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The Spanish Arch Hotel: Traveller Reviews

2.0 of 5
Quay Street | Latin Quarter, Galway, Ireland
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Ranked #24 of 46 hotels in Galway
3.5 of 5 stars 134 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Live music(6)
  • Quay Street(6)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Perfect location(3)
  • Bar downstairs(3)
  • Top floor(3)
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Jean100
Dublin, Ireland
1 review
“Avoid this awful place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

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 explained that the "real" receptionist wouldn't be back until 8am and he offered to stuff a towel in the window gap! I declined this offer. The lamp beside the bed was badly chipped and cracked. The furniture was very shabby, there was no remote for the tv and there were cobwebs on the bathroom ceiling. The noise however was the worst aspect of all. All in all a terrible experience and I'm very disappointed that I hadn't read the awful reports the hotel received on trip advisor before I booked. There are plenty of much better and cheaper hotels in Galway city.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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AaronMurphy
Waterford, Ireland
1 review
“Great Spot- Very Good Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

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 the city you couldn't ask for better. Will most definately recommend this hotel to anyone heading to Galway. I hope to get back up to Galway very soon myself

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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ger64
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1 review
“Terrible experience- stay away”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2010

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 " hotel " .

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Jasoncork80
Cork, Ireland
1 review
“Fantastic Location, Excellent Stay!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2010

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 there was abit of street noise on the saturday night but that was expected, didnt bother us anyway cos we were down in the bar most of the night. The staff were great, recommending restaurants and helping with our day trip to the aran islands! This was the best hotel we've stayed in for a long time and we can't wait to return!

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Irish1978
Dublin
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
44 helpful votes
“Disaster....stay far far away”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

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. The hotel is little more than a few rooms over a pub with no reception area, wifi, parking, dining room or any other facilities you would come to expect from a hotel charging €125 per room per night. The band in the bar played until 2am (they were terrible - go to the Kings Head for great live music) but the noise from the street was sufficent to keep us awake regardless, bins being collected at 6am woke us the following morning.......you will be dissapointed by this hotel so please take head and stay well away.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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