Courtyard By Marriott Galway

Located outside the city centre just on the ring road. Good value at €125 for a good room for 2, but breakfast was pricey at €33.80 for 2. The room was excellent – quiet and comfortable.

Staff were very efficient, if not exactly friendly, although when we turned up at 7am for breakfast (when it was due to start) they were not ready.

It has a free car park in the basement, and that’s fine apart from one problem. Reception has to validate your ticket each time before you leave, and one time I had a bit of a wait whilst they dealt with people checking in.

Its about a 10 minute walk into the centre, but that’s fine if it means peace and quiet (which you may not get in a central hotel due to traffic and revellers at all hours!)

It has a spa, which we did not have time to use.

Unique Quality: Peace + quiet

Directions: On the northern outskirts on the east side of the river.

Very nice hotel.. Loyal to Marriott hotels in the states and this was probably the best Courtyard I've seen. Large bar and lounge area (ate there both nights, Seafood wrap one night, fish and chips the next, both outstanding, really) with a separate menu for lighter fare, and a separate restaurant if you're looking for a bigger meal. Wi-fi access in all rooms, and I think the cost was around 10 EU for 24 hrs. While this hotel i heard was a little outside of town, it's really not far at all.. We had a rental car and made it to a city centre car park in under 5 min.. it's probably only 2 miles by crow. There's also a grocery store within walking distance, makes it nice if you are there for a while and don't want to pay $6-7 per beer (not that the hotel is expensive, just the exchange rate to the US dollar and such). Overall Great stay, would be back to this courtyard in a heart beat.

Facilities were impeccable, however the hotel restaurant was a little lacking - both in terms of service, and food.

Hotel is located about a 10 minute walk from downtown Galway, and is a great alternative to B&B style lodging.