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The Connacht Hotel formerly The Carlton

Three Star

Dublin Road, City East, Galway , Galway Show on a map

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Rated 8.7 by GoIreland customers
(24 ratings)

Connacht Hotel formely the Carlton Hotel, Galway City
The Connacht Hotel Galway City is the ideal place to stay for a leisure or business trip to the vibrant city of Galway, with 267 rooms including double/twin, interconnecting rooms and one and two bedroom suites, this hotel offers something for everyone.

This landmark Galway hotel has a superb location on the Dublin Road, just a 5 minute drive from the vibrant Galway city centre.

The hotel has lots of complimentary car parking onsite, as well as a leisure centre with pool, a restaurant, bar and kids club.

Renowned for its culture and atmosphere, with exciting nightlife, numerous festivals, good food, great music, golfing, horseriding and watersports, Galway has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland.

PLEASE NOTE: Family Rooms can only accommodate MAX 2 adults & 2 children under 12.

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Connacht Hotel Galway City is easily accessible on approach to Galway from the South and East. On coming close to Galway you will pass through Oranmore.

The drive from Dublin to Galway is 200km and will take approximately 2.5 hours. From Dublin take the N4 to the West and Galway. The N4 will become the M4 which you will follow. Leave the M4 at junction 11 which to join the M6 signposted for Galway. At the end of the M6 bear left and follow the signs to Docks and Galway City East. Once on the Dual Carriageway you need to move to the right hand lane. At the "Martin" roundabout you need to take the third exit again signposted Docks and Merlin Park. Go straight through 3 sets of lights (past Galway Crystal) and at the Skerritt go straight (2nd exit past GMIT), then straight through two sets of lights and Connacht Hotel Galway City is located on your right. 

Within Walking Distance

July and August are both perfect times of year to see the best that Galway has to offer. The Galway Arts Festival, the Galway Film Fleadh and the Galway Races occur during this time. In September Galway’s International Oyster Festival takes place.

Within 10kms

Connacht Hotel Galway City is located near most of the best that the West of Ireland has to offer. The stunning scenery of Connemara is nearby as well as its many golfing attractions. The famous Aran Islands are a short boat trip away. Speaking of boat trips, Lake Corrib and many other lakes are a fun visit for the various boating options available.

Description

Connacht Hotel Galway City is located just a couple of minutes from Galway city centre. The hotel offers spacious and modern rooms and family suites, free onsite parking, free internet access, extensive leisure facilities at the Connacht Leisure Club and the Friendly Fellows Kids Club during school holidays and weekends. Ruebens Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner, and Bar Solo offers a tasty bar menu from 12-8pm daily, as well as live music most weekends.

Room Features (Back to top)

All 267 guestrooms are beautifully appointed and decorated in a contemporary style. Choose from king, twin, interconnecting rooms and one and two bedroom suites. In room facilities include en suite bathrooms with power shower, interactive TV, iron, ironing board and trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities, high speed internet access and laptop sized safe.

Any leisure groups will be requested to provide credit card details and a pre-authorisation of €400 on arrival. This will be used against any unpaid charges or damages caused during the stay. No charges will be made if everything is in order on departure. PLEASE NOTE: Family Rooms can only accommodate MAX 2 adults & 2 children under 12.

Reviews for The Connacht Hotel Formerly The Carlton(Back to top)

Total Score 8.7/10 (from 24 reviews)

  • 8/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 9/10 for Restaurant
  • 9/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 9/10 for Bar
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10/10

Rose Amp Joe from Mullingar Co Westmeath

Stayed 03-2013
Other

9/10

Alan from Lusk

Stayed 02-2013
Young couple

Very clean,friendly,great food,and child friendly we will bring our children on our return

10/10

Deirdre from Claremorris

Stayed 02-2013
Family with kids

We loved everything but ultimately the leisure facilities were second to none.

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Facilities (Back to top)

The hotel offers spacious and modern rooms and family suites, free onsite parking, free internet access, extensive leisure facilities at the Carlton Leisure Club and the Friendly Fellows Kids Club during school holidays and weekends.
 
Dining
Ruebens Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and dinner, and Bar Solo offers a tasty bar menu from 12-8pm daily, as well as live music most weekends.  A superb bar menu is served daily from 12.00-8.00.

Friendly Fellows
Children’s activity programme, Friendly Fellows, which runs most weekends and during school holidays, provides fun-filled activities for children over 3 years, the Teen Club for older children includes activities such as air-hockey, pool and karaoke.

Leisure Club
Refurbished in 2011 "Active" Leisure Club provides facilities that are second to none in the local area. Facilities include a 20 metre swimming pool, toddlers and children’s pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym. There is an on site cafe to provide refreshments.

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Childrens Pool
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available
  • Playroom
  • Supervised Kids Activities

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Air Conditioning - Public Areas
  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Conference Facilities
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • Interlink Rooms
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • Payphone
  • Porter Service
  • Restaurant

Health and Wellness

  • Gym
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Treatment Rooms

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Safe
  • No Smoking
  • Room Safe
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Trouser Press
  • Writing Desk

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Carvery Lunch
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bar(s)
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Orienteering
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Water Sports.

On Site Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Games Room
  • Traditional Music

Premises Location

  • Urban

Self Catering

  • Television.