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Forster Street | Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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“Happy with stay although not as good as expected”

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3 of 5 stars
boznich80 57 contributions
London, UK
Mar 23, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful
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I stayed at the Park House Hotel in Galway for a long weekend with my partner, splitting up a holiday/business trip to Dublin.

We flew from Dublin with Air Arran, which was fine although we subsequently found out it would have been much cheaper to get a coach (maybe less stressful than the airport atmosphere too). Taxi from the shed-sized airport took about 20min and was reasonable.

Receptionist at check in was cheery, and the hotel had a family run atmosphere. The overall decor was a little old fashioned for our tastes but might be to other's liking, and of course is not a major factor in your stay. The room was a reasonable size, with a small double bed and an additional single. There was also a desk, sofa and table and chair. The bathroom was a bit tatty but was clean and functional.

Breakfast is included in the cost, with a selection of pastries, breads, cereals, yoghurts, etc. You could also order full Irish, pancakes, individual hot items such as bacon, eggs, and have refill tea/coffee as well as juices. Service was efficient and friendly. The only downside were the tables being close too together, and when it was busy in there, you felt like you were part of each other's conversations.

It's located on a fairly busy one way street, and a couple of mins walk to the main high street. There is a tourist info on the right hand corner of the street, with a mini market opposite and a couple of pubs.

We hired a car, which is not worth the money with the large amount of guided tours and trips available at a reasonable cost. We travelled to the north in our car, and did a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, where we were fortunate to have a sunny clear day.

There are quite a large choice of low key restaurant and pubs in the main and only main street. Also a great fish n chip shop that was packed but worth the wait!

Overall we had a pleasant stay but after booking the hotel on the basis of being the top rated Trip Advisor hotel in Galway I think we were perhaps mistakenly expecting a bit more.

  • Liked — Family friendly service
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since January 24, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Really comfortable Hotel”

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5 of 5 stars
posh-bird35 12 contributions
dublin
Mar 19, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 1 Friday night in Mrach in the Park House.
This really is a nice old-fashioned hotel. Rooms were really really luxurious with plenty of room and a nice marble bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries which is a nice touch.
We also received an evening and morning paper which makes this hotel really worthy of its 4 star rating.
Location is excellent...right off Eyre Square.
Reception staff very pleasant & helpful
Cold buffet not good at all but hot break-fast made up for it.
When staying in Galway again we will definetely return to the Park House.

  • Liked — the old world feeling
  • Disliked — cold buffet very poor
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 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 November 28, 2006
  • 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 teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Friendly hotel needs immediate update”

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2 of 5 stars
Keniston 6 contributions
Chicago
Mar 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband stayed at the Park House Hotel in February, 2008. Staff was kind and helpful and location was perfect for seeing the sights in Galway. We arrived on a Saturday and were paying top dollar for the room. I had selected Park House due to pictures and favorable reviews in Tripadvisor. My actual room was tiny, dark and the bed clothes and carpet all needed to be pitched. Seeing stains on the blanket after pulling back the old bedspread made me feel queasy. The Park House hasn't gotten the memo about supplying their guests with down comforters that can be placed inside pristine, white, changeable duvet covers.

The bathroom was fine, adequate. I appreciated the Moulton Brown shower products and loved the heated towel racks.

The breakfast was good and the staff very attentive. The lobby furniture also needs update, as it looks tired. That's understandable as the lobby was constantly busy. Major groups were visiting on the sofas all week-end. The hotel is certainly a mecca for socializing. Whole families spent the entire Sunday afternoon, holding court in the lobby. The atmosphere was very lively.

  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Member since August 28, 2006
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“Great weekend stay”

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5 of 5 stars
AnnaMM 5 contributions
Ireland
Mar 4, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Great hotel, spent a lovely weekend there. We stayed in a superior room, and it was huge. The bathroom was lovely, with Molton Brown products. Never made it up for the breakfast, but with free parking in a city centre hotel, right beside Eyre Square, I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

  • Liked — Size of Room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 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 December 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since February 14, 2006
  • 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, Tourists
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“better than ever”

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5 of 5 stars
MOCKerry 1 contribution
Kerry
Feb 28, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

this was our fifth stay in the hotel and it gets better each time. Food excellent, staff extremely pleasant and helpful, and rooms clean and comfortable. Great value for money. MOC

  • Liked — Food and Staff friendliness
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Other
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 65+
  • Member since September 24, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Address: Forster Street | Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland