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Three Star

The Western Hotel

Prospect Hill
Galway City
Galway
Customer Review5 out of 5
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The three star Western Hotel is located in the heart of Galway city and offers a very high standard of accommodation. This family run hotel comprises of three impressive Georgian buildings and blends an old style feel with all modern conveniences.

The Western Hotel has a long tradition of hospitality, enjoyed by our many guests throughout the years. A unique and friendly atmosphere allows you to feel right at home. Behind the Western’s impressive façade the beautifully decorated and intimate interior of the hotel invites our guests to relax and unwind in comfort.
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Description
Description
A marriage of old-world charm and modern convenience ensures that a stay at the Western Hotel will be a memorable and satisfying experience.
The Western Hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore Galway and the West of Ireland. Step out of the doors and into the bustling activity and the vivid and enchanting colours of Eyre Square, Shop Street and Quay Street.
The Western Hotel does not accommodate groups of 8 or more people.
Directions
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Coming from Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Shannon
Follow the road signs for Galway. As you approach Galway follow the city centre signs and continue towards Eyre Square. We are located 100 yards before you reach Eyre Square, on your right. To enter our carpark, take the last right before the hotel, then two lefts will bring you straight to us.

By Bus or Train:
Galway’s train and bus stations are located in the city centre, just a three minute walk from The Western Hotel. On exiting the station, turn left to head towards Eyre Square. Stay on the right of the square, passing the NTL offices on the right. Turn right at Richardson’s pub on the corner and proceed up Prospect Hill. We are located on the top of this hill on your left.

By Car:
Use the AA road watch website for full directions to Galway City. As you approach Galway follow the signs for the city centre and continue towards Eyre Square. We suggest you head straight to our car-park. Right before you reach our hotel you will see a small set of traffic lights. The road will provide you with two options: one to turn left towards Eyre Square and another to turn right down a small street (St Bridget’s Terrace) Turn right down this street, then the next left down the Cul de Sac. Our underground car park is located at the end of the Cul de Sac.

By Plane:
Galway Airport is located at Carnmore, just 8km north of the city. Note there is no bus service at this airport, therefore we recommend you avail of their car hire service, or use one of the many taxis available for hire at the airport. Approximate taxi fare to Galway city is €15.
Rooms
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We have 40 bedrooms and 4 apartments.
All guest rooms at the Western Hotel are bright, airy, recently refurbished and are equipped with the following facilities:
En suite Bathroom
Hair Dryer
Multi-Channel TV
Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
Telephone
Internet Access

The Apartments
The Western Apartments are designed with comfort and style in mind. Each apartment offers a fully functional kitchen, a light and comfortable seating area, bathroom and two separate bedrooms. They are equipped to the highest standard with all the facilities you may require during your stay. Guests have their choice of apartment; with two consisting of two bedrooms, each with a double bed; and the others with two bedrooms and 3 beds in all, to cater for larger groups.
Facilities
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The Western Bar is a warm and welcoming place, traditional, friendly and renowned for the largest open traditional Irish music sessions in Galway.
There are Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 9.30pm, Ceili Irish Set dancing on Wednesdays from 9pm, a local band playing all your favourite Irish songs on Friday from 9.30, a live band on Saturdays from 9.30pm and our house DJ playing all your old favourites on Sunday from 9.30pm.
Our bar is unique in that it is very much a local bar, popular with Galwegians, so mingling with the local people is very easy.

The Restaurant:
A selection of delicious dishes are available from our carvery and snack menu from 12pm-5pm and from our A La Carte evening menu between 5pm and 8pm (Sundays 12pm-5pm only) Private Bar/Dining/meeting Room: The Western Hotel also provides a private function bar which is ideal for hosting a variety of events. The Western Bar is happy to cater for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, engagements, office parties etc. Our party menu offers a wide variety of delicious dishes to suit all tastes and budgets.

Services and Facilities:
-Child Minding services available- please request at time of booking (approx €10 per hour)
-Complimentary, secure underground car park
-Bar
-Private Function Room
-Lift access to all floors
-Restaurant
-24 Hr Reception
-Free wireless internet access in hotel bar
Childrens Facilities
Babysitting Service
Childrens Meals Available
Cot Available on request
Family Friendly Premises
Credit Cards
Access Mastercard
Laser
Visa
In Room Facilities
Broadband Internet Connection
Tea/Coffee Facilities
Telephone
Television In Bedrooms
Meals And Drinks
A La Carte Meals Available
Licensed To Sell Alcohol
Nearby Leisure
Angling
Horse Riding
On Premises Leisure
Entertainment On Premises
Other Payments
Cash
Cheque
Euro Accepted
Premises Facilities
Lift
Private Car Parking
Within Walking Distance
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Within Walking Distance
The Western Hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore Galway and the West of Ireland. Step out of our doors and into the bustling activity and the vivid and enchanting colours of Eyre Square, Shop Street and Quay Street. We are within walking distance of wonderful theatres (The Blackbox, Druid, and An Taibhdhearc), fantastic shopping, the open air Galway Market, the historic Spanish Arch and Claddagh Village, the freshest seafood and the finest pints!
Within 10kms
Should you wish to venture further a-field, we will gladly point you in the direction of some of the West of Ireland’s treasures: the majestic splendour of the Cliffs of Moher; the extraordinary moonscape of The Burren and the magical Ailwee Caves; the rugged wilds of Connemara and the delightful town of Clifden, with its spectacular Sky Road overlooking Clew Bay, and Westport, nestled in the shadow of Croagh Patrick.
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