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The Hardiman

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Eyre Square

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Classic Double Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing
The Hardiman offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Childcare
  • Beach shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Why we love this property

Victorian charm in nature
The hotel features striking Victorian architecture and curated decor. Nestled in a provincial park, it's close to the city center. The aesthetic is unique.
Culinary journey
A restaurant serving full breakfast pairs perfectly with the hotel's bar. Culinary adventures await at this foodie-friendly destination.
Rest in elegance
Custom-decorated guestrooms elevate the hotel's luxury feel. Cravings at midnight? The 24-hour room service delivers gourmet treats whenever hunger strikes.

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

James Hardiman Suite ( (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2020
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Eyre Square, Galway

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galway Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Galway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 66 min drive
  • Galway Station - 1 min walk
  • Athenry Station - 25 min drive
  • Craughwell Station - 32 min drive
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pascal Coffee House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Skeff - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hardiman

The Hardiman offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Supervised childcare
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1148 ft (EUR 11 per night)
DONE

Offsite

    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Supervised childcare

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Golfing

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (11 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1852
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 11 per night (1148 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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 pets allowed at The Hardiman?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hardiman?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Hardiman?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Caesar's Palace (4-min drive) and Claudes Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Hardiman and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Eyre Square (1-min walk) and Galway Harbour (7-min walk), along with Galway City Museum (9-min walk) and Galway Cathedral (10-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near The Hardiman?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Hardiman like?

The Hardiman is in Galway City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Galway Station and 7 minutes' walk from Quay Street. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Hardiman Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with great options, a wonderful spread, and excellent food quality. (19 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient valet parking and discounted public parking nearby, with a great location near the park. (7 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served wonderful breakfasts and great food options with excellent staff. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Bar
Parking
Train station
Bathroom
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel with a good staff. MacNeill's pub is great. It's in the center of Eyre Square.
Yoel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good options
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel centrally located with delicious breakfast and lovely bar.
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Right next to the train station and close to “old” Galway.
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, great staff. Lots of history. Beautiful building. Needs a serious refresh, facilities in poor condition.
Reilly Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Perfect location!
Deanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good to revisit a place where I stayed as a child
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely stay here. Great location, staff, rooms and dining.
Declan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel. Staff was great and the Bar/ restaurant, Especially the manager Bryan, was great. Highly recommend this property.
Larry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The center of the city.

Wonderfully helpful and charming staff.The location couldn’t be better.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recommended

Lovely hotel within walking distance of many shops, dining and live music options.
Kristine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really enjoyed it. Would recommend to friends.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to get wherever you are going. Nice and quiet despite proximity to the train station
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

We had a lovely 2 nights stay in the Hardiman the day after storm Eowyn so it was understaffed but the staff that were in attendance were excellent! The food was exceptional, 10/10 Our only gripe would be that the bedrooms are quite dated and could do with some modernisation, but the foyer and the rest of the hotel were very nice and comfortable! Well located for walking around the city, would stay again !
Nancy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Was disappointed in the service and restaurant offerings at this hotel
Moira, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A bit dated but excellent location! Breakfast was ok, not a huge amount of variety. Happy overall with stay and would stay again

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Shelby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
STROME, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice, old property. Room was nice but bathroom was terrible! No fan or ventilation. Wood was rotten around bath/shower from water and black mold evident. Need a major overhaul. Room 227
DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! The one downside was that our room was not ready at check-in time, and we had to wait in the lobby for half an hour.
Cary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel’s location is perfect for seeing the heart of Galway and close to all transportation options. It’s just steps from the train station. The rooms are somewhat dated and could use an update — primarily the bathroom. The staff is very friendly and check in was quick. I appreciate their kindness in merging two separate reservations I’d made (for consecutive nights) and keeping us the same room while also upgrading our stay to include breakfast. The view from our room overlooking the park was beautiful. But what excelled was the restaurant. Breakfast was wonderful every morning. Great food options, all fresh, and the staff is working non-stop to make sure you have everything you need. I also had dinner one night at the restaurant and thought it was amazing. The dessert was one of the best I might have ever had. I would stay here again without hesitation for the location and the dining experience at the hotel.
Yasmine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Best look like you belong

Upon arrival there was no where to stop and check in and drop of luggage. When my wife went in she felt that the staff was snooty. Everyone else we dealt with was very hospitable.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

An awful stay. The glory days of the Hardiman are long gone. Room 410 has been ravaged by damp with walls and rhe ceiling visibly damaged. The toilet seat was loose and the room was like an oven with no aircon. Forget morning sleep-ins - the building site right outside the window will ensure you are wide awake long before 8am The Hardiman is vastly overpriced and poor value for money
Patrick, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hotel rooms need complete renovation. Old, tired and poorly specified
Martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room has everything we needed! Front desk staff was a little short but the gentleman in the oyster bar and a cleaning lady that helped us find our room were fantastic!
Chris, 1-night trip