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The Hardiman vs Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Both Hotel Meyrick and Glenlo Abbey Hotel are recommended by professionals. On balance, Glenlo Abbey Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Meyrick. Glenlo Abbey Hotel is ranked #3 in Galway with accolades from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The Hardiman
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's
Eyre Square, Galway
From $145 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Locations don't get much more central than this: Perched on the edge of Eyre Square, the Hotel Meyrick is right in the center of the action in Galway."
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Star Service
"This hotel's fortunes appear to have shifted for the better, and anyone looking for something both historic and contemporary will do well here."
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Avoid rooms facing the rail and bus stations in back, as they are dreary and noisy.
Fodor's
"Victorian character and restrained opulence with black-and-white-checkered tiles, sash windows, solid oak fixtures, and crystal chandeliers. The upstairs corridors are still wide enough."
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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
Fodor's
"Glenlo Abbey beckons with a lobby that resembles a gentlemen's club, with parquet floors, chesterfields, and leather-bound books."
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Frommer's
"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."
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Star Service
"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."
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The Telegraph
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."
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Lonely Planet
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."
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