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Garvey's Inn

Forster Street | Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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Garvey's Inn
Ranked #102 of 152 Galway B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Galway
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed in this hotel with a friend as we had decided to go to Galway for the night. I had made the reservation over the phone while we were on our way to Galway and had requested a twin room. Upon check in we were told we were given a twin room but when we went into the room... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Own room?: Check. Clean sheets, towels, surfaces, bathroom?: Check TV, desk, closet?: Check Bar/restaurant/local craic downstairs?: Check Maybe I got lucky on my two stays there, but I can't praise this place more. Of course I was there in off-season and perhaps biased by the rate (about the same as cringing in a hostel bunk bed) in March, but simple... More

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Shannon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

We traveled mid week to spend two nights in Garveys. I had read previous reviews and was not expecting much. What I did find was a hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were small but clean, the hallway did smell strange but didn't impact on the room, so didn't really matter. The food was great we ate both... More

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Shannon, Clare, Ireland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place is fab! the staff are so friendly and helpful, especially the english woman who i suspect is the manager. They room was small but that didnt matter, the bed was roomy and well presented. The position of the hotel is brilliant, right in the centre of the city. I would reccomend anyone to stay here, i will Defo... More

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Limerick, Ireland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Where do I begin with this DUMP!!!!! First off the the staff were so rude at check in and in the restaurant. Bedside manner of dogs!!! The room itself was like a phone box TINY!! Major health and safety concern with windows, breaking all building regulations in the book!! Wide open at three floors up with no restrictors!! Will be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Stayed at Garveys on Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012. Didnt read the reviews until after I had booked it. When I read the reviews I had second thoughts. Anyway arrived expecting the worst but I needn't have worried about a thing. The staff were very friendly, the lift looked like it was quite new. Had a room on the second floor... More

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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Well I stayed here on and off through my travels in Ireland. I would say I was here for almost 2 weeks. Yes, it smells like diesel but that is the top floor, the other floors are fine. It is not as pronounced as most people stay unless your in the hallways. The rooms are fine. The owners act on... More

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Cork
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

stayed here Sunday 11th Dec 2011 ... The Staff were ok but the rooms .. my god..... T.V outdated and didnt work the shower didnt work so I had to leave Without a Shower.The bed was not comfortable and the Noise was bad. After all that I didnt even chance the food. They need more staff . More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Dated Rooms are very basic. Remote control doesn't work on the 20yr old tv. Constant noise outside means you can't get a sleep.Double Beds are like concrete and would barely fit a large man. Shower is hit and miss for hot water. The staff are nice enough.This place is perfect if your on a drinking session but do not stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I resided for 3 nights in Garveys with a friend, the room was clean and warm and had a nice window onto the square. We liked the staff, very polite and helpful with our questions. Breakfast is good but too much for me in the morning time. O loved the pub and the music nights, especially the open mic and... More

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Forster Street | Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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