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The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Lower Merchants Road, Tha Latin Quarter , Galway, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 956 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
956 reviews

The breakfast was great and the room was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and decor was stylish. The parking arrangement was very convenient for us as well as we had a rental car.

Emily United States of America

We liked how friendly and accommodating the staff - both front desk and housekeeping - was! They kindly and promptly met our requests for additional towels, blankets, help reaching our car rental agency and other needs for our 6-night stay. The lobby was very welcoming with plenty of seating, where we enjoyed drinks and tea service several times. The breakfast was excellent with menu choices and a buffet of other options, and we felt looked after by the attentive wait staff. Finally, the location was excellent, in the midst of the Latin Quarter and within easy walking distance of Galway's westend.

Kristin United States of America

We loved our stay at House Hotel and were greeted by our concierge Jenny, who gave us an excellent overview of the downtown core and provided tons of suggestions for places to each and drink. Throughout our stay, Jenny and the rest of the staff were great giving us suggestions of where to go. The hotel also offers afternoon tea (at extra cost, but totally worth it), with a selection of desserts, and sandwiches.

Benjamin Canada

Perfectly located and parking wasn’t too far away. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. Free breakfast was included and the front desk staff were very kind and helpful when asked recommendations.

Erika United States of America

Good location near the walking street. The breakfast had a good selection of buffer items and make to order. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Michael United States of America

The friendliness of the staff was great! The location was terrific! The breakfast was delicious!

Scott United States of America

The best part of this hotel is LOCATION- 5min walk to the docks for Aran Island tours. 5min walk to Quay street entrance . 5 minutes to a HopOn bus/taxi depot . 20 min walk to Salthill. Stayed in Galway before and this Discounted garage parking option was THE best deal ever. 5minute walk to the car garage. Breakfast inclusive was a wise choice too. About 5 menu options or the standard buffet.

Irishiwish United States of America

Breakfast was okay—selection and buffet. Prepared to order.

David United States of America

close to downtown and very well maintained. the staff is very friendly and helpful

John United States of America

Great location, room surprisingly quiet thanks to the shutters. Lovely staff.

Ann United States of America
8.3
Very Good
956 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The breakfast was great and the room was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and decor was stylish.”
    Emily Emily United States of America United States of America
  • “We liked how friendly and accommodating the staff - both front desk and housekeeping - was!”
    Kristin Kristin United States of America United States of America
  • “We loved our stay at House Hotel and were greeted by our concierge Jenny, who gave us an excellent overview of the downtown core and provided tons of suggestions for places to each and drink.”
    Benjamin Benjamin Canada Canada
  • “Perfectly located and parking wasn’t too far away. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious.”
    Erika Erika United States of America United States of America
  • “Good location near the walking street. The breakfast had a good selection of buffer items and make to order. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “The friendliness of the staff was great! The location was terrific! The breakfast was delicious!”
    Scott Scott United States of America United States of America
  • “The best part of this hotel is LOCATION- 5min walk to the docks for Aran Island tours. 5min walk to Quay street entrance . 5 minutes to a HopOn bus/taxi depot . 20 min walk to Salthill.”
    Irishiwish Irishiwish United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast was okay—selection and buffet. Prepared to order.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “close to downtown and very well maintained. the staff is very friendly and helpful”
    John John United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, room surprisingly quiet thanks to the shutters. Lovely staff.”
    Ann Ann United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location 9.7
High score for Galway
Free WiFi
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage
Heating
Elevator

In Galway’s historic Latin Quarter, The House is an elegant, 4-star hotel just off Quay Square and the Spanish Arch. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and cocktail bar.

Set in an old stone building, The House Hotel has unique art deco interiors and modern facilities. Rooms are all individually decorated and feature soundproofed windows, flat-screen satellite TVs and laptop safes.

Chic and understated, The Yard Kitchen & Bar offers a comfy lobby to lounge at any time of the day, and a restaurant that you can party the night away in at the weekends. A selection of cocktails are served in the award-winning bar.

Located in the center of Galway, The House is a 10-minute walk from Galway Cathedral and the National University of Ireland. Numerous independent boutique shops are located nearby, and Salthill and its promenade are just 15 minutes’ walk away.

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.

The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 15, 2006
 Hotel chain/brand: Ascend Collection

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Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk

Property Highlights

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

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Galway
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emily
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast was great and the room was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and decor was stylish. The parking arrangement was very convenient for us as well as we had a rental car.”
  • Kristin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We liked how friendly and accommodating the staff - both front desk and housekeeping - was! They kindly and promptly met our requests for additional towels, blankets, help reaching our car rental agency and other needs for our 6-night stay. The...”
  • Benjamin
    CanadaCanada
    “We loved our stay at House Hotel and were greeted by our concierge Jenny, who gave us an excellent overview of the downtown core and provided tons of suggestions for places to each and drink. Throughout our stay, Jenny and the rest of the staff...”
  • Erika
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Perfectly located and parking wasn’t too far away. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. Free breakfast was included and the front desk staff were very kind and helpful when asked recommendations.”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good location near the walking street. The breakfast had a good selection of buffer items and make to order. Staff was very nice and helpful.”
  • Scott
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The friendliness of the staff was great! The location was terrific! The breakfast was delicious!”
  • Irishiwish
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The best part of this hotel is LOCATION- 5min walk to the docks for Aran Island tours. 5min walk to Quay street entrance . 5 minutes to a HopOn bus/taxi depot . 20 min walk to Salthill. Stayed in Galway before and this Discounted garage parking...”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Breakfast was okay—selection and buffet. Prepared to order.”
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “close to downtown and very well maintained. the staff is very friendly and helpful”
  • Ann
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, room surprisingly quiet thanks to the shutters. Lovely staff.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have car parking
    Good evening, We do not have our own parking but we have agreement with a nearby Hynes Yard Car Park where our guest can have a reduced rate of € 9 p..
    Answered on 3 February 2020
  • Do your twin rooms with disability access have a shower instead of a bath. Thank you.
    Our accessible room can be made with either a King size bed or Two single beds, as per guest request, and the bathroom has a shower.
    Answered on 1 March 2020
  • hi do you have a designated smoking area ?
    Hi, yes we have an outside designated smoking area. Kind regards, Eduardo Front Office
    Answered on 5 January 2023
  • Hello, Do you have a gym/exercise facility on the premise?
    Hi there, Unfortunately we do not. However, because of our location, there's many of them in town within a 10/15 min walk from the hotel. Kind regar..
    Answered on 31 August 2022
  • Is this hotel pet friendly
    Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately the Hotel is not pet friendly. Kind regards The House Hotel
    Answered on 27 May 2022
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Amenities of The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Most popular amenities
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 9 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

We are currently undergoing a ground floor refurbishment which is starting on Monday 20th of February and this work will continue for 25 weeks. We are adding the touches to our lobby, new ground floor bedrooms and a new food concept for our guests. During our refurbishment, we will not be in a position to accept lunch, dinner or group dining bookings. We will be offering our guests breakfast and we will be advising our guests to pre book a breakfast time. Afternoon Tea bookings will be available on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Our Drinks and Cocktails will be available from 3pm until 11pm in our lobby.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

  • The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is 1,800 feet from the center of Galway.

  • The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member.

  • Room options at The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The House Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte