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About the Hotel

Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland

The Dean Galway, a 4-star design-led boutique hotel, features bespoke rooms equipped with modern amenities, a restaurant serving American and Italian cuisine, and a rooftop bar with panoramic views. This Galway hotel also offers complimentary access to Power Gym and a hydrotherapy pool.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Dean Galway include air-conditioned units featuring flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars, kettles, and various bathroom options. Room types range from SupeRooms to spacious suites with separate living areas and unique decor elements such as vintage guitars and Irish art.

Dining & Options

Dining options at The Dean Galway consist of Sophie’s Rooftop, which provides stunning city views, as well as the popular Elephant & Castle known for its famous chicken wings. Guests can also enjoy a à la carte breakfast and room service throughout their stay.

Leisure & Fitness

Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and the unique hydrotherapy relaxation pool available for guests. The Dean Galway offers complimentary bike rentals, as well as access to the fully equipped Power Gym, featuring high-end fitness equipment and wellness classes.

Location & Transportation

Located near attractions such as Galway Shopping Center and the Latin Quarter, The Dean Galway allows convenient exploration of this vibrant city. Transportation options include multiple nearby bus stations, with Shannon Airport situated 49.5 miles away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Suite

Max:

2 persons

42 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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City Center

Galway1400 ft

Airports

Connemara (NNR) 19.7 mi

Shannon (SNN) 52.2 mi

Train

Galway Railway Station1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Interiors!

“I absolutely loved the vibrant decor in my room! It was refreshing to see such individual style instead of the usual bland hotel aesthetics.” view full review

Invigorating Pool!

“The swimming pool was the highlight of my stay! The atmosphere was perfect for lounging, and I enjoyed several hours just unwinding there.” view full review

Rooftop Delight!

“The view from the rooftop restaurant was amazing! Coupled with delicious food and attentive service, it made for an lovely dining experience.” view full review

Fabulous Gym!

“The gym had fantastic equipment and plenty of space to work out. It truly enhanced my stay and kept my fitness routine on track.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Adults only
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sauna
Steam room
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland

Map view

Centre, Galway 80 Prospect Hill, Galway, Ireland

City landmarks

Church

Galway Cathedral

2800 ft

Square

Spanish Arch

3500 ft

University

National University of Ireland

4300 ft

Museums

Galway City Museum

3300 ft

Galway City Centre

Quay Street

3000 ft

Church

Collegiate Church of St Nicholas of Myra

2600 ft

The Tower Wolfe Tone Bridge

The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum

3200 ft

Mall

Galway's Latin Quarter

2300 ft

Museums

Nora Barnacle House

2100 ft

Bridges

Salmon Weir Bridge

2500 ft

26 Shop Street

The Claddagh Ring Museum

2100 ft

157/159 Upper Salthill

Salthill Promenade

1.3 mi

Kirwan's Lane off Quay St

Kirwan's Lane

2700 ft

Druid Lane

Hall of the Red Earl

2500 ft

GalwayIreland

Galway Bay

3500 ft

GalwayIreland

Riverside Walk

2400 ft

Nearby

Parks

Eyre Square

1200 ft

Castle

Lynch's Castle

1800 ft

Art object

Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde

1400 ft

Mall

Eyre Square Centre

1400 ft

Eyre Square Shopping Centre

The Medieval City Walls

1000 ft

36-40 Eyre Square

Quincentennial Fountain

900 ft

Eyre Square

The Browne Doorway

900 ft

Middle Street

900 ft

Lough Atalia Road

Forthill Graveyard

1700 ft

12-13 Market St

Lynch Memorial Window

2000 ft

Galway's West End

900 ft

Saint Francis Abbey 8 Saint Francis Street

The Abbey

1600 ft

Store

My Shop... Granny Likes It

1700 ft

Church

St Augustine's Parish Galway

2000 ft

Restaurants

The Western Restaurant

200 ft

Apartment 14 Drom Ard 33 Prospect Hill Galway City Centre just off Eyre Square

Domino Pizza

500 ft

16 Prospect Hill

Harry's at Water Lane

500 ft

77 Bohermore

McGettigan's Galway

600 ft

9-11 Prospect Hill Eyre Square

The Cornloft

800 ft

St Patrick's Street Portumna

Jungle Cafe Galway

1000 ft

29 Forster Street

Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour

1000 ft

Forster Street The Forster Court Hotel

Vocho

1100 ft

19 Forster Street Eyre Square

Park House Restaurant

1100 ft

Park House Forster Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Central location

Small rooms

Overpriced dining

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.7

Location

8.0

Service

7.4

Dining

5.3

Jamie

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.2/10

The hotel rooms are basic and not very comfortable, unfortunately lacking ventilation and the possibility to open windows. The fully packed pay mini-bar is not practical for two people. The service was a bit mixed, requiring trips to the main bar a few times but being extremely nice and understanding when resolving issues. The location is good, close to nightlife without being noisy, but a bit cramped into a corner. The dining options are limited and might not be worth the price. Overall, the hotel has some drawbacks but also offers positive aspects.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are basic and not very comfortable without ventilation or the possibility to open windows. The mini-bar is fully packed, which makes it impractical for two people.

Service

7.0

The service was a bit mixed, requiring trips to the main bar a few times, but the staff was extremely nice and understanding when resolving issues.

Location

7.0

The location is good, close to nightlife without the noise, but a bit cramped into a corner.

