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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Our Reviews
Excellent
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joseph carey4/04/2019
Waiting for bus to aran Ciara and David at bar are gems when it comes to a welcome. Ambassadors to this establishment. Credit to the hotel. Efficiency is nor the word, nice to see the cead mile welcome return again and all I had was a pot of tea. Congrats to them both. Made me feel very welcome to the place
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DavidFitzgerald_1211/16/2021
Posto incantevole,ottima posizione,personale professionale,ottima posizione vicino atutti i servizi,pulitissimo!!! Da visitare!!!
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Giuseppina Conte12/04/2021
Clean rooms, excellent location (close to city center), friendly staff.
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Matija Krulic9/04/2020
Great music played on a Saturday night
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Barbara Wager4/04/2019
Amazing bar! We’re staying in the hotel for St Patrick’s day and our first stop was the bar within the hotel. Kieran served us on both occasions and was wonderful! The staff are attentive, friendly and the drinks and food are great. Especially the blue sapphire… one not to be missed during summer!
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OliviaFH943/16/2022
Friendly and courteous staff. Somewhat out dated rooms.
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Jim P4/04/2017
Such a wonderful discovery I stayed here recently & was so impressed with this lovely hotel. Its location is hard to best, right off Eyre Square & it was just prefect in every way. Great staff, great service & great atmosphere. More
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Connector70592911/18/2021
Fabulous newly renovated Stayed here solo on October and it was just perfect.. So near the town and the room was comfy and cosy.. The decor in the reception was stunning... Staff all so polite and helpful... Will definitely be back.
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469deirdreb10/11/2020
Hotel is perfectly situated right odd Eyre Sq which makes is easy to move about by foot. The staff within the hotel are friendly and the rooms were clean and beds comfy. Food from the bar was amazing as wore the coctails, they lost a star cause of the bill system and kept getting orders mixed up and tried to charge for drinks we didn't order, this may be a staff communication issue but it was the only downfall.
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Philip Hall8/02/2021
Staff brilliant,breakfast really good, room very comfortable,hotel situated about 1 min from Eyre Sq in the center of Galway and if you’re traveling by train or bus get yourself ready for a really long two minute walk from either station.
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liam brock4/04/2018
Winter visit Great location 1 block from main square but very quiet. Staff were extremely helpful for my son's medical issue. Be aware one needs to schedule a time for breakfast once you arrive. Even had vegan option for breakfast.
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lmsichel12/29/2022
Great Nice hotel in an excellent location. The staff were super friendly. Our family room had 2 single beds and 1 double. Nice spacious and clean room. The bathroom had a wonderful walk in shower. There was a good variety at breakfast, cereals and pastries etc were self service and a menu available for hot food. We had an evening meal in the restaurant and the service was wonderful. The hotel is a little dated in general but I understand that renovations are in the pipeline. I would most definitely return.
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Elaine L1/16/2023
It is currently under renovation so the entrance looks messy and items are stored in the side of the foyer. The staff are friendly and the room was a renovated one to a high standard and very comfortable and spotlessly clean.The breakfast is substantial but not clear if it is included in the price so will update after checkout.The restaurant was not open to guests the one night we considered eating in so cannot comment.Parking is in a nearby separately managed facility. It is fairly cheap at 8euro per day.The scrambled eggs are an atrocity so avoid.
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Mark Haller4/04/2019
Supurb staff rooms comfy standard and quite concudering its busy in galway..staff very helpfull if u dont know the area they will ask your interests n make suggestings
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AtomicHD4/04/2019
excellent hotel Staff at this hotel were exceptional!
Great location very central but quietly hidden away from hustle and bustle of Eyre Square....... Spotless clean....... bathrooms could do with updating otherwise everything perfect .
Cocktail Bar very pleasant ....Breakfast top class .
2 minute walk to train station and all amenities
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mhylan3961046/20/2022
Ideal for the weekend Best location to walk around the city.
Even located in a busy neighbourhood the room is very quiet.
We had an early checkin without any problem.
Easy to book and the hotel photos are real.
Staff very friendly
Clean room and nice linen
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S6698DYwernerm10/23/2021
Lovely little gem Stayed one night here for a graduation and it was a very pleasant stay. Hotel is lovely, rooms are clean and the shower is a decent size. Breakfast was very tasty, maybe could have been a little warmer. Staff were very friendly efficient. Walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants. Complimentary car parking at a local public car park.
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Burntoutmedic11/27/2022
Hotel carino, in fase di ristrutturazione che non crea disagi. In pieno centro, ottima relazione qualità prezzo
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Carlo4/04/2019
Hen party meal I had my hen over the weekend and we went for dinner here on the Saturday evening.
I can't compliment the staff enough, some of the friendliest staff I've ever came across, they are so good at their job! The food was amazing also absolutely no complaints. All round one of the best experience for a night out in a loooooong time.
