Galway City in western Ireland is known for its many festivals, such as the Summer Galway Races, the Galway International Oyster Festival and the Galway Arts Festival. This charming and vibrant city offers tourists a wide range of sights and sounds to enjoy, from live music to the natural beauty of Galway Bay and Connemara Park. Because of the many tourists that flock to this city, Galway also features a nice selection of hotels.
Hotel Meyrick, a four-star hotel located on Eyre Square in the heart of Galway's City Centre, has been in business for more than 160 years. This 97-room Victorian-style hotel offers standard rooms, executive rooms and junior and executive suites, some with views overlooking Galway's Eyre Square. The hotel houses the Oyster Grill Restaurant and the Oyster Bar, which features live music every Saturday night. For sports lovers, Hotel Meyrick is also home to Fagan's basement sports bar, where guests can watch the big games on Fagan's 12 screens, including three 48-inch state-of-the-art TV sets.
Hotel Meyrick
Eyre Square, Galway City
Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland
011-353-0-91564041
hotelmeyrick.ie
Galway's Westwood Hotel, a 58-room four-star hotel that blends the charm of a country house with the amenities of a modern hotel, sits on the west side of Galway City. This location allows guests to enjoy both the excitement of Galway City as well as the lush beauty of Connemara National Park. The Westwood Hotel features free Wi-Fi Internet access and other four-star amenities such as LCD televisions with music and movies on demand. Guests may enjoy contemporary Irish cuisine at the hotel's Meridian Restaurant or grab a cocktail and appetizers at the Westwood Bar before retiring to their rooms. Select rooms at the Westwood also feature fireplaces.
Westwood Hotel
Dangan, Upper Newcastle
Newcastle, Co. Galway, Ireland
011-353-0-91-521442
westwoodhousehotel.com
Galway's Ardilaun Hotel was built from an original 1840′s era manor house, and has been family owned and operated by John Ryan and his family since 1962. This hotel is located near both Galway's city centre and Galway Bay, and is one of the few pet-friendly hotels in Galway. The Ardilaun offers rooms near the garden to guests traveling with pets, as well as an "Ardilaun Doggy Pack" to make your furry friend's stay more enjoyable. The Camilaun Restaurant, with views of the Ardilaun's lush gardens, specializes in seafood and meat dishes, and offers alfresco dining in warmer months. Guest may also enjoy Blazers Bar & Bistro for a less formal meal or a round of drinks.
Ardilaun Hotel
Taylors Hill
Galway, Ireland
011-353-0-91-521433
theardilaunhotel.ie