Dining

6.0

The dining options are limited and might not be worth the price.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers limited facilities.

Edward

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.2/10

The hotel rooms were well-decorated and very clean, offering a cozy atmosphere, but be cautious of the overpriced mini bar items. The hotel also pre-authorizes charges on your card and asks for a security deposit, which may not be ideal for everyone.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were well-decorated and very clean, creating a cozy atmosphere. However, the mini bar items were overpriced.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was excellent, particularly at the restaurant and rooftop bar, despite some possible inexperience among the staff. They were friendly and provided a pleasant experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is fantastic, just a 5-minute walk from Eyre Square and close to the city center, offering a cool interior and convenience. However, some advertised amenities may not be readily available.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a bit overpriced for what was offered, but the food was delicious, even though it took some time to be served. However, improvements can be made regarding the value for money.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a range of facilities such as room service, housekeeping, and a welcome drink, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Jim

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.4/10

The Dean Hotel offers comfortable rooms with a well-stocked mini-bar but with overpriced snacks. The service is friendly but a bit inexperienced. The location is central and ideal for exploring the city, while the dining experience may be lacking in variety. Overall, it's a convenient option with some room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are so comfortable and equipped with a fully packed mini-bar.

Service

7.0

The staff at The Dean Hotel are doing a fantastic job and delivering a great customer experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is very central, making it ideal for exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience is very limited in choice and took a long time to serve.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities in The Dean Hotel are well-maintained.

John

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

The hotel rooms were packed with alcohol drinks and snacks, which could easily tempt anyone. The front room was small, noisy, and lacked sound barriers, facing a courtyard or bar area that was exceptionally loud. Despite these drawbacks, the location was peaceful and just a stroll away from Eyres Square, offering a nice balance of closeness to nightlife without the disturbance. The dining experience was excellent overall, although there were some aspects that were slow and not the best value. The service was lovely throughout the hotel, with a mix of attentiveness from staff, including a helpful receptionist awaiting a refund for an unopened minibar item.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were too full of alcohol drinks and snacks and were noisy with no sound barrier.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of lovely interactions from staff throughout the hotel, though some were not as attentive or pleasant at times.

Location

8.0

The location was peaceful, close to Eyres Square but not noisy, offering wheelchair accessibility.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a mix of excellent and slow service, with some aspects not delivering value for money.

Facilities

7.0

Kevin

United States of America, November 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is convenient and centrally located, but the rooms were quite small and showing signs of wear. On the positive side, the service was welcoming and friendly despite some hiccups, and the dining options were a bit overpriced but tasty. Facilities are basic but sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were really small and worn out with overpriced minibar items.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and warm overall, although there were some disorganized moments.

Location

8.0

The location is very central and great for exploring the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining was overpriced but acceptable in quality.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities, nothing extraordinary but functional.

Friendly staff

Small rooms

Peter

United Kingdom, September 2023

5.2/10

The room was very small and noisy, lacking sound barriers but conveniently located near Eyre Square. The self-service breakfast was overpriced with snacks placed all around the room walls for extra charges.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very small and noisy, lacking sound barriers, facing a courtyard or bar area, contributing to excessive noise inside.

Service

7.0

The staff seemed inexperienced but friendly, with potential to improve over time. The hotel provided great food.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was good, close to Eyre Square and nightlife without being excessively noisy.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was poor and expensive, with delayed service and average quality.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel lacked proper in-room dining options and was in need of improvements.

Great location

Noisy rooms

Geoff

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located, close to nightlife without being too noisy, just a short walk from Eyre Square. The rooms are small and lack proper storage, making it awkward for two guests. Dining was satisfactory but not worth the high price. The location is central and quick to resolve any issues.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were tiny and not designed for two people, lacking adequate space and a wardrobe.

Service

7.0

The service staff were friendly and attentive.

Location

8.0

The location is very central and convenient, without being too noisy, making it quick to return to the hotel.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was alright, but not worth the high price.

Facilities

The facilities were satisfactory.

Reg

United Kingdom, June 2023

5.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit disappointing due to the noisy room that faced a busy outdoor bar, which lacked privacy, making it hard to sleep. I would have preferred a self-service breakfast option. However, the staff were excellent, very helpful, and friendly, which improved the overall experience.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very small and noisy, with traffic sounds and early bin collections affecting my sleep. There was also no sound barrier to reduce the noise from the courtyard or bar area outside.

Service

9.0

The staff were all excellent, very helpful, and friendly, which made a positive difference throughout my stay.

Location

7.0

The location is very central, close to main streets in Galway but unfortunately faces a busy outdoor bar area, impacting the room's noise levels.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was at the rooftop bar and was overall poor, lacking in quality and variety.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were limited, and the noise from the outdoor bar area affected the overall enjoyment of the stay.

clean

noisy rooms

Howard

United States of America, May 2023

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room was a bit disappointing as it was tiny with two single beds pushed together, and the noise from traffic and early morning bin collections made it hard to sleep. The location was convenient, close to the city center, and the dining options were limited but decent. Overall, a bit pricey for a one-night stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room was tiny with two single beds put together, and the noise from outside affected my sleep.

Service

7.0

I found the service to be friendly and more attentive than expected, with a manager overseeing everything.

Location

8.0

The location was good, close to the city center but away from noisy nightlife areas.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited but satisfactory for a quick meal.