The House HotelvsOranhill Lodge
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, The House Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Oranhill Lodge. The House Hotel ranks #4 in Galway with recommendations from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Star Service.
The House Hotel
 Oyster
 Star Service
 Michelin Guide
 Fodor's
 The Telegraph
 Independent
 Frommer's
Spanish Parade, Galway
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
Upscale
 "This intimate, 40-room boutique is one of Galway's best upscale options, and has charm to spare, with a historic stone exterior and bold, quirky interior." Full review
 "The rates and buoyant youthful atmosphere make this place a good choice for young executives and midrange travelers searching out a personable, quirky residential-style hotel." Full review
 "Menu: (bar lunch Monday-Saturday) 22€- 25€ - Carte: 25€-37€" 
 "The House Hotel is arguably Galway's best-appointed property, just a stone's throw from the best of the city's vibrant restaurant and pub scene...rooms are contemporary and smart. " Full review
8.0
 "This contemporary four-star hotel is a great base for exploring Ireland’s most bohemian city — named European Capital of Culture 2020." Full review
 "Top of the lot is The House Hotel. A centrally located boutique hotel, its contemporary rooms are on the small side but they ooze elegance and comfort. " 
City guide
September 4, 2021
 "This four-story stone building in Galway's historic area, next to the Spanish Arch, was formerly a warehouse, and is now a boutique loft hotel." Full review
Oranhill Lodge
 Oyster
Oranhill, Oranmore, Oranmore, Galway
From $88/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Breakfast included
 - Breakfast buffet
 - Fax / photocopying
 
Budget
 "Oranhill Lodge is a friendly bed-and-breakfast off N18 -- the main route connecting Derry and Cork -- and is about a 15-minute drive to Galway city center, and a five-minute walk to Oranmore Village." Full review