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Carlton Hotel Galway City

Star Rating 3 Star
Location Galway City, County Galway
Open All Year

The Carlton Hotel Galway City is one of the leading hotels in Galway, and located just 5 minutes drive from Galway City Centre. Galway is well known for it's great shopping and good food with plenty to see & do, including a great nightlife of dancing, concerts, funfairs, festivals and much more.
Other amenities at the Carlton Hotel Galway City include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free high speed internet access in bedrooms, free car parking and free daily newspaper. The hotel offers superior guest bedrooms and suites (including interconnecting rooms), and the wonderful Rueben's Restaurant.

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Rooms at the Carlton Galway City

At the Carlton Hotel Galway City, Superior Rooms are spacious and bright, contemporary in design, and offer that touch of luxury for your stay. Guestrooms come in a choice of King, Twin or Interconnecting.

All Guestrooms Feature:

Ensuite Bathroom with Power Shower
Interactive Satellite TV with Pay Per View Movies
4MB Speed Internet Access
In-Room Laptop Size Safe
Hairdryer
Tea / Coffee Station
Crisp white bed linen and duvets
Direct Dial Telephone
Ironing Station
Trouser Press

Family rooms at this child friendly hotel have all the amenities of Superior Rooms and consist of a double bed and single bed. A rollaway bed or cot can be added for a 2nd child but Cot blankets are not provided. Alternatively for a longer stay you can avail of our luxurious Family Suites.
The Carlton Kids Club is an extra service we offer most weekends and during school holidays to allow you a chance to relax while your children are entertained by our trained staff.

A Culinary Delight...

Rueben's Restaurant:

Decorated in vibrant hues of rich ruby red, the mixture of velvet, chiffon and dark woods of Rueben's restaurant, adds a touch of elegance to your stay creating an ambiance only surpassed by the fine food and warm service.
The Buffet Breakfast served from 7.30am to 11.00am - choose from a delicious array of pastries, cereals, yoghurts, cheeses and fruit, or a hearty Full Irish Breakfast.

In the evening, relax and experience, delicious, modern food. The excellent food combined with stylish décor, an upbeat, lively atmosphere and attentive, friendly service make the restaurant ‘the perfect dining experience’.

Bar Solo:

The Bar is alive with chatter, offering live entertainment most weekends. With an excellent team of staff, we are proud of our renowned friendly service, guaranteeing a relaxed atmosphere for our customers.
Our Lunch Menu is available from 12.30pm – 3.00pm daily and our evening menu is available from 3pm - 9pm Sunday to Thursday and 3pm - 8.30pm Friday & Saturday. Click here to view our menu.

About Galway City

In a recent nationwide survey the people of Galway were found to be Ireland's happiest! And visiting Galway City, the capital of their county it is not hard to see why. It is a lively university city of narrow streets, quaint shopfronts, bustling pubs and stunning surrounding scenery. It has always attracted a bohemian mix of musicians, artists and intellectuals and that attitude is palpable as you walk the streets. Galway has been commercially important since the 11th century when it was a centre for trade with Spain and Portugal. In 1477 Christopher Columbus paid a visit. Galway earned the title “City of the Tribes” around that time, when it was ruled by 14 wealthy merchant families. Today it is lively, with loads of things to do, and is so popular that it can get very crowded in summer, especially during the annual Galway Races. The annual Arts Festival also attracts thousands, especially for its street parade, organized by the multi-award winning production company, Macnas. Its famous Druid Theatre produces and stages plays and has toured internationally, winning awards, including Tonys on Broadway.

The following locations are in close proximity to Galway City

Connemara (1.5 hours)

Northwest of Galway lies the rocky, barren, but breathtakingly stunning region of Connemara. This area is one of the few remaining in Ireland where the native tongue (Gaeilge) is still fluently spoken as a first language. Stop off in the fishing village of Roundstone, where currachs, old style featherweight rowing boats are still in everyday use. The village also boasts an impressive crafts complex, selling everything from teapots and sweaters to traditional Irish music instruments. Clifden, Connemara's capital is well worth a visit and the scenic Sky Road drive just outside town should not be missed. From here travel north to see the exquisite neo-gothic Kylemore Abbey, nestled in a lush forest on the edge of Kylemore Lake. However long you spend in Connemara you will be constantly enchanted by the ever changing scenery of mountains and valleys, lakes and beaches and bays. This is Ireland's big sky country.

Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher (1.5 hours)

The small coastal village of Doolin is located on County Clare’s wild Atlantic coast. The surrounding area has much of interest including the barren yet strikingly beautiful Burren region with, among other things, the 5,000 year-old Poulnabrone Dolmen. Also worth a visit is Doonagore Castle and of course the spectacular 650-foot high Cliffs of Moher, which are only a few miles from Doolin. But the real reason people flock to Doolin from all over the world is the traditional music in the local pubs. Until recently Doolin had only three pubs. There are now some new establishments on the scene but we recommend sticking to the old reliables: McGann’s, McDermots and O’Connor’s. Even at that you will be spoilt for choice. Each pub is full most nights with musicians and music lovers alike. Be sure to check out all three!

Westport Town (2 hours)

Westport is a postcard-pretty town with as lovely a main street as you'll be likely to find anywhere in Ireland. The town lies in the shadow of Croagh Patrick with Clew Bay and its 365 islands just to the west. While in Westport be sure to visit Westport House and climb at least a little of Croagh Patrick. Westport House dates from 1730 and offers everything from a dungeon to a zoo! Croagh Patrick is a 765-meter hill where St. Patrick is said to have banished the snakes from Ireland. This hill is climbed (often barefoot) by thousands of Catholic pilgrims each July. South of Westport are some stunning scenic drives leading into the Connemara region. A trip northwards will bring you to remote Achill island which is accessible by a small bridge. Even further off the beaten path is Belmullet in the northwest corner of County Mayo. Westport also boasts a great selection of traditional pubs, among them Matt Molloy's of the Chieftains.

Sligo Town (2 hours)

Sligo, which has a close association with the poet W.B. Yeats offers a fine museum and gallery, much of which is devoted to the great man. Close to Sligo you will find 5,000 year-old megalithic tombs left by the ancient Celtic people. Also worth a look are the ruins of the 19th century Sligo Abbey. One interesting possible diversion will take you to the town of Knock where in 1879 Mary, Joseph, and St. John miraculously appeared. The number of witnesses on that evening and the many subsequent healings that have taken place here leave little doubt in many people's mind that something incredible did in fact happen here. A 12,000 seat Basilica was built to accommodate the vast number of visitors each year.