The Ardilaun HotelvsThe House Hotel
The Ardilaun Hotel and The House Hotel are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The House Hotel scores significantly better than The Ardilaun Hotel. The House Hotel scores 85 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Star Service, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Ardilaun Hotel
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.
Oyster
Upper-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
The House Hotel
Spanish Parade, Galway
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"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