The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Eyre Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Mod Pod

  • 136 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Super Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Dean Galway

4-star hotel in Galway City Centre
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Dean Galway provides a steam room and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

The Dean Galway is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Dean Galway has 2 restaurants on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 360 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room and gym

Nice gym and pool and room was nice too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel itself looks lovely and has great facilities. But the rooms are small (even the superior rooms lack space for your bags) and we kept stubbing our toe on the bed while trying to squeeze between the wall and the bed. The bed itself was two singles pushed together with a saggy foam layer on top. The bathroom was nicely decorated, but we were disappointed that the shower soap dispenser was left empty during our 2 day stay, and we were given a comically small towel on the second night. Facilities at the hotel were lovely, particularly the gym and the outdoor pool/jacuzzi. Definitely 5 stars for both of these. Overall, service at The Dean lacked warmth (which is unusual in Ireland), and didn't really align with expectations or the cost charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very good no complaints staff very efficient and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely 2 night stay. The room was really comfortable and clean. The heated pool and facilities were great. Great distance in to town everything within walking distance. Really enjoyed our break away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Another noisy night in anothet Dean

I stayed in the ground floor room and unfrotunately there was a party on downstairs on a Sunday. With no soundproofing and noise from the smoking area it was impossible to sleep. I asked the receptionist could i move rooms and she said there were none on another floor and was not honest on what time the music would stop. She passified me but did not help. It took three visits to reception to find out it would be going on much later and that i could move rooms. But I demanded a room switch that was not offered . I didnt sleep at all. The decor is nice and the gym and pool are nice but there is little thought for the fact people might want to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience. Decor was very cool. Lots of mirrors lights & high ceilings. However service for drinks was quite slow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stylish spot in Galway

Lovely, modern hotel with a range of facilities. Overall suffers a bit from form over function. Great for insta pics but some of the design not very functional ie bathrooms, layout of (small) room. But did get early check in which is always a big plus, and staff were welcoming & friendly. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food. We did order a drink at the bar 1 night but bartender didn't know how to make a negroni. Be aware if you want the room serviced you have to alert them - I get the reasoning for this but also expect it to be standard in a 4* hotel. When we returned at 6pm to a non-serviced room I was disappointed, however the front desk did get it sorted right away, so that was good. Rooms are small, bed was very soft so I found it quite uncomfortable but that's my personal preference. The heated pool looked lovely although I did not partake, but will next time. Great location, only a short walk to the centre of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorcan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for groups, but some uncertainties

Booked 4 rooms here on Sunday 29th, told Peigs bar was open till 2, but came back to the hotel at 11.30 to be told that Peigs was closing as the bar man had to work in the morning. Porter served us in the reception area, bur disappointing all the same
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great city spot

Great stay in this city centre hotel - room was upgraded and very comfortable - the best hotel towels for a long time! Only gripe -parking is a 5-6 minute walk away (in the rain) Rooftop bar and terrace fab - look forward to returning in the summer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlaith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZELAIKHA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024