The Ardilaun HotelvsMaldron Hotel Oranmore Galway
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Ardilaun Hotel ranks slightly higher than Maldron Hotel Galway. The Ardilaun Hotel is ranked #9 in Galway with praise from 2 sources like Star Service, Oyster.
The Ardilaun Hotel
 Star Service
 Oyster
Taylors Hill, Galway
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 
 "A mile west of town (a 20-minute walk to the center) on 2 leafy hectares, this family-run Georgian manor house operates in the tradition of a country-house hotel." Full review
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These also have flat-screen TVs. All rooms now have Wi-Fi.
Comprising deluxe rooms and suites, the newer units display more attention to detail, and are the ones to request, though there is quite a price differential between these and the standard units.
Upper-middle-range
 "The 123-room Ardilaun is an upper-middle-range hotel set on five acres of beautiful gardens in Taylors Hill, a short drive from Galway's city center." Full review
Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway
 Oyster
on N6, beside 2nd Roundabout, Oranmore, Galway
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
Mid-Range
 "The 113-room Maldron Hotel Galway is a mid-range option suited to both families and business travelers." Full review