The Connacht Hotel

Overview

The Connacht Hotel in Galway serves up a delightful blend of warm Irish hospitality and stylish elegance. Perfect for family getaways, it boasts a top-tier leisure centre with a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and gym. Treat the whole gang to cracking meals at Bar Solo and Reubens Restaurant, with live tunes on weekends. With a Kids Club, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of onsite parking, it’s a proper good choice for a your next trip.

Location

Bang on for exploring Galway, this spot’s close to all the local gems. Eyre Square’s just a 12-minute drive, and you can check out the Galway City Museum and Spanish Arch in 23 minutes. Fancy a shopping spree? Shop Street’s 18 minutes by car, while Galway Shopping Centre’s just 17 minutes. For some cracking entertainment, the Town Hall Theatre’s a 19-minute drive. Getting around is easy with Galway Airport 7.1 km away, and the bus/train station just over 2 km away.

Rooms

Whether you’re after a twin, double, triple, or family room, there’s something for everyone. Family rooms even come with popular bunk-bed setups. Suites and self-catering apartments are also up for grabs. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and access to the Leisure Centre. Plus, there are 12 disability-friendly rooms available.

Food & Drink

Feeling peckish? Bar Solo has a delish all-day menu, perfect for families, with live music on weekends and holidays, and major sports on big HD screens. Reubens Restaurant dishes out breakfast and dinner daily, catering to everyone from families to groups. There’s also a swanky barista coffee bar in the open-plan lobby, spot on for a chilled coffee break. You’ll be treated to a cracking breakfast buffet, buffet lunch, à la carte lunch, and dinner, with gluten-free and veggie options.

Sports & Entertainment

Stay active with loads of sports and entertainment options. The leisure centre features a 20-metre indoor freshwater pool, a heated pool, a kids' swimming area, a gym, a sauna, a steam bath, a hot tub, and a solarium. The little ones will love the game room and a buzzing Kids' Club, packed with activities during school holidays. Bar Solo keeps the vibes lively with live music on weekends and big HD screens for major sports events.

Distance From Major Transportation Hubs

Galway Airport is a quick 7.1 km trip, with Shannon Airport 82.4 km away, Ireland West Knock Airport 83.5 km, Kerry Airport 161.0 km, and Connemara Regional Airport 33.4 km away. The bus/train station is conveniently just over 2 km from the hotel.