We've stayed at the Jury's Inn in Galway numerous times, with mixed results, because of it's location right in the heart of the old city. We like to park the car and not get it again until we leave. This stay we were thrilled to see the hotel and the rooms and bathroom have been spruced up. There is Internet available but we had no cable where the instructions said there should be one. A call to the front desk brought immediate assistance from a pleasant young woman. The check-in person was also very friendly and helpful. All in all, an upgrade from past visits.

We stayed here for 5 nights. We wanted just a nice mid-range place. I read reviews before booking but I always try to "consider the source" before putting any stock in what people say. We found it to be perfectly fine. The staff was more that helpful and informative. The room was always cleaned in a timely manner. I have stayed at 5 star hotels and frequently would walk into my room at 4pm only to find it still unmade. I don't get the late night noise complaints people write about. Never happened. The only complaint I have is that, because of the Volvo Ocean Race, they jacked the room prices for the last 2 nights of our stay to 230 euros each night during the event which translated to about $300 each night and breakfast was still extra. The first 3 nights were only 99euros each night.

The location is perfect and I would certainly choose it again.

I spent the May bank holiday weekend in Galway with my mum and my sister... On looking for accommodation Jurys seemed ideal as it was a stroll to all the shops with lots of restaurants and pubs close by and the price very reasonable . Once checked in at reception we headed to our room which had a double and single bed, perfect for the 3 of us... the view from the room was great looking out over the river. The room was spotless and by the looks of it newly renovated. The bathroom was the same, spotless with plenty of nice clean towels, shampoos etc..We had breakfast in the hotel and had the option of continental or full irish. It was nice and hot and plenty of everything to help yourself from.
We spent the days out and about, so didnt have too many late nights. We were in bed early enough and had no problems sleeping. We found it to be very quiet with no noise thank god unlike some city centre accommodations.We ate our lunch out most days and had a lovely lunch in the spanish arch hotel which is just around the corner. Ideal and very reasonable for an afternoon bite. Overall a very enjoyable stay close to everything, with no stresses of having to drive around the city.. Jurys was excellent, staff very friendly and we could not have asked for anything better....definitely returning!!!

Plus points are a great location, sea views etc and a reduction on the expensive nearby car parking i.e. 10 euros rather than 22 euros per day!
Minus points, we stayed during a busy holiday weekend so our two nights cost 159 and 109 euros. For that amount the room looked tired eg. chipped woodwork, bathware, grubby tiles etc, one of the windows did not shut properly which meant that we had a noisy night from the revellers in the square below (the window wasn't fixed either after we reported it). We also had to request that soiled sheets were replaced.
So in perspective, rather trading on its location and whilst OK, should have been much better for what they charged. Staff were OK. But stayed elswhere in Ireland for half the price and much better quality