The Connacht Hotel (Galway, Ireland)

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The Connacht Hotel - Galway

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Overview

Award-winning sustainable hotel in Galway with family-friendly accommodations and 24-hour leisure center

Accommodations

The Connacht Hotel offers spacious family rooms and self-catering apartments with two interlocking rooms and bunk beds, accommodating families up to five. Guests in the recently renovated Wing A find larger TV screens and USB charging ports. Complimentary on-site parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available for all guests.

Family & Kids

The Friendly Fellows Kids Club provides supervised activities for younger guests, while the indoor play area and board games keep children entertained. Heated kids' pool and shallow end allow safe swimming for little ones. Special family events and a kids' menu in Ruebens Restaurant round out the family experience.

Dining & Entertainment

Ruebens Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily, with a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus available. Bar Solo offers a bright space for lunch and evening snacks, accompanied by regular live music and sport events. Afternoon Tea is a popular offering, and a coffee house on site provides fresh coffee throughout the day.

Wellness & Leisure

The 24-hour Active Fitness centre features a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and a gym with personal trainers. Fitness classes and a solarium are available, and the heated pool stays open all year. Guests can also use the fitness/spa locker rooms and book a personal training session.

Sustainability & Awards

The Connacht Hotel Galway holds a Silver Medal Award Winner for Green Hospitality and was a finalist in the Green Large Organisation of the Year category at the Green Awards 2024. A comprehensive green strategy drives the hotel toward carbon neutrality. Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainable practices are part of daily operations.

Accommodations: Family rooms and self-catering apartments with bunk beds
Family: Friendly Fellows Kids Club with supervised activities
Dining: Ruebens Restaurant, Bar Solo, and Afternoon Tea
Wellness: 24-hour Active Fitness centre with 20-metre pool
Sustainability: Silver Medal Winner for Green Hospitality
Location: 1.5 miles from Galway city centre, near Racecourse

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:30-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 13.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

German, Russian

Building

Year renovated:2012

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:327

Former name

CARLTON HOTEL GALWAY

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Rooms and availability

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Twin Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed

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Triple Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

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Standard Suite

Max:

2 persons

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Steam room

Solarium

Sauna

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Sports trainer

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's play area
Kids club
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Garden area
Solarium
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Connacht Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	105 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport	20.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Connemara, NNR

Location

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Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland

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Dublin Road, Galway, Ireland

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Parks

Eyre Square

1.4 mi

Church

Galway Cathedral

1.5 mi

Square

Spanish Arch

1.5 mi

Museums

Galway City Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Quay Street

1.5 mi

Church

Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra

1.4 mi

Castle

Lynch's Castle

1.3 mi

University

National University of Ireland

1.6 mi

Landmark

Forthill Graveyard

200 yd

Landmark

The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum

1.6 mi

Mall

Galway's Latin Quarter

1.4 mi

Church

Renmore Garrison Church

100 yd

Art object

Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Long Walk

100 yd

Landmark

Quincentennial Fountain

1.2 mi

Mall

Eyre Square Centre

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Browne Doorway

1.2 mi

Landmark

Middle Street

1.2 mi

Landmark

Galway City Walks

200 yd

Landmark

The Medieval City Walls

1.3 mi

Bridges

Salmon Weir Bridge

1.4 mi

Museums

Nora Barnacle House

1.4 mi

Landmark

Connacht Rugby

200 yd

Landmark

Merlinpark Castle

200 yd

Landmark

The Claddagh Ring Museum

1.4 mi

Landmark

Galway's West End

1.2 mi

Landmark

Terryland Forest Park

200 yd

Landmark

Lynch Memorial Window

1.4 mi

Landmark

Galway Bay

1.5 mi

Old Galway/Dublin road

Kilconnell Franciscan Friary

100 yd

Restaurant

The Connacht Hotel

100 yd

Restaurant

Delight Health Cafe

100 yd

Restaurant

Kozpresso Coffee Loft

100 yd

Restaurant

Restaurant Gigi's

100 yd

Restaurant

The Huntsman Inn Restaurant

100 yd

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FAQ about The Connacht Hotel

How far is the city center from the The Connacht Hotel?

Galway city center is reachable within a 25-minute walk from the The Connacht Hotel.

Which airport is the closest to the 3-star The Connacht Hotel?

The closest airport to the 3-star The Connacht Hotel is Connemara airport (22 miles) and it is reachable with a 43-minute drive.

Does the Galway hotel have parking on site?

Yes, the Galway hotel offers public parking on site.

Can I have breakfast at the hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at The Connacht Hotel?

Guests of The Connacht Hotel can check in from 3.30 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at the 3-star The Connacht Hotel hotel?

The price for a room in the 3-star The Connacht Hotel hotel starts at €163.

What payment methods are available in The Connacht Hotel hotel?

At The Connacht Hotel hotel, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Galway hotel?

All rooms of the Galway hotel feature coffee/tea making machines as well as an individual safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a tub and a shower.

What spa facilities are provided at the hotel?

Pampering amenities in the hotel include a steam room, Jacuzzis, and a hot tub.

Is there a swimming pool in the The Connacht Hotel?

Yes, the The Connacht Hotel features a heated pool.