The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Galway
Hand-picked in Galway: our selection of 5-star hotels starts at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel and reaches to the Radisson Red. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
The best-known hotels in Galway
The hotels in Galway differ less in standard than in location and character. Which address suits which trip is something our travel advisors settle in a conversation, with the date, the occasion and the budget in view. Prices shown are entry rates and may include limited-time promotional rates. At the top of our recommendation: the Glenlo Abbey Hotel.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenlo Abbey Hotel | Rural ED | ★ 4.4/5 | 259 € |
| Radisson Red Galway | Mervue | ★ 4.2/5 | 122 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Galway
Glenlo Abbey Hotel · Rural EDFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Galway: two 5-star hotels, from 122 euros a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two luxury hotels in Galway – and how to choose
The two luxury hotels in Galway cost 122 € and 259 € a night – 137 euros apart.
Radisson Red Galway · MervueAt the Radisson Red Galway the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
And one benefit in the dearer hotel’s package is not a sum of money at all.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Hotel benefits are almost always credits: 50 dollars for the restaurant, 100 dollars for the spa. You set them against the room rate and end up with a number.
At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel from 259 € there is a complimentary 9-hole round of golf for two people instead of a number.
That cannot be set against the bill – it is half a day that, without this benefit, would probably not have happened at all.
And it says something about the hotel: a hotel whose standard benefit is a round of golf has the ground for it right outside.
Our advice: if you travel with clubs anyway, or the two of you are looking for an afternoon with nothing planned, this is the more concrete benefit – just tell us which day you want to play and we will book you in.
Where to stay in Galway: Mervue or by the lake
The two best hotels in Galway sit differently in relation to the city.
The Glenlo Abbey Hotel from 259 € offers 10 categories, among them four suites, and sits by the water: from one category you look out over the lake. Our recommendation for anyone who wants space and green.
In Mervue stands the Radisson Red Galway from 122 € with 5 categories, among them one suite; from one of them you look over the city. Our recommendation for anyone after short distances and the lower entry.
Our travel advisors know the routes between the two addresses and work them out for your particular occasion.
15 categories: the best hotels in Galway from the inside
Together the best hotels in Galway offer 15 categories.
Lay them side by side and one figure stands out: 23 square metres. At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel it occurs three times, at the Radisson Red Galway four times – so seven of the fifteen categories in the city come in at that size.
Above it the two hotels part: the Radisson Red Galway goes on to 42, the Glenlo Abbey Hotel through 32 and 37 up to 65 square metres.
If you want more than 23 square metres, tell us – in Galway that is the threshold that matters.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Galway costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Galway costs 122 € or 259 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Red Galway | 122 € | 1st night |
| Glenlo Abbey Hotel | 259 € | 2 nights |
How long to stay: three nights. Galway is the starting point for the west – one day belongs to Connemara, one to the city itself, and you need one in hand because on the Irish west coast three days in a row rarely look the same.
At the Radisson Red Galway the suitespot benefits apply from the first night. For the Glenlo Abbey Hotel two nights apply; our travel advisors confirm the minimum stay there before you book.
When it is at its best: from May to September, when the light holds late and the city happens outdoors. Our recommendation for a first visit.
In winter Galway turns inward: into the pubs, to the sessions, towards the fires. Our recommendation for anyone who comes for the music.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year exactly as in the busiest.
Breakfast, golf and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
At both hotels an upgrade subject to availability and a late check-out are included, along with breakfast.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comBeyond that each hotel brings something of its own.
• The Glenlo Abbey Hotel brings the 9-hole round of golf for two people.
• The Radisson Red Galway brings points with Radisson Rewards and a personal welcome letter. Which categories breakfast applies to there, our travel advisors confirm before you book.
Give us your membership number with the enquiry if you book the Radisson Red Galway.
Earn points & use your status in Galway
Most properties in this selection earn with Radisson Rewards. Booking through suitespot costs you neither points nor an elite night: the rate settles as a direct rate and your status is still recognised. Here is what is available in Galway:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Galway |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Rewards | 1 hotel | Radisson Red Galway |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Galway
How many luxury hotels in Galway does suitespot have?
Two: the Glenlo Abbey Hotel and the Radisson Red Galway in Mervue.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Galway cost?
122 € at the Radisson Red Galway and 259 € at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel.
Is there a hotel in Galway with golf?
Yes. At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel a complimentary 9-hole round of golf for two people is included.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Galway?
It depends on the question. The Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers 10 categories, among them four suites, and brings the round of golf. The Radisson Red Galway is the lower entry and brings points with Radisson Rewards.
How big are the rooms at the luxury hotel in Galway?
At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel from 23 to 65 square metres, at the Radisson Red Galway from 23 to 42.
Which rooms in Galway look out over the lake?
At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel: one of its ten categories.
Is there a minimum stay in Galway?
Not at the Radisson Red Galway – there the benefits apply from the first night. At the Glenlo Abbey Hotel a two-night minimum applies; our travel advisors confirm that before you book.
When is the best time to visit Galway?
From May to September for long light evenings, in winter for pubs and music.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Galway?
The most expensive hotel in Galway is Glenlo Abbey Hotel, with rates from 259 € a night. Radisson Red Galway has the lowest entry price at 122 €.
