See all properties

The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Residence Hotel

Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Triple Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Triple Room

Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Lounge
The Hardiman
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Business services
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (178)
The Hardiman
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spanish Arch - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eyre Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

Hotel located in Galway City Centre
The Residence Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services and concierge services
  • A lift, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Residence Hotel feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Recycling, free infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • M Fitzgerald's Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 26 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch Galway
Residence Hotel Galway
Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
Residence Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel
The Residence Hotel Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Residence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Residence Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Residence Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from €129.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Residence Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Residence Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Residence Hotel located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Quay Street, Hall of the Red Earl and Druid Theatre. Shop Street and Galway City Museum are just steps away. Galway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

The Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 277 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was dantastic. The location was oerfect for sightseeing, food, and nightlife. It is loud at night due to the nightlife in the area, but we expected that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are right in the middle of a lot of action at this hotel! Made it so easy to explore. Parking is at the garage a few buildings down, but it was easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Small rooms in the latin quarter. Very convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT location if your looking for easy shopping and dining options. Relaxed nightlife on Quay street just steps out the door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Location but no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing.
This hotel was one of the biggest disappointments in our 4 week trip in the British Isles. It is located on a very busy and loud walking street, making it difficult to access and loud outside until around 3 am. The elevator smelled, the coffee maker leaked and didn’t work and the shower water pressure was non existent. The room was over $300 Euros per night - too expensive for its shortfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

debra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Meh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Older hotel in a great location. There is no onsite parking. Very noisy, even on weekdays. We heard loud music and yelling well after midnight. Trash cleanup and trucks starting at 6 am. No AC. Clean room and friendly staff. Surprised by the overall rating. People must really like the location. Hotel is just okay. Solid 6 or 7. Not a 9/“wonderful”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Danna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok first let me say…it was a nice hotel. It was clean, comfy room, and staff were friendly. Now for the not so good…while others have commented on it being noisy…I assumed typical noise for the pub district. I did not expect for it to sound like I had a damn nightclub in my room. They have commented on others reviews saying their hotel specific website states it can be noisy…their Expedia info does not. And really how many of us go to the individual website to check it out? I expected some noise as a result of street traffic but not the echo of the bars live music (think bass thumping) til the wee hours of the morning. So if you appreciate a good night sleep, are traveling with children or are not in the party scene…DO NOT book here! If the late night live music club hopping is your jam…book away you will love it! As for me 3 hours of sleep for €296…not worth it. Oh AND when we asked how long the music would be going for…we were given earplugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

LYNSEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would only recommend for young partiers as just a decent place to crash after a night out, but not for a family/kids or anyone wanting a nice retreat. The pictures are deceiving. 1 star for the misleading photos/description. We had trouble finding the place and after asking several people, we were directed to a small door placed between two restaurant patios. No wonder they didn’t post pictures of their entrance. The first gal to greet us was friendly and she’d get 5 stars, but the other 2 people we dealt with for questions and check out were pretty miserable. The place is old and kind creepy but it was clean. Our room was tiny, didn’t have television to watch (could only cast apps from your phone but we didn’t have those), got 3 tiny twin beds pushed together, no toiletries in bathroom, coffee maker with no cups…it honestly felt a bit like an upscale hostel. Now this wouldn’t be so bad if it was a cheap stay- but it was nearly $300 for a weeknight! I expected more with that price. The location is great if you want a fun street side atmosphere or plan on going out because you are literally in the middle of a bustling walkable street. The bar/restaurant attached was fun and a cool atmosphere. If youre there for the nightlife, have at it. Otherwise book elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the midst of everything fun!
Great stay with reception staff going the extra mile to ensure our stay was organised. Recommend the pub downstairs for food and music but get in early or you will miss out. The room can get a bit hot but use the fans supplied, they do a great job! Overall the Residence had everything we were wanting from our stay which was fun and ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tub extremely deep and dangerous to get in and out after a shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice room! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A great location, right in the thick of it. The only downside to that is that it’s a little noisy at night (something we were aware of before booking anyway).

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while in Galway. Stop thinking about it and just book it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Perfect location. Staff was incredible. Room was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique feel hotel with a warm welcome and central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience! Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location. 10/10 would recommend this property and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not as expected. We were told where parking was off property when they had parking in the hotel lot. This was inconvenient to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024