Oh and the cocktails so good
Thanks so much
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bronaghr20175/23/2022
Great November Stay - ideal location Fantastic staff. Great stay. They couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely bar in hotel for drinks before heading out to the city. Rooms basic enough but clean. Location of hotel is ideal too for those wanting to explore city.
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LaurenB308012/04/2022
Great location, no noise and clean We stayed here for 4 nights while visiting. When we walked in, the hotel was clean and the service was good. Housekeeping also took good care of our room. I love how close the hotel is to everything and yet, being at the end of a street by a church meant it was quiet for us at night when sleeping. This hotel has breakfast included which entails continental options as well as ordering off the menu. We were delighted to find a hot vegan meal on the menu and had that each day along with some fruit from the continental breakfast.
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divinglama10/16/2022
Victoria Hotel - Excellent service! Myself and my friend recently stayed for two nights at the Victoria Hotel - Galway. Upon arrival we were greeted by the friendly receptionist. We had a brought a bottle of prosecco with us to have as a celebration in our room. The receiptionist directed us to the warm and friendly front of house staff (Dearbhla), who kindly opened the bottle for us and provided us with an ice bucket to chill. We ate in the restaurant that evening and the food was incredible!! We both got the sea bass which was superb, along with the creamy sauce and chorizo. The hotel rooms were very clean and if we required anything else (such as an iron/ironing board), we were seen to immediately. Throughout the evening and during our stay the staff were very attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend a stay at this hotel!
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ebG6347MS9/28/2021
Me and my partner stayed for two nights and we where blown away at how we where treated staff are extremely friendly and accomadating and for the bar a huge thanks to chef Ben for the most delicious food I've had in along time it was amazing and to the staff who where overly accomadating and not once hadn't a smile
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Eoin Conroy7/11/2021
5* Staycation Two Nights in the Victoria hotel and we have to say the staff were amazing and couldnt do enough for us.
Covid-19 guidlines very well adhered to, location was perfect for us with Eyre Square only 20 seconds up the street, food and service were brilliant, rooms clean, great breakfast. Staff were very polite especially David the manager.
One bit of advise when booking, we booked at first with booking.com but then got a cheaper rate by booking direct with the hotel and we also got breakfast included and parking
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Pasenger479/28/2021
I say in the hotel all the time when Im in Galway the room are lovely staff are lovely helpful if you need anything the food is great
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Martina Mulvaney7/03/2021
A Gem in the City of the Tribes We stayed here recently for 3 nights and we would rate it as very good to excellent. Location is just off Eyre Square and most city attractions are within walking distance. Parking is available at nearby car park which may be complementary depending on what deal you made on your booking. The hotel may be a bit more expensive than some rivals but we feel it was worth it.
The hotel appeared to be very well maintained and plenty of Covid precautions available, although it was a pity that the hand gel dispenser at the main door did not work at any time over the 3 days. First impressions!!.
Staff were excellent and most courteous, from the housekeeping lady that allowed me jump the Que for the lift when I was bringing in the luggage to the reception staff that sorted out my parking.
The room was spotlessly clean and very well presented, although we both got a bit of a stale air smell when we entered the room as if it had not been opened up for a few days. Maybe good in these Covid times but again First Impressions.
The room was serviced each day with fresh towels and a general clean up.
Breakfast was table service and excellent both in variety and quality as well as quantity. They must have very good kitchen staff because we ate in the hotel for lunch one day and each night also and the fare was excellent. Same menu each night but there was enough for us to sample a variety of dishes.
So overall a big thumbs up to the establishment and if we were visiting the City of Tribes again, we would have no hesitation in staying here again.
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Joe M10/19/2021
Extremely convenient location. Decently comfortable beds. First rate staff.
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Ferdia O'Brien4/04/2018
A great hotel A lovely hotel in a great location, near train station sbd Bar street, really friendly helpful staff. Great food, lovely breakfast and a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant . A great place for friends and family,
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niamhcP1428OS11/06/2021
Best holiday ever I was there with my family and it was amazing.
Great check in, breakfast and just a lovely atmosphere.
Service was also very good and attentive.
Can really recommend it.
You can tell, that they love what they're doing.
Would go there anytime again.
See ya again.
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eme1994-eve12/09/2021
OK hotel with a great location. OK, this was a nice enough hotel with an excellent location.
The only strange thing that i'd never experienced before was at the breakfast.
When we asked for coffee - we both drink coffee, 99% of the time we would get a pot of coffee brought to the table. Here at this hotel, we were given a cup of boiling water each, with 2 sachets of instant dried coffee. This is the little coffee packet you would find next to your kettle in the room.
To get a proper cup, we were told we needed to pay 3 euro per cup. I've never experienced this before, otherwise its a nice hotel.
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Pipermans4/20/2022
Excellent location and the employees and the rooms were incredible. The people at the desk, and the restaurant were really incredible. Very attentive and friendly. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and the location couldn’t be beat. It was right next to everything! It was a real pleasure staying there.
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nmayrand1212/27/2022
Winter Warmer Package My boyfriend and I recently stayed in the hotel for one night and enjoyed the Winter Warmer package.
