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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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Hotel The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick)

The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick)

Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1118 reviews)

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8.3
Very Good
1,118 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

One of the very best hotels I have had the privilege of staying at, I would highly recommend The Hardiman Hotel to people who live in Ireland or are travelling from abroad. The staff, the rooms and food were all 1st class 🍀🇮🇪

Heather Ireland

When we were checking in Diarmuid at reception was a very nice fella and extremely helpful!!

Luke Ireland

Staff, room, atmosphere, location is perfect ,bar is amazing and breakfast is gorgeous 😍

Mirela Ireland

Location was fantastic room was beautiful as where the staff. Can't wait to get back .

Audrey Ireland

Breakfast was of a good standard. Staff were excellent and we saw great sanitisation and excellent service

Doreen Ireland

Very good application of COVID19 measures. Very difficult for staff to handle the new measures but this was implemented very well and unobtrusively. Well done. Pleasant stay. Last stayed here 20 years ago! Staff in restaurant were excellent. Room service staff also very polite and friendly.

Keith Ireland

Everything!! It was right in the centre of the city, everyone was so friendly and breakfast was amazing!!

Shauna Ireland

Lovely location. Lots to do. Staff was very friendly.

Joanne United States of America

Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Parking was right behind the building, for six euros a day.

Mark United States of America

Great location in a historic building. Extremely helpful front desk staff. Full Irish breakfast in bed was excellent.

Robert United States of America

Excellent location!

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8.3
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1,118 reviews
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    Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “One of the very best hotels I have had the privilege of staying at, I would highly recommend The Hardiman Hotel to people who live in Ireland or are travelling from abroad.”
    Heather Heather Ireland Ireland
  • “When we were checking in Diarmuid at reception was a very nice fella and extremely helpful!!”
    Luke Luke Ireland Ireland
  • “Staff, room, atmosphere, location is perfect ,bar is amazing and breakfast is gorgeous 😍”
    Mirela Mirela Ireland Ireland
  • “Location was fantastic room was beautiful as where the staff. Can't wait to get back .”
    Audrey Audrey Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was of a good standard. Staff were excellent and we saw great sanitisation and excellent service”
    Doreen Doreen Ireland Ireland
  • “Very good application of COVID19 measures. Very difficult for staff to handle the new measures but this was implemented very well and unobtrusively. Well done. Pleasant stay.”
    Keith Keith Ireland Ireland
  • “Everything!! It was right in the centre of the city, everyone was so friendly and breakfast was amazing!!”
    Shauna Shauna Ireland Ireland
  • “Lovely location. Lots to do. Staff was very friendly.”
    Joanne Joanne United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Parking was right behind the building, for six euros a day.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location in a historic building. Extremely helpful front desk staff. Full Irish breakfast in bed was excellent.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America

One of our best sellers in Galway! The rooms feature a comfortable bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen chromecast TV, complimentary WiFi and press reader.

In the center of Galway, the The Hardiman is just a 1-minute walk from both the train and bus stations. The dock can be reached in around 5 minutes on foot.

Gaslight Brasserie, Oyster Bar and the popular Parlor Lounge at The Hardiman are located on the lower ground floor and open daily, offering classic, tasty food.

Guests can relax in the newly renovated Parlor Lounge or take a stroll around Galway City on our doorstep

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
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Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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뀐 Located in the best-rated area in Galway, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Full English/Irish

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8.3
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1,118 reviews
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  • Heather Ireland

    “One of the very best hotels I have had the privilege of staying at, I would highly recommend The Hardiman Hotel to people who live in Ireland or are travelling from abroad. The staff, the rooms and food were all 1st class 🍀🇮🇪”

  • Luke Ireland

    “When we were checking in Diarmuid at reception was a very nice fella and extremely helpful!!”

  • Mirela Ireland

    “Staff, room, atmosphere, location is perfect ,bar is amazing and breakfast is gorgeous 😍 ”

  • Audrey Ireland

    “Location was fantastic room was beautiful as where the staff. Can't wait to get back .”

