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The Spanish Arch Hotel


Hotel class 2.0 of 5
Quay Street | Latin Quarter, Galway, Ireland

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  • Very clean(5)
  • Really good(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Staff are great(3)
  • Flat screen(3)
  • Live music(3)
  • First day(3)
  • Next door(3)
  • Great time(3)
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65% of travellers recommend
3.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
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1 of 5 stars
KIRKY1916   3 contributions
Midlands
31 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

First time to Galway, fantastic place, the Hotel was ideal for our purpose, racing, drinking and music, within 50 yards there was so much going on. Staff were very helpful, moved us to a better room than first given as it was at back and view was a brick wall. got a better room at front, but be aware of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Jean100   1 contribution
Dublin, Ireland
27 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Couples New

Very disappointing stay. The room was extremely noisey and when I noticed that 3 of the window catches were missing and therefore the windows didn't close properly I wasn't surprised. I contacted the reception desk before 10pm and a young man who informed me he was working in the bar and not actual reception staff came to my assistance. He... more

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5 of 5 stars
AaronMurphy   1 contribution
Waterford, Ireland
27 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

Stayed for 2 nights. Fantastic Location! The room was a good size. We didn't have great view but I had requested a quiet room at the back so I cant really complain there. Lovely staff everyone we met was friendly and so helpful- What a breath of fresh air! Good value and it is located right in the centre of... more

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1 of 5 stars
ger64   1 contribution
Dublin, Ireland
26 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Solo travel

Was overcharged and recieved absolutely no sleep with the noise from people on quay street and also the roadsweepers at 3/4 am, breaking bottles and stacking crates . Reception completely ignored me when i complained the next morning. I also Complained later in the day and was promised a call back which never happened . Makes me question the word... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jasoncork80   1 contribution
Cork, Ireland
20 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We will definately return to the spanish arch hotel! The location is spot on, right in the centre of the city. The bar downstairs is great (We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night and they had a different live band each night, both were outstanding!!). Our room was nice, very clean decent size, looking out over quay street so... more

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1 of 5 stars
Irish1978   21 contributions
Dublin
9 Aug 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Stayed here for two nights over a weekend. Can comfortably say this is in the top 3 worst hotels I have had the misfortune to stay in. The room was filthy, dust on all fixtures, mould on bathroom wall with taps, window latches, bathrom tiles and light switches all broken.Bath was yellow from body fat as was the shower curtain.... more

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4 of 5 stars
dakotahblu   6 contributions
Maryland
2 Jul 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I love the spanish Arch and have stayed there before you cannot beat the location. We were there during the week for 3 nights, so got a great rate of 65 Euro per night, you simply can not beat that. The room was spotless, loved the little balcony and view out onto the Corrib from teh top floor. The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
DubDud   5 contributions
Dublin
1 Jul 2010 | Trip type: Couples

€75 room only per room per night is excellent value. The Spanish Arch is right in the heart of the Latin Quarter in the centre of Galway city, beside the docks and just around the corner from Eyre Square. It's also in a pedestrian area so there's no disturbance from traffic noise. The room we had was a good size... more

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4 of 5 stars
colmmcmahon   1 contribution
westmeath
22 Jun 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed in the Spanish Arch Hotel at the start of June during the week, had a great stay, the room was at the front of the hotel so we could soak up the atmosphere. They had a great traditional band on the two nights we stayed that was one of the best bands i have seen. The hotel is located... more

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2 of 5 stars
alshakesby   1 contribution
Dublin, Ireland
13 Jun 2010 | Trip type: Couples

The room we were initially given had not yet been cleaned and was in a bad state. The receptionist then gave us a room on the top floor, which was at least clean. You can see how the hotel must have been lovely once but it is now rather shabby. The windows do nothing to minimise the noise from the... more

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Address: Quay Street | Latin Quarter, Galway, Ireland
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