The Connacht Hotel, Galway
Overview
The 3-star The Connacht Hotel Galway, situated about a 10-minute drive from the Roman Galway Catholic Cathedral, offers 4 indoor pools as well as a leisure club. The modern hotel features a lounge bar and boasts a central location within 2 km of Ballyloughane Beach.
Location
Located in the immediate vicinity of Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre Gift Shop, the hotel is 25 minutes' walk from Galway city centre. Spanish Arch in Galway is approximately a 15-minute ride from The Connacht.
This Galway property also lies near parks, and National University of Ireland is 2.7 km away.
Renmore Park bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is right near The Connacht Hotel.
Rooms
There are 327 rooms comprising a sitting area. They come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an iron and ironing board. The nice touches include a stone fireplace, along with a sofa bed and a study desk. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hair dryers and free toiletries.
Eat & Drink
The à la carte Rubens restaurant prepares international dishes.
Leisure & Business
This Galway hotel has live entertainment and barbecue grills, and there are a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
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
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Irish Dance LessonsGuests can learn to jig and reel like a true Irishman with an instructor teaching the traditional Irish dance form.
Whiskey TastingA whiskey expert walks guests through the different types of Irish whiskey and explains the distilling process while they sample a selection of popular brands.
Irish Cooking ClassGuests can learn to make classic Irish dishes such as shepherd's pie and soda bread during cooking classes taught by local chefs.
Cocktail Making ClassA mixologist offers tips on how to make classic and modern Irish cocktails while guests learn to mix their own drinks.
Gaelic Sports ExperienceGuests can try their hand at Ireland's native sports, such as hurling and Gaelic football, with a local coach.
Traditional Irish Music SessionsLive performances by local musicians offer an authentic taste of Irish music, with opportunities for guests to join in with their own instruments or singing.
- Irish Storytelling
- Sheep Herding
- History Walks
- Seaweed Baths
- Falconry
- Astrology Sessions
- Yoga Classes
- Fishing Excursions
Location
*Situated in the animated Latin Quarter, the hotel is close to the Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum, and Galway Cathedral. *The neighborhood brims with traditional pubs, live music venues like the Róisín Dubh, and the lively pedestrian Quay Street. *Ideal for culture enthusiasts, the area offers the Galway City Museum, Nuns' Island Theatre, and boutique shopping along Kirwan's Lane.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants