great double glazing too, so no noise problems. Beds and pillows, were great and we had an excellent sleep. The breakfasts are cooked freshly to order and were delicious, great produce. Ample top up of coffee and extra pots of tea. The staff as I said are most welcoming and very helpful and Sharon, the proprietor has great knowledge of the area and always has time in her busy schedule, to chat to her guests, seeing and making sure they have eveything they need to enjoy their holiday. Finally we certainly look forward to our returning stay in The Spring. Paula & Edmund Gillespie Belfast

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Andy
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms Little old
Needs an upgrade

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

William
Ireland
10

“Short break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing I didn't like about this hotel was it didn't have it's own car parking. You have to park on the street near pubs/shops/restaurants.
Excellent location in the centre of Clifden. Near pubs, shops and restaurants. Great location for touring Clifden. Room very spacious and clean. Staff very friendly, helpful and the breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Carmel
Ireland
7.1

“Nice stay, good location but definitely needs music in bar at wkends.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of entertainment considering it was bank holiday wkend, hence no one in bar at night, we had to go elsewhere for music.
Nice and central for shops etc. Lovely breakfast.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Colette
Ireland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Never enough hot water for a bath
The location was great and food was excellent

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Shelia
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wouldnt not recommend this hotel to my friends, No porter to take up our luggage, We asked for a ice bucket and 1 champagne glass, also we were not told that we had to check out at 11am.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 23, 2018

David
Ireland
Age group: 45 – 54
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really
Central location very friendly staff

Stayed in October 2018

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	Double or Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, phone, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. Includes private bathroom with bath and shower. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Cleaning products • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Single Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious room offers a flat-screen TV, a telephone, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has both a bath and a shower. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Cleaning products • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This is the largest room and it offers a king-size bed and a view onto Clifden Town Square. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Cleaning products • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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