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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Eyre Square

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Standard Triple Room
View from property
Exterior
Lake
Coffee service

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Galway

Imperial Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway, steps from Eyre Square and within a 10-minute stroll of Quay Street. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Bar and Grill, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Shop Street and The Fountain.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quay Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galway Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Eyre Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Imperial Hotel.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 80 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day); discounts available

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

Accessibility

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Imperial Hotel?

Imperial Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Imperial Hotel?

The closest beach to Imperial Hotel is Grattan Beach (1.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Imperial Hotel?

No, Imperial Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Imperial Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 447 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1016 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

Heath

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location close to all the sites. Room was very large and comfortable. Great place to stay in Galway!

10/10 Excellent

COLETTE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone, Portland

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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with partner
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

Maria Fernanda

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

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location clean and comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pietro, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was poor in my room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is adorable - city center, easy to walk to all the pubs and all through Galway. Quiet at night, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the property’s location to restaurants, pubs and groceries. It was a bank holiday weekend so it was quite loud . We were woken several times through the next get by loud guest’s conversation in the hallway. The parking is within walking distance but quite a way, in a parking garage which the hotel validates the ticket so we got a discounted rate. Overall, the room served its purpose with a comfortable bed and wonderful shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but triple check late checkout request
Lovely lady on reception checked us in and the the room was ready about 20 minutes ahead of check-in time and it smelled so fresh and clean and asked to ensure that late checkout was noted .. but unfortunately when booking and paying for late checkout doesn't always go to plan. On last 2 occasions lack of communication has resulted in either calls from reception or knocks on door from house keeping..this needs to improve...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jantje

Proximity to Galway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of the 3 hotels we stayed at around Eyre Square, my daughter and I agreed that this was our favorite. It’s quite large inside with a restaurant and a bar. Our room was a good size, very clean, and very comfortable. The location is right off the square and just around the corner from Shop Street. Super easy to get around and explore—a perfect central location. It’s close to the bus station, train station and a nice walk to the Aran Island Ferries. We loved it. The restaurant food, was fine, lots of variety, but not my favorite soda bread there. But there are tons of places and pubs right around that area to choose from.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on Eyre Square and close to all city sights, as well as rail and bus stations; quiet room with good temperature control; would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024