I just spent 10 mins typing a very long and very positive review, and my computer turned itself off...So to summarise, pretty much everything said below is true, apart from the review from the one uber picky person! Great hotel, great service!
PS-Just a couple of things, if unfamiliar with Galway, phone in advance for directions and info about car parking. If anyone wants a more extensive review please contact me.

This is a wonderful find - it has so much going for it:
- location, super for exploring the City
- accomodation - rooms nice size, comfortable,
- lovely breakfast
- great price

overall - good value for money, very relaxing and enjoyable place to stay!

We stayed in the House Hotel for 2 nights and were delighted with all aspects of our stay. In particular, the staff were brilliant - friendly without being overbearing and extremely competent. Our room was compact but so well designed as to not seem small. There was a glass door to the bathroom which might not be to some guests tastes but which we didn't mind. Loved the small but important touches such as the turndown services, and the sweet treats left in the evening. Breakfast on both mornings was just delicious. We also had a very tasty lunch in the seated area near reception - which is very comfortable and quiet. All in all, the house hotel is an unexpected treat in the heart of Galway - you're only a 3 minute walk from shop street. Note that it is quiet difficult to access if you are driving but if you call up the hotel they'll tell you all you need to know with regards to parking, directions etc. They couldn't be more helpful. Highly recommended.

We stayed two nights at the House Hotel in August. The location is perfect; mere steps away from the pubs, restaurants, and shops of the center of town, and also close to the river. Just across the bridge there are a selection of less touristy pubs that are great places for live traditional music. The service at the hotel was excellent and friendly; the bed was very comfortable; the decor chic but not pretentious. There is a tiny but noticeable bit of traffic noise from the narrow street outside - really just during morning rush hour. But this did not bother us.
Dinner in the restaurant downstairs turned out to be one of our favorite food experiences from our entire ten-day sojourn in Ireland (our first time in the country). The bar is very well-stocked and cocktails were expertly prepared. Breakfast was fine, if completely typical.
Altogether we couldn't imagine a more ideal spot for a stay in Galway.