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Imperial Hotel Galway

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

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 4294 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very Good
4,295 reviews

Loved the location. Room was clean and appreciated the coffee and tea options in room.

Patricia United States of America

Friendly staff, well-sized room, reliable internet, nice restaurant/bar downstairs, great location to bus station and downtown attractions.

Alexandra United States of America

Very happy with my stay at the Imperial. It is centrally located which means that there is not nearby parking but a short walk away, nothing too strenuous. Hotel is a little old fashioned and probably in need of refurbishment but good value for a stay in Galway city. Great for sightseeing or other events around Galway like Christmas markets. Nearby the train station and local bus lines, so good accessibility. Great cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby for food and drinks. Would stay again for a good price.

Rosire Ireland

we love staying at the hotel every year friendly staff on reception.. and will be returning again

Josephine Ireland

The location was great. Very central. Comfortable room and no noise as we stayed at the front of the hotel.

Oonagh Ireland

great location, huge comfortable room. it was pretty quiet for a city location. Very nice, updated bathroom.

Stuart United States of America

I was upgraded to a very large room. It is centrally located and a good value.

James United States of America

Convenient location, large room, great price for being in the center of Galway. Hotel was very large and the room we were in was very quiet and comfortable. Large and clean bathrooms. They offer subsidized parking in a garage. However, we were able to find easy street parking that is free at night closer than the garage. Would recommend walking around at night and exploring.

Michelle United States of America

Very spacious and clean room. Control over heat, great shower. Comfortable bed. Very accommodating staff and friendly. Right on Eyre Square and heard virtually no noise. Very conveniently located for pubs, shops and everything you want in Galway.

Enda Ireland

Comfortable, extremely helpful staff, close to car park

Joe United States of America
8.1
Very Good
4,295 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Loved the location. Room was clean and appreciated the coffee and tea options in room.”
    Patricia Patricia United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly staff, well-sized room, reliable internet, nice restaurant/bar downstairs, great location to bus station and downtown attractions.”
    Alexandra Alexandra United States of America United States of America
  • “Very happy with my stay at the Imperial. It is centrally located which means that there is not nearby parking but a short walk away, nothing too strenuous.”
    Rosire Rosire Ireland Ireland
  • “we love staying at the hotel every year friendly staff on reception.. and will be returning again”
    Josephine Josephine Ireland Ireland
  • “The location was great. Very central. Comfortable room and no noise as we stayed at the front of the hotel.”
    Oonagh Oonagh Ireland Ireland
  • “great location, huge comfortable room. it was pretty quiet for a city location. Very nice, updated bathroom.”
    Stuart Stuart United States of America United States of America
  • “I was upgraded to a very large room. It is centrally located and a good value.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Convenient location, large room, great price for being in the center of Galway. Hotel was very large and the room we were in was very quiet and comfortable. Large and clean bathrooms.”
    Michelle Michelle United States of America United States of America
  • “Very spacious and clean room. Control over heat, great shower. Comfortable bed. Very accommodating staff and friendly. Right on Eyre Square and heard virtually no noise.”
    Enda Enda Ireland Ireland
  • “Comfortable, extremely helpful staff, close to car park”
    Joe Joe United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.4
High score for Galway


At Eyre Square, the warm and comfortable Imperial Hotel in Galway city center is close to Galway University NUIG and the bus and railway station.

Off-site Parking available in a Public Multi-Story Car Park - Hynes Yard Car Park at a discounted Price of €8 for 24 Hours.

All rooms are spacious and bright, with modern cherry-wood furniture and a contemporary decor.

The residents lounge is informal, cozy and open until late. The outdoor patio is perfect for those lazy sunny days.

Corrib Shopping Center is next door, and there is a taxi rank just outside the hotel.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Imperial Hotel Galway has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 13, 2008

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Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Galway, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Galway
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patricia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved the location. Room was clean and appreciated the coffee and tea options in room.”
  • Alexandra
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly staff, well-sized room, reliable internet, nice restaurant/bar downstairs, great location to bus station and downtown attractions.”
  • Rosire
    IrelandIreland
    “Very happy with my stay at the Imperial. It is centrally located which means that there is not nearby parking but a short walk away, nothing too strenuous. Hotel is a little old fashioned and probably in need of refurbishment but good value for a...”
  • Josephine
    IrelandIreland
    “we love staying at the hotel every year friendly staff on reception.. and will be returning again”
  • Oonagh
    IrelandIreland
    “The location was great. Very central. Comfortable room and no noise as we stayed at the front of the hotel.”
  • Stuart
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, huge comfortable room. it was pretty quiet for a city location. Very nice, updated bathroom.”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I was upgraded to a very large room. It is centrally located and a good value.”
  • Michelle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Convenient location, large room, great price for being in the center of Galway. Hotel was very large and the room we were in was very quiet and comfortable. Large and clean bathrooms. They offer subsidized parking in a garage. However, we were...”
  • Enda
    IrelandIreland
    “Very spacious and clean room. Control over heat, great shower. Comfortable bed. Very accommodating staff and friendly. Right on Eyre Square and heard virtually no noise. Very conveniently located for pubs, shops and everything you want in Galway.”
  • Joe
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Comfortable, extremely helpful staff, close to car park”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is breakfast included in the price of the room?
    Hi, No Breakfast is not included in the room rate. Breakfast can be purchased in the Bar.
    Answered on 10 February 2020
  • do you have a smoking area in hotel
    Hi. We have a smoking area on our first floor.
    Answered on 6 November 2019
  • Is there parking at hotel is there lifts
    Hi. We use the Q-Park in the neyew square shopping centre on merchants road, which is €11.50 for 24 hours. We do have a lift in the hotel.
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • Do ye have hairdryers in rooms
    Hi, All of our rooms have hair dryers.
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • How near is the car parking, and how much does parking cost
    hi. we use the q-park in the eyre square shopping centre on merchants road, which is €11.50 for 24 hours.
    Answered on 4 August 2020
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Irish

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Imperial Hotel Galway
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 8 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Wake-up service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Imperial Hotel Galway takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 107.62USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Imperial Hotel Galway accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Public parking lot used my Imperial Hotel Galway is HYNES YARD CAR PARK, Merchants Road

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 107.62USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Imperial Hotel Galway

  • Imperial Hotel Galway offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental

  • Imperial Hotel Galway has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Imperial Hotel Galway is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Imperial Hotel Galway include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Imperial Hotel Galway is 500 feet from the center of Galway.

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

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Imperial Hotel Galway.