The Galmont Hotel & SpavsThe Ardilaun Hotel
Both The Galmont Hotel & Spa and The Ardilaun Hotel are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Galmont Hotel & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Ardilaun Hotel. The Galmont Hotel & Spa is ranked #2 in Galway with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Star Service
 The Telegraph
 Independent
Lough Atalia Rd, Galway 
From $163/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Against several newcomers, the Radisson Blu has successfully defended its reputation as Galway's hippest hotel." Full review
 "A recent renovation has transformed this once-bland hotel into a more modern, interesting place to stay with a great location near Eyre Square." Full review
 "Overall, this property's location is ideal for those in search of a hotel within easy walking distance to downtown." Full review
8.0
 "Everyone’s welcome at this family-friendly place." Full review
 "The Galmont Hotel and Spa is a more muted and centrally located alternative" 
City guide
September 4, 2021
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