  • Doreen Ireland

    “Breakfast was of a good standard. Staff were excellent and we saw great sanitisation and excellent service”

  • Keith Ireland

    “Very good application of COVID19 measures. Very difficult for staff to handle the new measures but this was implemented very well and unobtrusively. Well done. Pleasant stay. Last stayed here 20 years ago! Staff in restaurant were excellent. Room service staff also very polite and friendly.” Read more

  • Shauna Ireland

    “Everything!! It was right in the centre of the city, everyone was so friendly and breakfast was amazing!!”

  • Joanne United States of America

    “Lovely location. Lots to do. Staff was very friendly.”

  • Mark United States of America

    “Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Parking was right behind the building, for six euros a day.”

  • Robert United States of America

    “Great location in a historic building. Extremely helpful front desk staff. Full Irish breakfast in bed was excellent.”

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  • Hi, has your hot tub been open during COVID restrictions? Thanks.

    Dear Guest Unfortunately , our outdoor hot tub , spa & leisure centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future, due to COVID regulations


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  • Do you have triple rooms?

    Yes , we have a limited number of triple rooms , please let me know the dates you are looking for & I can check if we have one available & quote for you Kind Regards Orla Reservations


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  • Where can you park your car for the night?

    Hi, The Hotel can valet park your car at a cost of €15 per night. If you wish to park yourself, we have a discounted rate with Hynes Yard Car Park, €9 for 24hours, which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Regards, Reservations


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  • please let me know if I can book 2 for Christmas and what the rate might be?

    Dear Guest, Unfortunately we cannot send quotes via this Q&A forum. If you contact the hotel directly we can help answer any questions. Regards, Reservations


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  • Hi, has your hot tub been open during COVID restrictions? Thanks.

    Dear Guest Unfortunately , our outdoor hot tub , spa & leisure centre will remain closed for the foreseeable future, due to COVID regulations


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  • Do you have triple rooms?

    Yes , we have a limited number of triple rooms , please let me know the dates you are looking for & I can check if we have one available & quote for you Kind Regards Orla Reservations


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  • Where can you park your car for the night?

    Hi, The Hotel can valet park your car at a cost of €15 per night. If you wish to park yourself, we have a discounted rate with Hynes Yard Car Park, €9 for 24hours, which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Regards, Reservations


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  • please let me know if I can book 2 for Christmas and what the rate might be?

    Dear Guest, Unfortunately we cannot send quotes via this Q&A forum. If you contact the hotel directly we can help answer any questions. Regards, Reservations


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Eyre Square
    0 miles
  • Eyre Square Centre
    0.1 miles
  • Lynch’s Castle
    0.2 miles
  • Shop Street
    0.2 miles
  • The Market
    0.2 miles
  • Bold Art Gallery
    0.2 miles
  • St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
    0.3 miles
  • Spanish Arch
    0.3 miles
  • The Salmon Weir Bridge
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • National University of Galway
    0.5 miles
  • Galway Greyhound Stadium
    0.5 miles
  • Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre
    1.2 miles
  • Galway Bay
    5.2 miles
  • Spiddal
    9.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Dead Mans Beach
    3,100 feet
Public transit
  • Train Galway Railway Station
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Shannon Airport
    40.5 miles
  • Ireland West Airport Knock
    45.1 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Gaslight Brasserie

    Food: Irish

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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  • Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Parking options available

  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shoeshine Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Honeymoon suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

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From 4:00 PM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 35 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 35 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick)

  • Check-in at The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) has 1 restaurant:

    • Gaslight Brasserie

  • The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) is 350 feet from the center of Galway.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) by:

    • Bus 1h 20min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • The prices at The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is 3,100 feet from The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick).

  • Room options at The Hardiman (formerly Hotel Meyrick) include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

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  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money7.6
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