Griffin LodgevsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Glenlo Abbey Hotel scores significantly higher than Griffin Lodge. Glenlo Abbey Hotel comes in at 85 with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Griffin Lodge
3 Father Griffin Place, Galway
From $98/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
"You'll be welcomed like a long-lost friend at this well-kept B&B, which is 500m west of the Spanish Arch." Full review
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Planet
Top 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