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The Twelve Hotel
Bearna Village, Barna, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars
Feline_charm 24 contributions
Galway, Ireland
Nov 12, 2008 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

The receptionist was very welcoming, and our room was very large and comfortable. It was also pristine - not a speck of dust. We had a room at the front of the hotel, which faces onto the main road, but we weren't troubled at all by traffic noise.

The bathroom was very nice: I am 5'10" and had no trouble with the size of the bath. There were three feature lights that constantly change colour, which might irritate some, but we quite liked.

There was a hand-written welcome card, proper coffee, iron & ironing board, proper fridge for the mini-bar, decent selection of programmes on the tv and complimentary wifi.

It's a shame that the main restaurant only opens half the week, but there are a couple of other places nearby.

The big downside is the rather loud music in the public areas: irritating and unnecessary. Still, would definitely would stay here again.

  • Liked — Good quality for fair price
  • Disliked — Loud music in reception, bar
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since May 16, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Can't wait to go back

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5 of 5 stars
mulder52 3 contributions
Dublin
Oct 28, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
0/1 found this review helpful

Fell in love with the Twelve Hotel....stayed there over the October bank holiday weekend & couldn't fault the place. In a lovely location in Barna, just a short walk to the sea front. Should you wish to pop into Galway city, it's less than a 10 minute drive and in the opposite direction, you're at the gateway to Connemara.

Rooms were very comfortable. The Twelve Pins bar was like a second home. With the wet autumn weather outside, was great to curl up on a fireside sofa, with a glass of vino in hand. Would highly recommend the breakfasts - normally wouldn't get up for this when staying in most hotels, but service & food was excellent...great choice.

Looking forward to a return visit.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 12, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Spa
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5 of 5 stars
ash760 14 contributions
wicklow, ireland
Oct 16, 2008

We stayed in the Twelve Hotel for a weekend in October and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We simply could not fault the place or its staff. Nothing was too much trouble. I think that says it all.

  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Member since April 03, 2007
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value value and warm!

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4 of 5 stars
dawn008 2 contributions
cork city
Oct 8, 2008

Saw an add in papers on visit to Galway and connemara and after a cold night in a B&B in clifden we stayed here.
Great value,lovely room, table service at breakfast, great walk along pier , can recommend at highest level.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Member since October 08, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Twelve Stars!

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5 of 5 stars
Macsa 4 contributions
Dublin
Sep 12, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

What a super find this was. I needed a hotel on my way to the Arran Islands and just picked this one off the map. The rate was excellent and ever since arriving I have been surprised and delighted by this hotel. It is spotlessly clean, modern, well finished and the rooms are fitted with everything you could want. No need to ring down for anything like an iron, kettle, coffee machine - it's all there. The pictures on the website are, for once, a true reflection of the look and feel of this hotel. I had supper in the West restaurant which was great - food, service and decor. My wife and I will definitely be back - maybe to sample one of the suites! If you are in this area definitely check it out.

  • Liked — Great price and quality of accomodation
  • Disliked — Haven't found any dislikes yet
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since January 06, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
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Address: Bearna Village, Barna, Ireland