We found the location perfect for exploring the city on foot and ariving back at the end of a long day to a great shower and crisp sheets was bliss. The little details are what sold it for me, complimentary broadband, fluffy robes and slippers, good coffee making machine, umbrella and of course those little nightly cookies. There was a facility to have therapeutic massage and other beauty treatments in your room (unfortunately I did not have time for this). The staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was varied and delicious. This is a modern but not impersonal hotel, the decor is a nice blend of simplicity with a hint of the traditional. The title of this review reflects the cat symbol which appears all over the hotel in various guises, a quirkly touch!

In terms of location the hotel couldn't be better - right next to the Spanish Arch and at the bottom of Quay Street.
Right from the beginning The House Hotel experience felt good - extremely pleasant and helpful check-in staff provided a smooth stress free experience.
Our room was high spec with flat screen TV, internet access, excellent shower and coffee maker. The decor succeeds at being modern but without the asscociated 'coldness' experienced in other hotels.
Food in the wine bar was very good and the breakfast selection was extensive and of great quality.
All in all an excellent choice of hotel in Galway - I, for one, will be back!

Stayed here for one night with my husband in July. Booked it on merit of the previous Tripadvisor reviews. From the moment we walked in the door to the lovely decorated lounge style reception it was perfect. The quaint reception desks are very personal and a nice change. Our room was top notch, small but bathroom very mod and flatscreen tv cool! had some drinks in the bar before heading out that night and barman very friendly and attentitive. Breakfast very nice. All in all a great experience and will be back.

Stayed here with our 8 month old recently for 3 nights and liked the hotel a lot. The staff were all very nice, including the Irish ones. The hotel didn't tick some (small) boxes for me, and needs to take a step up before I could fully recommend it.

Pros - location is pretty much perfect for Galway, room we had (116 - a suite) was quiet and spacious, and held us, our buggy and the baby's cot, nice turn-down service at night, good selection at breakfast, small hotel retaining some personal charm

Cons - buggy access was awkward (through the restaurant where chairs had to move to make space - same if you're wheelchair bound), bins in the room were too small

Overall I left with the impression that a lot of money had been creating the hotel and the ambience (like the superb knuttel tapestry in the lobby), but that it will take a year or two to iron out the 'bugs'