The Hardiman

4.5 star property
Victorian Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Lounge
Reception
Exterior
James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Eyre Square, Galway
  • Eyre Square
    1 min walk
  • Shop Street
    3 min walk
  • St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    6 min walk
  • Galway (GWY)
    17 min drive

Room options

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Galway

A luxury stay in the heart of Galway awaits you at The Hardiman. You'll find Eyre Square a few steps away and Galway Harbour within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 11 square feet (1 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Galway City Centre hotel include Galway City Museum and Galway Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galway Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Galway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Skeff Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Pucan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Connell's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hardiman

Victorian Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury The Hardiman also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of The Hardiman was completed in March 2020.

This Victorian Galway hotel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hardiman offers 97 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Satellite televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 11 per night)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 11 per night (1148 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Hotel Meyrick
Hotel Meyrick Galway
Meyrick
Meyrick Galway
Meyrick Hotel
Meyrick Hotel Galway
Hotel Meyrick
The Hardiman Hotel
The Hardiman Galway
The Hardiman Hotel Galway

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hardiman?

The closest beach to The Hardiman is Grattan Beach (1.7 km).

Does The Hardiman serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hardiman?

No, The Hardiman does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Hardiman?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hardiman?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Hardiman?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Hardiman Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 178 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. Staff was great and the Bar/ restaurant, Especially the manager Bryan, was great. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Maple Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous! The staff was so friendly at check in. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. We loved the breakfast as well. So much to offer for dining options too. And the location can’t be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roseanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooftop view, very sloppy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Wei Lyn Valerie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really looking forward to our stay but were really disappointed. Firstly, it’s great location and staff are nice (tbh, it’s Ireland - everyone is lovely anywhere you go). But everything else was not good. From the reception confusion around our booking - they deactivated our room key mid stay and gave our room key to my family who were checking in - to a room which had poor ventilation, tiny toilets, no drainage in the bathroom, and not good breakfast. I’d probably say, find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

The best Galway stay anyone could ask for!
Meticulous hotel. Service could not have been better. Wonderful, outgoing staff. Organized to the maximum.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good to revisit a place where I stayed as a child
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mardy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay of our entire trip! The property was gorgeous, the staff was incredible, the location couldn’t have been better. If we’re ever in Galway again, we will stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam, Lynden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was obvious that the hotel was having staffing issues. Great location and room was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right at the center of town on Eyre Square, and easy walking to the main core and river. Lots of activity in the area and lots to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building - rooms were super and spacious. Staff were very helpful and worked hard especially at breakfast when it was very busy at times. Excellent áreas to relax in around the hotel. Great location opposite Eyre Park and near all the bars and restaurants. Parking in multi-storey near by. They have reserved areas for the hotel and reduced rates but wasn’t told about reserved areas when booking in which would of helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

panagiota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William, Wilkes Barre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed it. Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An old hotel and a bit dated, but location is superb and staff are fantastic! We chose to do valet parking, which was well worth the money. Breakfast is included and is a great buffet…but you can also order items from a menu at no additional charge. For me, food was great, I slept really well,staff were awesome, and location is fantastic. All I could hope for!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Eatontown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Lovely property and room was very spacious and comfortable. The only negative would be the server never ordered my breakfast and I waited over 30 min for eggs Benedict that were frankly awful. Overcooked. But loved the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katespedia

Lovely staff and the best Irish breakfast we had in our whole trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with amazing staff
The staff was amazing. The location was great. Only downside was the room was really hot and didn't cool down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camellia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pretty hotel on Eyre Square!
Great location, parking is not particularly close and it is paid. The room layouts cause for quite a long walk with your luggage up various stairs and down long hallways to get to some of the rooms. Besides that, very pretty hotel, nice rooms, and unbeatable location for Galway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024