The room was very nice, as was the bathroom in the room.
We dined in Queen Street and were disappointed on arrival to see the menu was different and smaller than the one shown on the website. The food overall was nice but nothing special. Our starters were both very nice (Caesar salad and goats cheese) however our mains were not as good (burger which was dry and fish and chips). The service in Queen Street however was amazing and all the staff were very friendly and attentive.
When leaving the bar that night we enquired what time breakfast was served until the next morning and we were told 10:30, but when we arrived for breakfast at 10:10 the following morning we were told breakfast had stopped being served which was again, disappointing as we had breakfast included in our stay. The girl who was in the restaurant cleaning up told us we could take any of the continental breakfast that had not been put away yet back up to our room with us which we did.
Despite these few things, we still had a lovely stay and would return sometime in the future.
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niamh1952/02/2023
Decent
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Grzesiek Muzyka10/04/2021
Lovely place right in the heart of eyre square
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John Yeates4/04/2020
Jewel in the heart of Galway city From the moment we arrived at the Victoria, we were uplifted by the warmth of the reception we received in this gem of a hotel. Just off Eyre Square, a two minute amble from Ceannt Station, this hotel hardly could be better located. Tired after an eventful trip by bus and rail (don't ask) from Dublin, we decided to dine at the hotel's own Queen Street gastro bar. Mary has the crusted bass and I went for the Queen Stack burger. Both were splendid and decent value too. Even more impressive was the friendliness and efficiency of Paddy and the team. The room, No 306, was spotless and comfortable and even boasted an Espresso machine. Breakfast the next morning was hearty, covering all bases from fresh croissants to a substantial fry, setting us up perfectly for an eventful day on the Aran Islands (shuttle bus to Connemara Aerodrome stops right outside the front door). Then back for a night to remember in Galway's Latin Quarter ... even on a Monday the place was buzzing. For sure, we'll be back toGalway and The Victoria. More
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kmacginty6/14/2022
Great staff lovely hotel with literally the best staff and nice bar with smoking area. in walking distance to all of galway with loads of shops and bars but view from room window wasnt great but overall would definitely recommend More
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Orla R2/19/2023
Great place, stayed for daughters hen party 8 of us staying here for my daughters hen party. We ate in The Queens Street restaurant within The Victoria Hotel on the first night and was very pleased with the cocktails and food, delicious food, generous helpings, well presented.
So much so that we ate in the second night too, but still no room left to try the chocolate brownie !Breakfast, great choice also.
Staff very pleasant especially the lovely Dervla who even captured on camera us in our "costumes " the first night, hen as a "box of crayons" and chicks as 7 individual coloured crayons!
All the staff were lovely, friendly, polite and Sarah was our waitress who also did an amazing job!
The hotel is amazing, they have done a grand job of renovations, it's clean, spacious and very close to everywhere.
Would recommend to anyone, if I'm ever in Galway again I would have no hesitations booking back into The Victoria
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Shirley S4/09/2022
Great! Super super well located, next to the beautiful Christmas market in Galway. Food is good value and tasty. Rooms are clean and comfy. Awesome base to explore this fantastic part of Ireland. Would definitely recommend!
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675verew12/19/2021
Very good hotel one block from Eyre Square and Ceannt Railway Station in the heart of Galway.
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Ed SMALLMAN4/04/2019
Lovely hotel newly done up
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cuan kenneally4/04/2019
Great hotel. Nice staff. Great location, next to the bus and rail station and very central.one minute walk from shops, restaurants and pubs.
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Mary Christmas4/04/2018
Excellent! Myself and my friend attended the Victoria Hotel restaurant for lunch yesterday and we were *extremely* impressed. The professionalism and courtesy of the two ladies at the main hotel reception was to set the tone to follow. The cleanliness and layout if the entire foyer and restaurant and bar area was the highest standard. In particular, I was impressed by the Art Deco design of the bar area which I understand had been redesigned recently. A 1920s feel created a unique ambience. Wall designs of tropical plants and verdant growth is a cozy and interesting design feature which we discussed at length. As for the lunch itself, I was very impressed with the Cod and I had a side of Sautéed Onions. As onions are my favourite food, I was eager to taste this and I was not disappointed. They were softly done and not over cooked. My friend had the Gnocchi which was equally excellent. The manager was very professional and helpful and every place should be run like this!
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B2610EFmichaelk10/14/2021
Exceptional Arrived to a great welcome by Aishling. She was very attentive and explained everything from WIFI to breakfast. We felt very safe with the covid19 restrictions they had in place. The room was clean, neat and tidy. HSK refreshed our room everyday. The breakfast was also tasty and enjoyable. Overall a very pleasant hotel and staff with a great location.
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CiaranK7111/10/2020
Good stay Stayed three nights midweek rooms are recently refurbished to a very good standard had a couple of small issues nothing major which were quickly rectified breakfast and dinner very good staff also really friendly will be back again