3 Newtownsmith, Galway, Ireland
#58 of 76 B&Bs and Inns in Galway
Guests' ChoiceBased on 254 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Staff
7.8
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 November 2024
Monica
Spaina bit too hot
Liam was fantastic letting us do the check in earlier as we were leaving in the night
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Lisa
IrelandA bit on the pricey side.
Great location, so accessible to the rest of the city.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Mary
United StatesHard to drive and park in downtown Dublin.
Excellent location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Susan
United KingdomLeaky shower seal that soaked the bathroom floor every time
Great location, clean, comfortable rooms
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 1 November 2024
Klaudia
IrelandNothing
The rooms were very new clean and beautifully decorated. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Galway city. We loved our stay and will definitely be back. The self check in and check out was such a cool and seamless experience too.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Mules
Luxembourggreat location in the centre of town. Nicely decorated room
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Nicola
United KingdomToo hot and couldn’t adjust heat. Although you could open the window it was noisy outside.
Great location, lovely room.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Jordan
United KingdomSlightly noisey at night time but to be expected with the central location.
Perfect location, clean and comfortable room
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Jacob
AustraliaThe TV setup is odd, appears to be some sort of pay TV subscription and was awkward to use. The wall USB outlets were troublesome and would not run/charge all devices. No option for meals, except to use the cafe that is downstairs/next door
Accommodation without on-site staff for check-in, which presented no problems and was easy to do. A modern room that was in good condition and well appointed, including the use of under-floor heating. The building had a lift which made handling luggage a breeze. Noise isolation was good, and both outside noises and other guests were hard to hear.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Kathleen
United StatesIt was very noisy late at night, such as 2:00 in the morning. Not just outside, but inside also. The pillows were too big and hard.
Didn't have breakfast. None was provided
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Alysha
AustraliaThe bed was super comfy and self-check in was easy
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Mark
IrelandIt was very noisy outside late at night and from 6am.
It was very clean and well located.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Janine
United KingdomHoles in towels, bathroom smelled damp which made the room smell damp
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Karol
Irelandthe duvet was too heavy, and pillows too big.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Cheryl
CanadaThe hotel has very thin windows and the street noise was incredibly loud. Earplugs were provided but were not effective enough.
The location is good.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Karl
AustraliaWe couldn’t get in the front door, luckily the staff in the restaurant next door knew the code! Once we got through the front door we then had to use the machine to get out room key, a slow process!!
Clean and good location, very small room though
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Damian
AustraliaNothing. Maybe provide advice on where to park.
Location very good and automated check-in was great
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Treg
United StatesI didn't love that there wasn't a staff member available for issues. Although they were very helpful when contacted it would have been nice to have someone available for even a couple hours a day. Also our shower head was busted and wouldn't stay up. Last thing is I know generally speaking there isn't ac in Ireland, which is fine as long as the windows open an adequate amount. It also was very annoying how loud the street was in the evening and early morning. So it was either be hot or be woken up by people on the street or the trash truck at 5 am.
Overall great spot, reasonable price, clean, and comfy
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Iris
United KingdomNothing
Great location and very comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Nicola
United KingdomWas quite dusty and marks in the shower. Didn't come with a floor mat in the bathroom. Parking was tricky - there is parking across the road for 20 Euro a day, but it was full. We parked on Market Street for 24 Euro. WiFi didn't work, but was sorted out quickly. The room is very warm, but there are 2 fans inside the room. Very pricey compared to other places in Ireland, but I guess that's the price of Galway.
Great location. Coffee machine, kettle & iron in the room. Self check in is easy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Hayley
United KingdomRoom was tiny, almost claustrophobic. Thermostat was locked also so no way to control room temperature apart from an opening window, a fan was provided which was noisy. Noise from street and nearby club carries very easily.
Great location, clean, fine for a night stay
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Louise
IrelandHave to get used to no reception, but that is a sign of things to come no doubt.
Location was excellent, so central and close to the main shopping street. Rooms were really nice, very clean and up to a high standard. Check in was so straight forward, even if it was automated. Liked the security onsite late at night, felt safe staying there.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Saif
United Arab EmiratesThe size of room not for for a family No room service No breakfast No ac
The easy to Access with self check in Near parking
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Michelle
CanadaThe room was very hot and there was no access to change the thermostat settings. The shower head was broken. Bed was not comfortable unless you are someone who likes a very firm mattress. It was not very helpful that there were no staff on property for issues like these.
Very convenient location only a few minute Sal to the city centre and about 20mins to Salthill. Lots of cute restaurants and shops nearby. Easy check in process.
Stayed in September 2024
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