Just home from 5 days art holiday in this hotel. There were a group of 12 and we were all in agreement that the staff were superb. They were all friendly, efficient, and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We had great 'craic' with some of them (in Ireland that means fun). Management went to a lot of trouble to accomodate our every need. It was a 'first' try for them at an Art course. Our teacher Michael Hanrahan was very helpful and friendly and we all enjoyed ourselves. Our food was very good and plentiful . The first evening was extremely busy there and my beef wasn't as nice as the rest of the weeks meals, but overall we thought it was really nicely presented , varied, and tasty. The value was amazing! My en-suite room was a good size with a comfy bed, iron, tea etc. and everywhere was very clean. The pool, steam room and sauna were nice and clean, unfortunately the jacussi was out of action for a few days. The hotel is on a main road in a village with shops but I wasn't aware of traffic noise. It doesn't take long to get into Galway city and there is a frequent bus service. If you have time visit a gorgeous Irish craft shop and gallery a few mins. walk from the hotel behind Supervalue s'market, can't remember name of it but there was fab. stuff . Some old ruins close. A Franciscan friary from the 13th century and an old castle which is inhabited. Thanks to Paul Gill and 'gems of staff' for a wonderful visit and a really nice 3 star hotel.
Room Tip: I stayed in room 206 which was on the second floor and was very quiet.All rooms except two are non-s...
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
15 January 2012
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip advisor. I am delighted that you enjoyed our first Art Course with Michael. The team here at the hotel relay enjoyed looking after you as you all were so nice. Thank you for all your recommendations on how to improve the product here at the Claregalway Hotel and we look forward to you coming back again.
Kind Regards,
Paul
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC