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31 College Road, Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars
travelgrrls 3 contributions
Chicago, Illinois USA
Apr 30, 2006
5/8 found this review helpful

I was trying to decide between a few B&B's for our 4 night stay in Galway. The reason I chose the Ardawn House was because I called and Mike was so friendly and helpful on the phone. We flew into Dublin and took the CityLink bus to Galway as Mike suggested (about a 4 hour ride). When CityLink dropped us off, we walked 1/4 block (downhill) to the stop light (where the tourism office is), turned right and walked (1/2 of the walk was a slight uphill, but nothing to worry about) on College Rd. for about 5 minutes. The city center is just past the tourism office (if you turn left instead of right), so very close to the B&B.

Our room was very comfortable and clean. It was a great place to rest each night and watch a little Irish tv. At night I went downstairs to gather some hot chocolate, tea, and cookies that are always left out for the guests, so we could have a midnight snack! For breakfast we had a choice of about 7 different dishes, as well as being able to help ourselves to a buffet of cereals and juices. Each morning we were there, a different person served us...Mike, Breda, their daughter and the daughter's friend. Each of them were so pleasant to talk to and were interested in our questions and plans for the day. Breakfast was a great time to meet the other people staying there and hear about where they had been, politics, driving on the left side of the road, etc.

The greyhound track is right behind the B&B, which seems like it would be noisey, but it wasn't. Maybe because it was cold and the spectators are inside watching on tv's. We went one night to the races and all the noise is contained inside. The dogs race on a track outside, but they are quiet. Maybe in the summer, when the weather is warmer, there is more activity outside, but I can't imagine it's a bother.

The Ardawn house is charming and a wonderful place to stay. If we return, this will be the place we will stay!

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2006
  • Member since April 30, 2006
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Tourists
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Average price*: $148 (year-round)
Nice Hotel great breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
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Dublin
Sep 6, 2005 | Trip type: Business
2/7 found this review helpful

Nice place to stay on holiday breakfast is filling can't complain about anythink much everythink up to standard a bit pricy though on race week had a nice time will probally go again.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2005
  • Member since September 06, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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Fantastic Irish B&B absolutely 4 star experience at Ardawn House, College Road

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5 of 5 stars
Compaqt 3 contributions
Washington
Sep 5, 2005 | Trip type: Business
10/13 found this review helpful

We did'nt know which B&B to stay in as there were 11 B&B's on College Road we went to each one and viewed a family room. We were not too impressed with what we saw as most family rooms were crampted and only had an overview of neighbouring houses.
Then we entered Ardawn House which was 4 star which I liked as the other B&B's had no offical rating.
Sean greated us and showed us room 2 which was spacious, had 4 beds, walk in wardrobe and a superb view of the neighbouring Rugby and Greyhound Stadium which we loved. The room was great and he even offered to lower the price from 50euro to 45euro for us and 25 for the kids which we instantly took.
The guesthouse was very classy and the hosts Mike and Breda were very helpful and told us to make ourselfs at home which we did.
Oh my God the breakfast was definetly 4 star there was 9 COURSES and homemade brown bread.
I can truely say our 4 night stay at Ardawn House was excellent and we have made reservations for our Easter Trip to Ireland.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2005
  • Member since September 05, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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loved our stay at Ardawn House

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5 of 5 stars
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Washington
Aug 28, 2005
10/11 found this review helpful

I absolutly loved my stay at Ardawn House. It is only a 2 minute walk from the city center, bus station, train station and tourist office.
There is a private parking lot infornt of the guesthouse which i also liked as it provided piece of mind.
There is 9 or 10 rooms i was in room 7 which was a spacious family room which had 4 beds although i only needed 3. The room was very comfortable with a great view of the neighbouring greyhound track at night i could even watch the greyhounds race which was very exciting as all you would expect to see from your room window is garden but this was great. Sean even offered us free admision passes to the track which we gladly accepted and had a great night and the best thing about the B&B was that we could have a few drinks and not have to worry about getting to our room saftly as we were right next door.
Downstairs there was a living room which had complementry tea and coffie facilites, newspapers and local advertisers.
Breakfast was superb there was 9 different things to choose from and there was also a yogort selection ,cereal selection ,fruit selection, and excellent homemade brown bread.
The owners are the nicest couple ever. They managed to spend time with every guest in the dinning room offering advice on places to go and great bars and cafes and tourist hotspots as well as cooking a delish breakfast.
We loved our stay there and will absolutly go again

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2005
  • Member since August 28, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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Excellent 4 star guesthouse

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New York
Aug 28, 2005 | Trip type: Business
10/12 found this review helpful

I arrived in Ireland at Shannon Airport and followed the directions to Ardawn House which owner Mike had so kindly emailed me. It took 3 hours from shannon airport to the guesthouse. On arrival i was welcomed and shown around the guesthouse.
I was first shown the living room which was very nice with a welcoming fire. I was told to help myself to tea and coffee any time and then i was given a map of the city and shown where the shopping district was it was only 2 min walk which suited me great. Sean showed me other various city attractions and also showed me where some nice restraunts were and told me if i had any questions he would be more than willing to help. Which was very polite of him.
I went to my room which had a brethtaking view of the Rugby pitch next door. The room was definetly 4 star, very clean, Tv with cable, room phone, hair dryer and had a very classy look.
The breakfast is to die for. There is 8 different corses to choose from i had a full Irish on the first day, salmone on the next day, fresh fruit salad on the next day.
Mike and Breda were very nice and told me where some great places in the city were.
I would highly recommend this guesthouse to any one who wants 4 star accomodation and realy nice hosts.
All i have is the phone number as i cant find the website address right now the number is 091568833.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2005
  • Member since August 28, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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31 College Road, Galway, Ireland