Located in the heart of Galway city centre and the closest hotel to Galway University NUIG, the Imperial Hotel has an impressive location. Flanked on all sides by high profile shops, restaurants and bars; Galway centre day or night, is a whirl of activity just outside the door! The hotel enjoys close locality to the bus and railway station, which are a mere 3 minutes walk. The taxi rank resides just outside the door and all main bus routes leave from Eyre Square. Newly refurbished, the hotel is the height of modern comfort. Every care has been taken to ensure guests feel right at home.
From Galway Airport From the airport, turn left onto the R339 At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the N6. Bear left and enter Galway. Take the first exit at the roundabout, onto the R865 Turn right onto the R339 Take the second exit at the next roundabout onto College road – R339 Continue onto Eyre Square
From Shannon Airport At first roundabout, take the first exit onto the N19 At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Airport road on the N19 Next roundabout, take the second exit – N19 Limerick, Galway Then take the second exit again at the next roundabout Take the first exit at the roundabout and merge onto the N18 – Ennis / Galway Continue through Crusheen, Gort, Ardrahan, Kilcolgan and Clarinbridge Bear left on the N18 and enter Creganna and Oranmore Take the second exit at the roundabout onto the N6 Take the second exit at the next roundabout – N6 Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the R338 Continue forward into Galway At the roundabout, take the second exit Take the first exit at the roundabout onto College road – R339 Continue on to Eyre Square – R336
All of the 80 guest rooms at the Imperial Hotel in Galway are spacious and bright with modern cherry wood furniture and contemporary décor. All rooms include complimentary internet access and flat screen television with multi channels. In Room Facilities include: Complimentary internet access Sound proof windows Direct dial telephone Flat screen television with multi channels Tea/coffee facilities In-room safe Iron and ironing board Laundry / Dry cleaning service*
*On request
Dining The bar grill has a traditional, yet comfortable atmosphere where Irish hospitality is paramount. Walnut paneling compliments sage stonework, whilst muted green and tawny brown seating and sunny orange carpets radiate warmth. The Bar is locally known as ‘the meeting place of Galway’ and many settle to watch live sports or meet friends for a coffee and snack. The bar grill offers light snacks like homemade soup and salad, plus all day breakfasts, sandwiches, steaks and fish dishes. Yummy sweet bites such as muffins and scones are also available. The carvery is available 7 days a week serving succulent hot meals.
Morning menu is served from 10:00 till 12:00 Bar food menu available from 12.00 till 20.00 Carvery Lunch is available from 12.00 till 16.00
The Imperial Hotel can be found in Eyre Square. Galway can be reached easily via the N4/M4 Dublin, N18 Limerick, M17 to Mayo/Sligo/Donegal and Cork & the south from the N7. Galway Train station has routes across the country to Dublin, Limerick, Sligo, Cork and Kerry. Galway Airport is only 15 minutes drive from Eyre Square, Whilst Shannon International Airport is an hour away.
The hotel enjoys close locality to the bus and railway station, which are a mere 3 minutes walk. The taxi rank resides just outside the door and all main bus routes leave from Eyre Square.
The area of Galway is split between a buzzing city centre with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and theatres, and the rugged natural landscape of the west coast; perfect for water sports, walking, cycling and pony trekking.