The Western Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Garden
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Quadruple Room
Double Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galway Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Spanish Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Western Hotel

Georgian hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
The Western Hotel offers 43 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Western Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eyre Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes by foot from Galway Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Western Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Galway hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Western Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Western Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland.]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 250 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 33 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Western Galway
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The Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was pleasant. Easy walking to everything. Expensive for an older property, stained carpet. Nice breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel like many in Galway is an older but pretty building. It was great and staff really always did their best to help. Very easy walk to city center. My only peeve is that they twin beds not queens so it is tight for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tom in the diningroom was very nice, helpful and great! He should be recognized for his wonderful service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

abi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, parking is a bit challenging. Food and drinks were excellent as well, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen H

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Nice clean room. Grea5 walkable location. Only difficulty was the toilet didn’t flush very well. Trad music in the bar on thurs, fri and sat nights. Musicians were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute and quiet place near the center of Galway

Cute place that is walkable to all the shops and pubs but far enough away it’s quiet. The breakfast was good, and it was nice there was parking. Comfy rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean and walkable to pubs, shopping, etc. Only complaint is the mattress. It was great need of replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Muniba

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the breakfast and dinner options. The bar area and restaurant are beautiful and the staff friendly. Our room was spacious and clean. The bathroom lacked space for our things, with the only sink being a small pedestal style sink- no counter space. The room was quiet when the window was shut, but when open you could hear street noise. There is no AC, so the room can be warm in the Summer months, especially if you need to close the window to gain some quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Great place. Would have given it 5 stars but there was no air conditioning leaving the room warmer than I like when I sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the penthouse apartment. This was a real treat. It was stunning with a great kitchen, lots of space for everyone and comfortable beds. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar, good breakfast with a lot of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and close to everything, I highly recommend, . The music in the bar at night it is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Hotel; Bad WiFi.

Great hotel with wonderfully helpful staff. Only downside is that WiFi is not good - LIKE 5mbps bad. (cannot participate on Zoom/Video or on VPN)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to the action
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025