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Skeffington Arms Hotel

3.0 of 5
28 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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Ranked #11 of 48 hotels in Galway
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at The Skeff in April 2013, for our 30th birthdays. Galway is such a young vibrant city with lots of shops and serious nightlife, and The Skeff is right in the middle of it. If you're looking for a quiet place, this is not the place for you. But it was perfect for us! The shops, clubs and... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. Hope you enjoyed your birthday in Galway City. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa & team Front Office Manager More

Perth, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed for 3 nights and were a little worried about some past reviews, however our experience was brilliant... Sad to leave and would definitely stay again. Our group had 2 rooms, one at the front of the hotel and one at the "side". As mentioned in past reviews , the front one has some noise from the downstairs pub... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Indianapolis, Indiana
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

The Skeffington Arms is a small and historic hotel right on the main square in Galway. The location is great, the staff very nice. Our room was small, and a bit shabby, with torn window curtains. The bedsheets weren't fitted, so they just barely covered mattress. The bathroom however was amazingly updated and sleek and our friends' room across the... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

This hotel has great rooms and very friendly service. They were an hour late cleaning our room after check-in which was annoying but okay since our room was very nice. The bar had a great band. Unfortunately, there is also a nightclub right behind the rooms. The noise kept us up most the night. So if you're planning to be... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review on Trip Advisor. Here at the Skeffington Arms Hotel we strive to offer a warm, welcoming environment for all our guests and this something which has been commented on over and over by other reviewers. So thank you for taking to time to let other reviews know we... More

Clare
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145 reviews 145 reviews
70 hotel reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Normally only went into this bar for a few drinks but recently went with work for some food and thought it was a great spot. The lunch menu is extensive and you can opt for carvery or order something from the menu. The food was very tasty and didn't take too long to come out if you are short on... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear Voilareally, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on tripadvisor about your recent visit to The Skeff Bar & Kitchen. I was delighted to read about your enjoyable time with us. We here at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen pride ourselves on offering wholesome, homecooking at a reasonable price. I have passed your kind words on... More

las vegas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Great location, lovely room, helpful staff, good size rooms, comfortable beds and a fabulous hot shower! Couldn't be happier. It is just steps away from the bus and train station, and a block from the main shopping area and pedestrian area.

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Vancouver, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

There are lots of great things about Skeffington Arms. The rooms are bright and cheery, the reception is very helpful and friendly, and the shower in our room was perfect. However, we stayed on the alley side on the first floor and the noise from the "pub" (it's more like a nightclub) made our room shake from the bass. Worse,... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review on Trip Advisor. Here at the Skeffington Arms Hotel we strive to offer a warm, welcoming environment for all our guests and this something which has been commented on over and over by other reviewers. So thank you for taking to time to let other reviews know we... More

Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

The Skeffington Arms is in an excellent location from which you walk down the main thoroughfare to tons of shops, restaurants and pubs. They give a discount for the car park on Merchants which is a nice perk as well. The room was large and very clean. It also had a ton of plugs for charging all your electronic devices.... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Dublin, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I often stay in the Skeffington on business in Galway and would recommend it to business people and tourists alike. The hotel is bang on Eyre Square which is about as central as you can get in Galway. The rooms are clean, comfortable and of a decent standard, although I would have to agree with the other reviewer on the... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is my second time at the skeffington ,The first being last year when we wandered in for a drink and ended up staying there 8 hours , This time we stayed at the hotel after being so impressed on our 1st visit , you could really not want for any more ,, the pub is massive with all interconnecting... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

 
 
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  • Eyre square(12)
  • Great location(5)
  • Car park(4)
  • Very good(3)

Additional Information about Skeffington Arms Hotel

Address: 28 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Galway
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 48 hotels in Galway
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Imagine a stay in the heart of the city in a luxury hotel, with everything on your doorstep for that perfect stay in Galway, city of the tribes. The Skeffington Arms Hotel is ideally located in an enviable position, overlooking the newly refurbished Eyre Square, within distance of rail & bus terminals & just a short stroll from an array of shops, restaurants, bars and theaters. With just 24 bedrooms, a strong emphasis is on personal service and attention to detail, so whether its business or pleasure our friendly and helpful staff will make your visit an enjoyable one. ... more   less 
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