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Imperial Hotel Galway
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Located in the heart of Galway city centre and the closest hotel to Galway University NUIG, the Imperial Hotel has an impressive location. Flanked on all sides by high profile shops, restaurants and bars; Galway centre day or night, is a whirl of activity just outside the door!
The hotel enjoys close locality to the bus and railway station, which are a mere 3 minutes walk. The taxi rank resides just outside the door and all main bus routes leave from Eyre Square.
Newly refurbished, the hotel is the height of modern comfort. Every care has been taken to ensure guests feel right at home
The hotel exudes a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Plenty of seating allows guests to relax wherever they are.
The residents lounge is an informal cosy retreat open till late, and the outdoor patio is perfect for those lazy sunny days.
Please note that there will be scaffolding on the front of the building until mid May.
ACCOMMODATION
All of the 80 guest rooms at the Imperial Hotel in Galway are spacious and bright with modern cherry wood furniture and contemporary décor.
Room facilities include:
Complimentary internet access
Sound proof windows
Direct dial telephone
Flat screen television with multi channels
Tea/coffee facilities
In-room safe
Iron and ironing board
Laundry / Dry cleaning service*
*On request
RESTAURANT & BAR
The bar grill has a traditional, yet comfortable atmosphere where Irish hospitality is paramount.
Walnut panelling compliments sage stonework, whilst muted green and tawny brown seating and sunny orange carpets radiate warmth. The Bar is locally known as ‘the meeting place of Galway’ and many settle to watch live sports or meet friends for a coffee and snack.
The bar grill offers light snacks like homemade soup and salad, plus all day breakfasts, sandwiches, steaks and fish dishes. Yummy sweet bites such as muffins and scones are also available.
The carvery is available 7 days a week serving succulent hot meals.
Morning menu is served from 10:00 till 12:00
Bar food menu available from 12.00 till 20.00
Carvery Lunch is available from 12.00 till 16.00
LOCATION
The Imperial Hotel sits in the middle of Galway Shopping Centre. Galway can be reached easily via the N4/M4 Dublin, N18 Limerick, M17 to Mayo/Sligo/Donegal and Cork & the south from the N7.
Galway Train station has routes across the country to Dublin, Limerick, Sligo, Cork and Kerry.
Galway Airport is only 15 minutes drive from Eyre Square; Whilst Shannon International Airport is an hour away.
The hotel enjoys close locality to the bus and railway station, which are a mere 3 minutes walk. The taxi rank resides just outside the door and all main bus routes leave from Eyre Square.
The area of Galway is split between a buzzing city centre with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and theatres, and the rugged natural landscape of the west coast; perfect for water sports, walking, cycling and pony trekking.
The city centre is a constant hub of activity. With hundreds of outlets, including Debenhams, Brown Thomas, Dunnes and Marks & Spencer’s at the Corrib Centre.
The Imperial sits at the centre, in close proximity to Galway’s nightlife.
Galway Cathedral and St Nicholas Church are famous historical buildings in the heart of Galway, whilst the Saturday morning market and gift shops allow a glimpse into local life and crafts. The Claddagh ring has a close association with Galway and can be sought in gift shops and jewellers.
Escape to Connemara to explore the great outdoors and the western shores. The dramatic unspoilt coastline, meandering lakes and vast woodland will leave you feeling at one with nature. The Aran Islands, which can be reached by boat/ferry, embrace age old traditions and Gaelic is still spoken here.
Local Attractions
Galway City Centre
St Nicholas’ Church
Galway Cathedral
NUIG Galway University
Saturday morning market
Town Hall Theatre
Aran Islands
Connemara
DIRECTIONS:
From Galway Airport
From the airport, turn left onto the R339
At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the N6.
Bear left and enter Galway.
Take the first exit at the roundabout, onto the R865
Turn right onto the R339
Take the second exit at the next roundabout onto College road – R339
Continue onto Eyre Square
From Shannon Airport
At first roundabout, take the first exit onto the N19
At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Airport road on the N19
Next roundabout, take the second exit – N19 Limerick, Galway
Then take the second exit again at the next roundabout
Take the first exit at the roundabout and merge onto the N18 – Ennis / Galway
Continue through Crusheen, Gort, Ardrahan, Kilcolgan and Clarinbridge
Bear left on the N18 and enter Creganna and Oranmore
Take the second exit at the roundabout onto the N6
Take the second exit at the next roundabout – N6
Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the R338
Continue forward into Galway
At the roundabout, take the second exit
Take the first exit at the roundabout onto College road – R339
Continue on to Eyre Square – R336
Continuing on R586, passing through Drimoleague at Junction N71, turn right and follow road to Bantry
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