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Forster Court Hotel: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
Forster Street, Galway, Ireland
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2BB1D, €139, total for 2
Ranked #1 of 46 hotels in Galway
4.5 of 5 stars 370 Reviews
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  • Eyre square(13)
  • Bus station(6)
  • Car park(5)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
  • Rooms are clean(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Hen parties(4)
  • Very good(4)
  • Flat screen(4)
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DerrySasta
Derry
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Thoroughly enjoyable stay!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2010

Forster Court provided excellent city-centre accomodation at exceptional value for money! I enjoyed a midweek stay with breakfast and a three course meal included on each day and I was not disappointed! The food more than exceeded my expectations, particularly the fish dishes which were more akin to the standard of a high-end restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making me feel really welcome. It felt like a home away from home and it made the world of a difference having somewhere so pleasant to retreat to after an exhausting day of sight-seeing. The location is perfect, right on the doorstep of Eyre Square and also the Coach station and Tourist Information Office. It is so convenient for those wishing to avail of the many tours of Galway which leave from the Coach Station. The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. The only drawback was that it was quite warm in the room, but this did not detracted from my enjoyment of my stay there. I would highly recommend this hotel and I would gladly return there anytime!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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NavEEdTravels
St. John's, Canada
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Number One Staff, best in Ireland!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2010

The rooms are on par with about any other hotel we stayed at in terms of cleanliness and quality, however the main draw for this hotel is the staff.

Here's a few examples. I'm a Newfoundlander (East Coast of Canada) and driving on the left is a new experience for me, getting around the country, not so bad, but once in a city, it gets intimidating. We pulled up in front of the door and one of the staff came out and brought our luggage in and then jumped in the car with me to get me to the car park. I asked him to drive seeing as I wasn't sure about the area. I bumped into him many times through our stay, a great fellow, I think his name was Pavel, but I'm not sure.

The bar staff are SUPER friendly, say hello to Roonan at the bar for sure! Busy as bee's but super friendly.

We were going down to the center of town for dinner one evening, when we asked the girl at the front desk to call us a cab. She offered up the hotel limo for a complimentary ride down. She sent us into the bar for a drink to wait the 15 minutes for it to show up. After about 25, we were getting hungry and it was getting late so we went to check on it, she informed us that the limo was dealyed due to an accident further out, so we said that's fine a cab was our initial plan so she rang us one.

When the cab showed up, she rushed out before us, paid for the cab, and I do believe she covered our two beers at the bar. She was so apologetic for the delay, which really only set us back 20 minutes or so. We didn't have reservations, so we were in no hurry..

We ate at the hotel restaurant one evening and had some of the best mushroom risotto I have ever tasted. Great food, and a good deal for those staying there.

At any rate, the staff here make the stay for sure! The included breakfast is a welcome, delicious treat for sure. Top notch service for sure! Highly recommended!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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TyroneBeanie86
Tyrone
1 review
“Best hotel I have stayed in and will definately be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2010

I have stayed in many parts of Galway over the years and this was by far the best hotel yet. The location is right in eyre square, food was excellent and prices were surprisingly competitive. All staff were so accomodating and nothing was a problem. Rooms were very clean and very spacious. I can definately say that I will be back again, except I will stay for longer next time!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LRO08
Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Excellent Hotel in Galway City”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2010

Booked the Forester Court Hotel for a hen night to Galway. From the time of booking to the end of our stay the staff were excellent. Very accommodating and extremely friendly. The hotel itself is in an excellent location within walking distance of bars, restaurants and shops. The rooms are on the small side but very clean and comfortable. Will definately be back here and would recommend to anybody to stay here!

  • Stayed July 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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wjaWexford
Enniscorthy, Ireland
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
17 helpful votes
“Nice hotel in great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010
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Stayed here for one night in June. Asked for a nice quiet room and was given one at the back well away from the street.
The staff at reception, the bar, and the breakfast room were very friendly and accomodating.
Had dinner in the bar and it was exceptional. Parking is available in the multi-storey car park at the back of the hotel for €10 overnight.
The hotel is 2 minutes walk to Eyre square and the rail and bus station. It is also very easy to reach by car.
I recommend this hotel if you are looking for a nice city central hotel in Galway.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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