The Residence HotelvsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
The Residence Hotel and Glenlo Abbey Hotel are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Glenlo Abbey Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Residence Hotel. Glenlo Abbey Hotel comes in at #3 in Galway with positive reviews from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
The Residence Hotel
Quay Street, Latin Quarter, Galway
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Ironing service
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
"Its 20 rooms are small but strikingly decorated with works by up-and-coming Irish artists such as Stephen Cooke, with street-art-style murals above the beds." 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