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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Eyre Square

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Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Marina
Reception
Standard Triple Room
Imperial Hotel in Galway City Centre offers a lively atmosphere, perfect for exploring Eyre Square and beyond. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site Bar and Grill, grab a coffee at the cafe, or unwind with bike rentals and tour assistance - all while staying connected with free WiFi. Helpful staff have made previous guests feel right at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Galway City Centre, a neighborhood in Galway, Imperial Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Galway Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Galway Harbour and Cooper's Hill Livery. Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Planet Entertainment Centre are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with horse riding.
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Map
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway

What's nearby

  • Shop Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eyre Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McSwiggan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie on the Corner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel near Eyre Square
Close to Quay Street, Imperial Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Bar and Grill, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 80 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 17 2024 to August 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (1312 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Imperial Galway
Imperial Hotel Galway
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Galway
Imperial Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Imperial Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps from Shop Street and Eyre Square. The Fountain and Padraic O'Conaire Statue are just steps away. Galway Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 440 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, comfortable hotel in a great location with amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed the hotel. The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, the bartender (especially Rachel) were phenomenal. My only complaints were the beds were a bit hard and the temp in the rooms were a bit warm. Other than that it was an amazing trip and I would absolutely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel very pleasant and near downtown. Parking is cheap too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently situated on Eyre Square, which provides quick and easy access to pubs, restaurants, shopping, and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, friendly and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great near Eyre Square, the sights, and the bus and train station. The hotel is old but serviceable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
This was a good hotel for us as it was close to the bus station, pubs, restaurants, sights, etc. The hotel felt a bit dated but was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a great area, would go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family short break

Great location and really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, easy to walk around close to train station great cafes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious room and accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Erich

The hotel is convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room, great location in a very walkable town. Only spent one night, but would love to return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Galway !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and the best part, this hotel has air conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jantje

Proximity to Galway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for shopping, sightseeing, restaurants and bars. Staff were lovely and went above and beyond to help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel but very well kept. Ideal location. Staff very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the hotel was a 5 min walk from the train station across the park. You are right in central Galway and all the action. Our room was in the rear of the hotel so it was dead quiet. They have a breakfast for 15 Euros but we chose a breakfast place right across the street. Everything is walkable from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, walking distance to the Latin Quarter, restaurants, pubs and shopping. We spent two nights and toured around the area (Connemara and Cliffs of Mohr are easy drives).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022