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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
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Lough Atalia Rd | (formerly Radisson SAS), Galway, Ireland
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“Modern splendour, bad service”

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

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3 of 5 stars
b2dac 16 contributions
cork
May 16, 2008 | Trip type: Business

Radisson is one of my favoured brands. This is a modern hotel with an impressive lobby and entrance atrium, tall indoor trees and glass elevators. The outlook is over Lough Atalia, an inlet of Galway Bay and the incoming railway line (but also what seems to be a local oil depot - that can't be helped). The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming but sadly the service was poor. Service was bad at dinner the first evening and the food average,so much so that I cancelled a reservation for the following evening. I booked a room on the Level 5 executive floor which was a magnificent and very comfortable room (although, in that standard of hotel, it was off-putting to discover the previous occupants' toiletries still in the shower cubicle: it made me wonder what else had not been cleaned or tidied up), The Executive Lounge facilities were poor and not worth the considerable additional cost. Newspapers I ordered did not appear on the second morning until I asked twice for them to be delivered. The continental breakfast in the executive lounge is very limited compared with the similar product I have encountered in other hotels, and on the second morning (as with the newspapers) there were no plates or cutlery. The response to my contact to the reception was 'we have a big group in.' Having said all that the hotel is conveniently located near the railway, the bus, the main square and main shopping street. On balance I would probably give it another chance.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since January 03, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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“Great location but a tad dated.”

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

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3 of 5 stars
Girlfromschool 3 contributions
Ireland
Apr 22, 2008 | Trip type: Business

I stayed here with a small group of work colleagues for a weekend at the end of November for a Christmas party.
The staff were courteous and helpful at all times which was great as it was a busy weekend for the hotel it seemed.
Our hotel rooms were large and clean but the décor could do with a bit of updating. I stayed in a twin room and the beds were a lovely size and quite comfortable. Breakfast was large and very nice and the location was a short walk away from Eyre Square.
I would consider staying here again but I think they need to re-think their prices. I have stayed in nicer hotels for less money and I think the price tag is attached to the Radisson name more than anything.

  • Liked — The glass elevator
  • Disliked — Small bathroom
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since May 29, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event, Shopping, Spa
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“nightmare”

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

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1 of 5 stars
chogan 3 contributions
cork
Apr 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

hello we recently stayed in this hotel and it was a complete nightmare. It is overpriced. The rooms are shabby and no way 4 star. It has a good location but thats it. It seems to get a lot of hen and stag parties at weekends and the standard of the hotel has gone down drastically. Definately would not recommend it. Its like a 2 star.

  • Liked — location
  • Disliked — torn bed linen
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 22, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping, Spa
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“Not excited by the radisson...”

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

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3 of 5 stars
Mixupat 3 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Mar 18, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in Radisson for St Patricks weekend, was only ok, decor is a bit dated at this stage for a new hotel. Car park was full as it was shard as the railway car park. Breakfast on both days was excellent. Overall, i'd be willing to try another hotel in the centre of galway as price was quite expensive as Galway itself always is!!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 06, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine
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“going downhill...”

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway

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3 of 5 stars
Carrie-6 9 contributions
Dublin
Jan 2, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I have stayed in this hotel a few times. The first time we were so impressed we came back but the standards are slipping a bit. Although breakfast is still the best of any hotel i've been to! The last time we went we stayed in the "luxury" apartments. I wouldn't stay in them again as you get none of the comforts of the hotel as they are located across the road and it takes a good five minutes to get to them. There was a lot of noise there also as there was a big party of people styaying next door. It was a bit of a let down and it is astronomically priced so we were very disapponted. The hotel however is still good and I enjoy the atmosphere in the bar. Not sure if i'll go back though....

  • Liked — Breakfast
  • Disliked — Hoelt aparments are a huge let down
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 21, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon
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Address: Lough Atalia Rd | (formerly Radisson SAS), Galway, Ireland