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Forster Court Hotel
Forster St, Galway, Ireland
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2 of 5 stars
Eddiesangel 1 contribution
Wigan
Aug 28, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Hotel reception and staff helpful and pleasant. The hotel is what you may expect from a 3* city centre hotel, room acceptable although a little stale from remnants of past smokers. Generally clean. rooms on the street rather noisy throughout the night. Hotel breakfast good, plenty of pleasant food to eat and acceptable for a 3* hotel.Service fast and effecient, staff friendly. So what's my beef?Do not eat the evening meal. Not the worst meal I and my companion have ever eaten BUT pretty close to it. Frozen and pre-prepared food of poor quality left a lot to be desired. There was no evidence of quality to match the bold promises on the menu. The lady adjacent returned her meal and plates were returned with large quantities left on them. Following two appalling courses I plumped for ice-cream. The worst I have ever had. Did I complain? Well we had a good laugh at ourselves and bemoaned the quality of the food and took it like good Brits. I shall be writing a letter of complaint.
Overall as a City centre B&B the hotel represented good value for money in what is an over-priced tourist spot. If you like Irish bars and plenty of craic then Galway is for you and Forsters Court is well placed in the city close to rail and bus links but do not be tempted by the 19 Euro meals.

  • Liked — Friendly staff
  • Disliked — Evening food
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since August 28, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Average price*: $102 (year-round)
Excellent Hotel- Highly Recommended !!!!

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5 of 5 stars
mikaNorthernIreland 2 contributions
Northern Ireland
Aug 6, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I stayed in this hotel for two nights over 'race week' possibly the most challenging week for any hotel in Ireland and found it absolutely brilliant. Check-in staff were very welcoming and helpful as were the night door staff. The room was beautifully decorated and extremely clean. This hotel also has a bar and restaurant, the bar serves a good variety of drinks at a reasonable price for a hotel and the restaurant good food. I would highly recommend this hotel, due to both it's excellent central location in Galway and it's gorgeous rooms and friendly staff.

  • Liked — Location & Friendly staff
  • Disliked — That I couldn't stay longer !!!!
  • 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 July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 21, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, 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 An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Sporting event
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Excellent hotel, service & value

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5 of 5 stars
Globees 4 contributions
Victoria, B.C.
Jul 27, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel near the centre of Galway has been done up in a lively boutique style and offers attractive rooms at very reasonable rates. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the breakfast offerings (served until 10:30 am in the restaurant and noon in the bar) were well prepared and substantial. (Even the coffee staisfied our North American tastes!) We were able to book a quiet room for two with double bed (and a nice firm mattress) for just 90 euros per night including breakfasts during the Arts Festival using the hotel's website. Much more convenient that a B&B in Salthill and excellent value for the money. Parking is available in the parkade behind the hotel at half regular rates (about 9 euros per day). Al Muretto restaurant around the corner serves delicious Italian food and pizzas.

  • Liked — Location and value
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since May 13, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Concerts / Music festival
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Great hotel

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4 of 5 stars
nikkiDublin 5 contributions
dublin
Jul 20, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed in forster hotel for 2 nights and have 2 admit it was a great hotel. It is right beside the train station and the heart of town. The receptionist was very professional and the manager was the most pleasent that i have ever met in a hotel. the food was exceptional including room service breakfast. the only problem i found was the heat in the bedroom and the manager in the bar after hours did not seem to be enjoying his job and seemed in a very bad mood which was a pity as everything else was perfect. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Liked — The cleaniness -- food -- staff and location
  • Disliked — The manner of bar manager / porter at night time
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since December 08, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping, Other
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"Outstanding Reccomend To All"

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5 of 5 stars
nypd6980 1 contribution
new york,ny
Jul 14, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

First rate visit. Group of four golfers, treated with care. Travel Agent offered the Park House Hotel right next door, glad we didn't accept. Staff is very accomedating, they take their leads from the Director's (Padric Whelan and James Montague) who make it their jobs to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as ever.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 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 July 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since July 14, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Golf
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Forster St, Galway, Ireland