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Wellpark, Galway, Ireland
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Totally Over-rated

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3 of 5 stars
truebluedub 1 contribution
dublin
Oct 20, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We treated ourselves to a week-end at the G for our anniversary. First impression is that it does not look like a 5 star hotel from the front - hotel is in a retail park, but we were impressed by the valet service and check in staff were very pleasant. You will either love or hate the decor. Personally, I didn't like the poorly lit, and very darkly decorated corridors or the pink lounge - which was extremely hard on the eyes. I did love the other lounges which were very opulently decorated and fresh flower arrangements at the hotel were beautiful. Service at the bar was painfully slow, we waited about 10 minutes to be served our drink. My Husband used the gents before we went to town, there were no paper hand towels left and the bins were over-flowing, which he reported to reception. On returning that evening, we decided to have a night-cap and my Husband used the gents again, only to find no hand towels again. He told people at reception again, not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. In general, we felt service was either all or nothing. Staff could not be more helpful at reception, but at breakfast we asked for white pudding, which we were told would be brought over to us and it wasn't. On the plus side rooms were lovely and I have to agree the beds are the most comfortable I have ever slept in. On the whole not good value for money and totally over-rated.

  • Liked — Comfy beds
  • Disliked — The pink room
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 20, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway
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Luxurious

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4 of 5 stars
GoBigOr 6 contributions
Vancouver
Sep 25, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
0/3 found this review helpful

This is a really luxurious hotel - the lounges are not quite to my taste so much but they didn't deter from the wonderful accomodations and the terrific hotel staff.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 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 September 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 13, 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, People with disabilities
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beauty on a plate

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5 of 5 stars
heaneman 18 contributions
Castlebar, Ireland
Sep 22, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

Just back from the wonderfull G.
Pro's
Room quite spacious
Reception very prof. and courteous.
Food brillant and service with a extra dollop of intelligence.
Parking/Valet service also excellent.
Con's
The Hotel complex is situated in a retail park and to get to town in a taxi you have to drive through the park - can be cumbersome.
Location is slightly too long to walk to town.
The flowerpots on the exterior of the second floor are now weed pots !!!
Overall though an excellent place for a romantic break

  • Liked — Decor
  • Disliked — Traffic to/from Town
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since February 13, 2003
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Not what i was expecting!!!

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2 of 5 stars
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Kerry
Sep 16, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Originally there were four of us booked into the G Hotel in Galway, we adjusted the booking so there were actually five of us going, and I must add there were very accommodating for us. On the journey up all we could think of was seeing the Hotel and of course our rooms. On check in, and I must stress that the receptionist was in no way rude but lacked the welcome that I think we were all expecting. We were showed to our rooms and the porter took care of our luggage where I must add we brought in from the car ourselves. On entering the room I must add I was a little disappointed, I felt it lacked colour. We decided to start our holiday by opening a bottle of champagne, so I rang down to reception for some ice and an extra glass, where it was brought up quite promptly, but what I was surprised by was how I was just handed the tray at the door and was never offered by the lady to bring it in. Now overall I must admit that I enjoyed my time in Galway, but as for the G Hotel I think that some of the staff could do with some social and interpersonal skills, not what I was expecting from a five star hotel.

  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Member since April 09, 2008
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A fantastic and original hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Gavino1 7 contributions
London
Sep 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
0/2 found this review helpful

The best hotel we stayed in during our honeymoon in Ireland. Great service, lovely food and spacious rooms of real luxury. The retail park location is bizarre but only serves to add to the unique appeal of the hotel. The attention to detail is what makes the place. Yes it can be expensive but go their, use the ESPA spa and pamper yourself.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 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 August 2008
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since September 15, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Great food / Wine, Spa
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Address: Wellpark, Galway, Ireland