Firstly the directions to the hotel are woeful. They give very little idea of how to actually drive to the hotel.

When I stepped out of the elevator the corridor stank of stale cigarettes.

My biggest gripe is that breakfast is not included. This is something I have never before experienced in a hotel, and is not pointed out anywhere on their website, or when I checked in. In fact I only found out when I was approached at the breakfast corner! On asking I was told a continental breakfast was €9.50, and a full breakfast €11.50. No wonder tourists are staying away from rip off Ireland - €9.50 for a bowl of corn flakes???

Having stayed at this hotel before on numerous girlie weekends away, I knew what to expect - a clean hotel with a great location and friendly staff. Not really somewhere to go on a romantic weekend but perect for groups of mates, hen do's and stag do's.

Spent one night at Jurys Galway. The location can't be beat. The hotel is at the bottom of the main pedestrianized street with shops and restaurants. My room overlooked the River Corrib, which is surprisingly noisy as it runs fast, but it was a great view. The room was bright and cheerful with a double bed and couch. The bathroom is large with a full tub/shower. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Dunne's store at Eyre Square has a grocery store in the basement, and the wonderful Sheridan's Cheesemongers is a few blocks from the hotel. Jury's hotels are not fancy but always reliable for a decent-sized room and good service.

We just returned from a week in Ireland. Our first night was spent at Jurys Inn Galway. The hotel has a great location along the river. It is also easy walking distance to the tourist area. Hotel lobby and hallways have all been updated and look great. While we did not eat in the hotel resturant or drink in the hotel pub both looked very inviting with updated decor. While our hotel room was comfortable and clean it was somewhat on the small side and well worn.