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Skeffington Arms Hotel

3.0 of 5
28 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

The Skeffington Arms is in an excellent location from which you walk down the main thoroughfare to tons of shops, restaurants and pubs. They give a discount for the car park on Merchants which is a nice perk as well. The room was large and very clean. It also had a ton of plugs for charging all your electronic devices.... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Dublin, Ireland
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I often stay in the Skeffington on business in Galway and would recommend it to business people and tourists alike. The hotel is bang on Eyre Square which is about as central as you can get in Galway. The rooms are clean, comfortable and of a decent standard, although I would have to agree with the other reviewer on the... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This is my second time at the skeffington ,The first being last year when we wandered in for a drink and ended up staying there 8 hours , This time we stayed at the hotel after being so impressed on our 1st visit , you could really not want for any more ,, the pub is massive with all interconnecting... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

meath
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Overall the Skeff was a great place to stay! When we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly receptionist who was very helpful. He recommended some very good places for food. The room was spacious clean and comfortable. The only problem we found was the shower in our room was stuck at scalding hot but the shower in the... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Firstly I would like to thank you for passing on your comments, we appreciate all feedback. After speaking to the receptionist that was on duty that morning, I can assure you she didn’t mean to sound patronising. You had problem with our flushing system in our toilets, in some rooms there is a two flush button and you... More

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Each staff person we dealt with was so welcoming and each went out of their way to help us in some way. Often you find a staffer like that at an establishment, but here we were impressed that it was every staff person. Note also that the attached pub is not like the typical bar in the hotel, where you... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Hoorn, The Netherlands
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The way we were greeted at the reception it felt like we had nothing to worry about, the friendly staff is there to help you in every way you need or like. The hotel is attached to a beautiful pub/dance facility. If you fancy a late night drink, it's there. If you like an early (full Irish) breakfast, you can... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Myself and my friends were here for a night. What a fabulous location in Galway, so central to everything. The bar is full of character. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast was the best I've ever had. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was just fab. Will defiantly be back again.

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Granada, Spain
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Great central location right on Eyre Square and walking distance to everything in the pretty town of Galway. Welcoming staff and clean, comfortable, modern accommodation attached to fabulous old character pub. Great breakfast, individually cooked (not withering in a buffet), served in a lovely character room over the pub. Worth mentioning that parking is around the corner in the public... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Krakow, Poland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The hotel is situate just in the center of beautiful city Galway, which allows you to catch the local atmosphere. rooms are very comfortable equipped with everything one needs to feel good. If you want to try Irish beer you are in a perfect place cause hotel is situated very close to the oldest and largest pub in Galway. There... More

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your review of our hotel. Your kind comments are greatly appreciated by us all here at the hotel. We hope to welcome you back to us very soon and thanks again for your review. Best Wishes from all the team, Lisa Nee Front Office Manager More

Donegal Town, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

stayed at the skeff last week again can only say another great visit staff great hotel bar and resturant all good room clean and comfortable always enjoy this hotel thanks to all for making it such a good place to come to .

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Skeffingtonmanager, Front Office Manager at Skeffington Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for your lovely review on trip advisor in which I have just read. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to tell others about your experience with us here at The Skeffington Arms Hotel. I am delighted that you found the hotel to be high standard and very proud of your comments regarding the customer care... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Skeffington Arms Galway
Hotel Skeffington Arms
Address: 28 Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Western Ireland > Province of Connacht > County Galway > Galway
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 48 hotels in Galway
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Imagine a stay in the heart of the city in a luxury hotel, with everything on your doorstep for that perfect stay in Galway, city of the tribes. The Skeffington Arms Hotel is ideally located in an enviable position, overlooking the newly refurbished Eyre Square, within distance of rail & bus terminals & just a short stroll from an array of shops, restaurants, bars and theaters. With just 24 bedrooms, a strong emphasis is on personal service and attention to detail, so whether its business or pleasure our friendly and helpful staff will make your visit an enjoyable one. ... more   less 
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