THE CONNACHT HOTEL, Galway – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Connacht Hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including double rooms, family rooms, and self-catering apartments. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. Family rooms include bunk beds for children. The apartments have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and dining areas. All guests have access to the 24-hour Active Fitness Centre, which includes a 20m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.
Dining Options
The hotel has four on-site dining venues: The Aviary, Ruebens Restaurant, Bar Solo, and The Dock. Bar Solo serves lunch with options like French Onion Soup, Asian Beef Wrap, and Teriyaki Salmon Wrap. Ruebens Restaurant offers Sunday roasts and seasonal menus. The Coffee Dock in the lobby serves barista-made coffee, gourmet sandwiches, and baked goods from 7 AM on weekdays.
Leisure & Fitness
Guests can use the Active Fitness Centre, open 24/7, with a 20m pool, sauna, and Technogym equipment. The Friendly Fellows Kids Club provides supervised activities like finger painting and movie nights. Bar Solo hosts live music, and the hotel organizes seasonal events, including Halloween family celebrations and Easter activities.
Location & Transport
The Connacht Hotel is 2 km from Galway city center and 35 km from Connemara. Nearby landmarks include Eyre Square (2 km), Spanish Arch (2.5 km), and Quay Street (2.5 km). The hotel offers free on-site parking and has an electric vehicle charging point. Public transport options include Bus #7 to Central Station and the Green Line Tram.
Services & Sustainability
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, secure bike storage, and free Wi-Fi. The Friendly Fellows Kids Club operates during peak seasons. The Connacht Hotel is committed to sustainability, with initiatives like reusable cups, reduced paper usage, and tree-planting programs through Hometree. It has earned a Silver Medal in Green Hospitality and aims for carbon neutrality.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Solarium
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
