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Galway Bay HotelvsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Glenlo Abbey Hotel scores significantly better than Galway Bay Hotel. Glenlo Abbey Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 5 sources like The Telegraph, Star Service and Frommer's.
Galway Bay Hotel
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
The Promenade, Galway
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This modern hotel has borrowed a lot from boutique hotels, and its design has clean lines. ... Rooms are large and quiet. ... It's well located within walking distance of Eyre Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The four-star Galway Bay Hotel is located 2 km (1 mile) from Galway city center, overlooking the promenade at Salthill. Rooms are stylishly furnished, and the best ones have views of Galway Bay."
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Fodor's Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Bushypark, Bushypark, Galway
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Glenlo Abbey beckons with a lobby that resembles a gentlemen's club, with parquet floors, chesterfields, and leather-bound books." Full review
Frommer's "About 3km (2 miles) outside of Galway on the main Clifden road, this secluded, sprawling stone hotel overlooks Lough Corrib in a sylvan setting, surrounded by a 9-hole golf course." Full review
Star Service "This old-school hotel relies on a steady stream of meetings, weddings, incentive groups and weekend leisure travelers looking for a refreshing dose of the Irish countryside." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Five-star luxury, wonderful architecture, a compelling history and a glorious setting in the west of Ireland make Glenlo Abbey Hotel a beguiling and beautiful prospect." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Exceptionally preserved period architectural features are complemented by antique furnishings, sumptuous marble bathrooms, duck-down duvets and king-size pillows, along with lavish breakfasts." Full review
