We stayed here one friday night in early January and enjoyed it immensely. We had to switch rooms as the smell of stale smoke in the non-smoking rooms was really strong..disgusting. The staff members were very kind and very much on the ball. We were moved into another room and it was perfect if a little small. We had a great night's sleep in the lovely king size bed and didn't hear any noise at all. The big plus for me was the shower..OMG! I didn't want to leave it..it was so powerful and the l'occitaine products were a surprise touch. The design was very modern..very cool and you get the sense you are staying in a really trendy cosmopolitan city which Galway is of course. We ate in the hotel that evening and the food was excellent so I'd recommend having dinner there before going out and exploring the many pubs and cafes close by. You won't find a better location in the heart of the city with a bit of class but 5 stars? not sure it makes the grade...








