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The House HotelvsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Glenlo Abbey Hotel scores marginally better than The House Hotel. Glenlo Abbey Hotel is ranked #3 in Galway with endorsements from 5 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The House Hotel
Oyster
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Independent
Frommer's
Spanish Parade, Galway
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
OysterUpscale
"This intimate, 40-room boutique is one of Galway's best upscale options, and has charm to spare, with a historic stone exterior and bold, quirky interior." Full review
Star Service "The rates and buoyant youthful atmosphere make this place a good choice for young executives and midrange travelers searching out a personable, quirky residential-style hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide "Menu: (bar lunch Monday-Saturday) 22€- 25€ - Carte: 25€-37€"
Fodor's "The House Hotel is arguably Galway's best-appointed property, just a stone's throw from the best of the city's vibrant restaurant and pub scene...rooms are contemporary and smart. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This contemporary four-star hotel is a great base for exploring Ireland’s most bohemian city — named European Capital of Culture 2020." Full review
Independent "Top of the lot is The House Hotel. A centrally located boutique hotel, its contemporary rooms are on the small side but they ooze elegance and comfort. "
City guide
September 4, 2021
Frommer's "This four-story stone building in Galway's historic area, next to the Spanish Arch, was formerly a warehouse, and is now a boutique loft hotel." 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
