We stayed in this hotel before the refurb and it was fine, but now it is excellent I have to say. Modern contemporary look our room was a good size with a king bed, air con, flat scree TV. Bedroom and bathroom were fresh looking and very clean.

Breakfst was a buffet, very good selection and moved to the first floor. The food in the Bar was excellent we ate one night and went out for the second, to many nice restaurants in Galway to miss the opportunity of going to Quay street!

I can understand why people complain about noise from outside but that is what you get in a city like Galway its the capital of the west Dublin, London even Paris is the same. In saying that we did not hear anything at all and had a great sleep.

All in all I would have to say stay at the Imperial hotel and make your own mind up for me it is one of the best in Galway city
I know we will definitively stay there again.

Have been visiting Galway for many years and stayed in the old Imperial. I have to say the refurb is the bees knees and have lifted the hotel into the 21st century while keeping the friendliness of staff along with that famous late bar :-)).

Will definitely be back again soon for more of the craic!

I would have to rubbish the bad reviews, this hotel is great! We had firstly booked into the Eyre Square Hotel but when we went to confirm the booking we found that they had no record of us at all which was ridiculous. When we rang the Imperial and told them our story they offered us a very reasonable rate.
The rooms were gorgeous and all the staff were very friendly, especially the nightporter and bar staff. I would definately recommend this hotel to anyone.

City centre hotel in Galway. Entrance is adjacent to a grubby bar which is part of the hotel. Tortuous route through endless corridors to the room. Furnishings and decor very tired. One small window to rear overlooking roof ventilation units etc with associated noise. No air con so had to leave window open. No room safe in room so no security, could have left items in the main safe in reception though, but not very convenient.
No internet access except in bar/lounge area.
Not for me again!