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The Ardilaun HotelvsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Glenlo Abbey Hotel scores significantly better than The Ardilaun Hotel. Glenlo Abbey Hotel comes in at #3 in Galway with endorsements from 5 sources such as Star Service, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Ardilaun Hotel
Star Service
Oyster
Taylors Hill, Galway
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "A mile west of town (a 20-minute walk to the center) on 2 leafy hectares, this family-run Georgian manor house operates in the tradition of a country-house hotel." Full review
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These also have flat-screen TVs. All rooms now have Wi-Fi.
Comprising deluxe rooms and suites, the newer units display more attention to detail, and are the ones to request, though there is quite a price differential between these and the standard units.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 123-room Ardilaun is an upper-middle-range hotel set on five acres of beautiful gardens in Taylors Hill, a short drive from Galway's city center." Full review
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
