Harbour HotelvsGlenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, Glenlo Abbey Hotel scores significantly higher than Harbour Hotel Galway. Glenlo Abbey Hotel comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Harbour Hotel
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
New Docks Rd, The Harbour, Galway
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
Upper-middle-range
 "The 96-room Harbour Hotel Galway is a modern upper-mid-range boutique in the city’s harbor area, a short walk from many top sights, restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
 "This modern hotel with 96 rooms is right down near the tidal zone; many rooms let you gaze out over the vast tidal flats at low tide." Full review
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Star Service
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
Bushypark, Bushypark, Galway
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Glenlo Abbey beckons with a lobby that resembles a gentlemen's club, with parquet floors, chesterfields, and leather-bound books." Full review
 "About 3km (2 miles) outside of Galway on the main Clifden road, this secluded, sprawling stone hotel overlooks Lough Corrib in a sylvan setting, surrounded by a 9-hole golf course." Full review
 "This old-school hotel relies on a steady stream of meetings, weddings, incentive groups and weekend leisure travelers looking for a refreshing dose of the Irish countryside." Full review
8.0
 "Five-star luxury, wonderful architecture, a compelling history and a glorious setting in the west of Ireland make Glenlo Abbey Hotel a beguiling and beautiful prospect." Full review
Top choice
 "Exceptionally preserved period architectural features are complemented by antique furnishings, sumptuous marble bathrooms, duck-down duvets and king-size pillows, along with lavish breakfasts." Full review