The Residence Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Quay Street

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Quay Street, Galway, Galway, H91 P628
  • Quay Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Galway Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Triple Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Galway

Galway City Centre stay.A stay at this Galway City Centre hotel places you steps from Quay Street and within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square. Hall of the Red Earl and Druid Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spanish Arch - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Galway Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Galway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 9 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tigh Neachtain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Front Door - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Residence Hotel

3-star hotel near Quay Street
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Residence Hotel also features concierge services, a front-desk safe, and an ATM. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Residence Hotel offers 20 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 10:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (246 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch Galway
Residence Hotel Galway
Spanish Arch Hotel Galway
Residence Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel
The Residence Hotel Galway
The Residence Hotel Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Residence Hotel to the airport?

The Residence Hotel is 59 mi (68-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Residence Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Residence Hotel.

How close is The Residence Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (7-min drive) from Grattan Beach and 1.7 mi (8-min drive) from Ladies Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Residence Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Residence Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13 per person. It's available every day from 10:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Residence Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesar's Palace (3-min drive) and Claudes Casino (3-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Residence Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per night.

Does The Residence Hotel have a pool?

The Residence Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Residence Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Residence Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Residence Hotel to downtown Galway?

The Residence Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Galway.

The Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 316 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shower was very poor. Very slow and never changed temperature really. However, the food in the restaurant was brilliant and the front desk service was great. Area of the hotel couldn't be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. Parking is literally next door - great value given the location. Staff are super friendly. And they left a nice note and a box of chocolates when I asked for something special for my gf. Lovely touch and really appreciated. The room itself is lovely, new and clean. Great bathroom and shower/bath. Zero complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Del

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Dublin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central and has all the mod cons you need for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Galway. Best location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how easy it was to get everywhere. The restaurant and bar were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JEFFERY, Corunna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Business traveler

If you're a party person this hotel is for you ;)

The size of the rooms was decent, loved the in room coffee pot and you can't be at the location BUT the pub below was BLASTING music well past 2am and even with 2 sound machines and closed windows no sleep was to be had. Staff were polite but not friendly and with no breakfast service available we'll make a different choice on our next visit to Galway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tishree

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was dantastic. The location was oerfect for sightseeing, food, and nightlife. It is loud at night due to the nightlife in the area, but we expected that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are right in the middle of a lot of action at this hotel! Made it so easy to explore. Parking is at the garage a few buildings down, but it was easy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Small rooms in the latin quarter. Very convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PERFECT location if your looking for easy shopping and dining options. Relaxed nightlife on Quay street just steps out the door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Location but no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing.

This hotel was one of the biggest disappointments in our 4 week trip in the British Isles. It is located on a very busy and loud walking street, making it difficult to access and loud outside until around 3 am. The elevator smelled, the coffee maker leaked and didn’t work and the shower water pressure was non existent. The room was over $300 Euros per night - too expensive for its shortfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024