THE RESIDENCE HOTEL, Galway – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Residence Hotel's 69 guest rooms include flat-screen TVs, WiFi, safes, and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with free toiletries. Rooms feature ironing facilities, heating, sitting areas, carpeted floors, and AM/FM alarm clocks.
Dining and Bars
The hotel serves proper, hearty daily specials for lunch, light bites, or dinner. The bar offers one of Galway's best pints of Guinness and Irish Coffee, with outdoor seating available. The evening menu includes innovative small plates showcasing West of Ireland produce, with non-meat and vegan options.
Location and Access
The Residence Hotel is 0.5 km from Eyre Square, which offers bus transfers to the racecourse. It is 0.3 km from Galway City Museum, Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra, The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum, Lynch's Castle, and Kirwan's Lane. Galway Cathedral is 1 km away.
Local Area Features
The area includes award-winning restaurants and traditional Irish pubs with entertainment options. The Spanish Arch, where the river meets the sea, is nearby for watching Galway Hooker boats and seals. The Claddagh and Salthill Promenade are within walking distance.
Activities and Culture
Wild Atlantic Way Day tours operate from Galway to Connemara, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and Aran Island of Inisheer. The championship golf course at Galway Bay Golf Resort is 35 km away. The city hosts the Cúirt International Festival of Literature and has an Art House Cinema in development.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms had a constant small kitchen vent smell, but they were nicely decorated and had three single beds with great toiletries included. The service, led by the manager, was excellent, offering dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink. The location was superb, right by the Spanish Arch area on Quay St, but the hotel was located on a nightclub, which caused some noise disturbances. The dining experience was enjoyable, especially with the included seafood options, and the facilities were good overall.
The hotel is wonderfully located in the heart of the city center, close to the riverfront and with excellent dining options nearby. The rooms have a constant small kitchen scent, but they do offer some nice touches and come with great toiletries. However, having 3 single beds can be convenient for some travelers. The service is top-notch, especially with a manager always available. The price is reasonable, and the facilities are satisfactory.
This hotel has a unique charm with some lovely touches and great toiletries. The constant small of kitchen vents could be bothersome, but the original decoration adds character to the rooms.
The hotel has a charming vibe with original decoration and a constant small smell of kitchen vents. The rooms are cozy, with great toiletries included and a luxurious bath, but the slight kitchen smell can be a downside. The service is top-notch, just like having a personal manager attending to every need. The location is superb, right by the Spanish Arch area on Quay St, putting you in the heart of everything but with a possible late-night noise issue from nearby pubs. The dining experience is a delight with included delicious homemade cakes, although having more dining options could enhance the experience. The facilities are modern and inviting, making the stay comfortable and convenient.
The hotel is wonderfully located in the heart of the city center, surrounded by local pubs, offering a vibrant atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully decorated with great toiletries included, featuring some nice touches like a bath for extra relaxation. The service, led by a responsive manager, excels at dry cleaning, housekeeping, and offers a lovely welcome drink. The dining experience whisks you away with wood-fired pizzas, creating a delightful culinary journey. The hotel boasts fantastic facilities for a truly enjoyable stay.
The hotel has a charming touch with original room decoration and great toiletries included. While the constant small of kitchen vents could be mildly bothersome, the rooms also have some nice touches that enhance the stay.
The hotel is in a prime city center location, surrounded by a bustling nightlife and within walking distance of all the restaurants. The rooms are spacious and equipped with great toiletries and a disability-friendly bathroom, including a relaxing bath. The service offered is top-notch with a welcoming manager and efficient dry cleaning and housekeeping services. The dining experience, with included organic jams, adds a lovely touch to the stay. Overall, a great value for money choice with some minor room for improvement in certain areas.
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