About Wards Hotel
The classic Wards Hotel Hotel of Galway provides perfectly-arranged, traditional decor and quaint accommodations within a ten-minute stroll of central Galway.
Choose from ten rooms at Wards Hotel Hotel, each offering basic, clean and cosy amenities including coffee makers, hair dryers, televisions and private bathrooms.
Hotel features comprise free parking and Wi-Fi, tour planning/ticket assistance, room service and luggage storage.
Dine on-site for the daily breakfast or relax over drinks in the popular hotel bar/lounge. If you'd prefer to venture out, try nearby Salthill Fish and Chips, Mona Lisa Italian Cafe or The Galleon for traditional Irish fare, all within a five-minute stroll of the doorstep.
Just steps away from Galway Atlantaquaria, this locale is less than seven minutes' drive from Galway City Museum, Quay Street, Eyre Square, Forthill Graveyard and the stately Galway Cathedral.
Positive Reviews
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Lovely Location and Value
Situated between the Wild Atlantic Way, Salthill Promenade and the various attractions of Galway, this location is a superb base from which to explore the area. Beach walking, shopping and breathtaking natural wonders are all at your fingertips. Remarkably affordable rates include a decent daily breakfast, free parking and a popular pub on the premises. Clean, fun, cheap and cheerful.
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Basic, Cosy Rooms
Rooms are tidy and pristine with neatly-arranged, matching décor and comfortable beds.
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Friendly, Professional Staff
Pleasant and charming, this staff creates a brilliant atmosphere and accommodates your every need from arrival to departure.
Negative Reviews
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Wi-Fi only in Common Areas
Although the free Wi-Fi is widely advertised, it is never revealed until check-in that it's only available in the lobby and common areas - not in the rooms. Very archaic and inconvenient.Wi-Fi only in Common AreasAlthough the free Wi-Fi is widely advertised, it is never revealed until check-in that it's only available in the lobby and common areas - not in the rooms. Very archaic and inconvenient.
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Tiny Parking Lot and Rooms
The free parking area can only fit a handful of cars, so get clarification on that in advance - especially if you have mobility issues or a larger vehicle. Rooms are tiny with minuscule bathrooms which are difficult to use if you aren't a pixie.
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Needs a Refurb ASAP
This spot is a bit outdated, as well as in need of a good scrub in some areas. A fresh coat of paint would do wonders, as would some renovation on the steep and narrow staircases, improved sound-proofing above the bar, and some focused attention to the ancient plumbing and weak shower pressure. Overall, this locale has seen better days, but is still quite acceptable for most casual travellers.