The Ardilaun Hotel is a historic Galway hotel on Taylors Hill, on the north-western side of the city, a short taxi ride from Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter. It is a historic property with recently updated rooms and a buffet breakfast, and guests rate it strongly. It is a good choice if you would rather wake in a quieter, more residential setting and drive or take a taxi into the centre than sleep above the pubs, and it suits couples, golfers' partners, families with a car and anyone who values a conventional hotel feel with room to move. In winter, when evenings are dark and wet, a hotel with its own restaurant and bar can be a comfortable retreat, though you will need to plan your return from late evenings in town.
Location and getting around
Taylors Hill is outside the compact core, so the Ardilaun is not a walk-everywhere base like the hotels on Eyre Square. The distance is modest, and taxis and local buses make the trip simple, but it changes how you plan evenings in the Latin Quarter and the Christmas Market. If you have hired a car for the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren or Connemara, the position away from the city centre can be an advantage, because you avoid the tangle of central streets and can find parking more easily.
Rooms and who it suits
The recently updated rooms are the most relevant change for guests, because an older hotel can vary widely in condition. Ask the hotel which room category has been refurbished and whether the room you choose is in the updated wing. The buffet breakfast is a plus before a long day trip, and it suits families and groups who want a proper start. It is less suited to travellers who rely on coach tours departing from Eyre Square, unless you are comfortable with a short taxi in the morning.
Good to know
Check parking, breakfast terms and cancellation rules on the booking page, and ask about the hotel's facilities and any winter closures for particular areas. December party nights can fill the bar and restaurant, so request a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. If you want the pubs and the Christmas Market at your door, stay on Eyre Square; if you want a quieter, more traditional hotel with a car, this is a good alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic hotel building
- ✓Recently updated rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Quieter residential setting
- ✓Short taxi to the city centre
- ✓Suits drivers with a car
- ✓Hotel bar and restaurant
- ✓Good for families and groups
Good questions
Where is The Ardilaun Hotel?+
On Taylors Hill, on the north-western side of the city, a short taxi ride from Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter.
Are the rooms updated?+
The hotel is described as having recently updated rooms, so ask which category has been refurbished when you choose a rate.
Is breakfast available?+
A buffet breakfast is offered. Check whether it is included in your rate.
