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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Lough Atalia Rd, Galway, Ireland (Formerly Radisson SAS)
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway
Ranked #16 of 46 hotels in Galway
4.0 of 5 stars 532 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Eyre square(36)
  • Breakfast buffet(20)
  • Very good(17)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Hot tub(9)
  • Reception staff(8)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Leisure facilities(7)
  • Car park(7)
  • Mini bar(6)
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Northern Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Would recommend, lovely hotel but food lets it down.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

We stayed here for a wkend break using a special deal with breakfast each morn and one eve meal.

The location is great and very close to eyre square. We checked in on Fri evening around 8.20pm. Reception staff was lovely and very helpful. We had prebooked our meal for 8pm on the fri eve however ran late due to traffic delays but this was not made an issue and the lady on reception rang the restaurant and they still allowed us to take our meal.

We had to choose from a set menu, i had duck leg for starter and my partner had the brie wedges. Service was very quick, and staff were very polite. The starter arrived but i found mine to be very fatty and not overly tasty. My partner said his was ok, but very heavy. I then had grilled salmon and my partner had the chicken main, i would have liked a better dressing or sauce rather than the pesto and pea which was served with the salmon, the salmon had a overwhelming taste but it was lovely and soft on the palatte. I also would have liked the choice of side order, as we were just served roast potatoes and veg, of which the roasties were not great! My partners chicken dish was however tasty. We both had the choc brownie for dessert which was the best part of the meal and was very nice.

We then got our bags and went to our room, it was beautiful, really well decorated and modern. The beds are huge and are extremely comfortable and i didnt hear any noise from adjoining rooms or corridors which was fantastic. There is a big flat screen tv with a great choice of channels. There is ice machines available in the hallway which i liked and wine glasses provided in the rooms. There is also a good proper size hairdryer and ironing board and iron. There is also a safe. Each room has airconditioning and heating which can be adjusted to your needs. We did notice the rug on our bed was dirty this was the only let down in the room, everything else seemed really clean. It would have been nice to have little biscuits to take with your tea and coffee making facilities, and i did notice there was no toilet brush for the loo! Everything else that you needed was there. We didnt have a great view, but because the room was so lovely i didn't mind. Had a very good sleep.

Wifi is provided throughout the hotel and is very quick.

Leisure facilities are excellent, we went down at around 12 on the saturday and it was surprisingly quiet. The pool was just the right temperature not too hot or cold, and there is an indoor and outdoor jacuzzi and also steam and sauna. It really is lovely in the outdoor jacuzzi, i could have spent all day there. There are hairdryers and straightening irons in the chaning rooms which is also good. Towels are provided which is handy.

Breakfasts in the mornings was very poor, however there was a vast choice of food on offer, cereals pastries fruit or fry. My partner did say that the fruit and yogart was nice, but i had the fry each morning and found it to be bland and tasteless. The tea had a scum to it, which i assume is from hard water? but still it wasn't what i would expect from this rating of a hotel.

I liked the fact that you dont have to check out until 12 noon, however we did check out before this and the check out again was very swift and staff member was very nice.

Car parking is charged at ten euro for the two nights, which i would have preffered to have been free, however there are limited spaces so i assume this is why they charge?

Overall i was very happy with my stay and there is a very relaxing feel to the place. I would definately stay again and would recommend to my friends and family.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer OGrady, Sales & Marketing at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Many thanks for your informative review, I am sure our readers and guests will appreciate all the time you put into writing your review. Your feedback and honesty means a lot to us and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your overall stay with us.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Galway very soon.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer O'Grady,
Sales & Marketing
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Once again a wonderful stay...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Thanks to the staff of this hotel for making my stay so wonderful. I have stayed at this hotel on several occasions and the experience in itself could not be improved. The actual hotel facilities have been improving and extending turning the hotel complex almost into a village of its own. I totally enjoy staying at this hotel time and again.l

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer OGrady, Sales & Marketing Executive at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Guests,

Such wonderful positive comments, thank you very much for your loyalty and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Comments like this really encourage us to continue to strive for 100% Guest Satisfaction every time.

We hope to see you back in Galway very soon.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer O'Grady
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Dublin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Perfect for a night away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 via mobile

I stayed in this hotel for an overnight - would stay there again, location is fine, rooms were nice, the bar was lively & breakfast was good.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer OGrady, Sales & Marketing Executive at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your review on your recent stay with us, your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Galway in the very near future.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer O'Grady
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good spa hotel in Galway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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For a short business trip, this hotel is ideal. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable and the spa is very nice indeed. I had the pool myself and enjoyed the outdoor hot tub on a frosty February night. The food was disappointing: the hamburger was just three wrong side of average and the breakfast basic.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer OGrady, Sales & Marketing Executive at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing the Radisson Blu for your recent stay with us. I am so glad you enjoyed our facilities and outdoor hot-tub, it is a real treat.
I have informed the Head Chef of you comments about the food you tasted during your experience.

I hope we will be able to welcome you to Galway very soon.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer O'Grady
Sales & Marketing
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“good hotel in good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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I've stayed in this hotel multiple times over the last 5 years on business, and its my primary choice for staying in the Galway area. The reception is light and airy with a sports bar in one corner and an open seated area/bar in the back. with a little golf putting green outside the window.

The staff are always smart, friendly and helpful.

Rooms are a good size and very clean, TV's have the usual collection of European satellite channels and some UK channels aswell, like channel 4, which the Irish can pick up. beds are nice a comfy, the duvet can make you get a bit hot at night as its a bit thick for my liking, but they may be just me.

I'm a big user of the gym and swimming pool which is free for people staying, Its is also open to non staying members, so can get busy at peek times, the gym itself is on the small side but has all the equipment you need for a good workout. and all the equipment is modern. The swimming pool is very nice. They require you to wear swimming hats for hygiene reasons, some like and some don't. They have 2 jazzuci's, indoor and outdoor, the outdoor one is great when there s light drizzle, which that's face it, happen's ALOT in Ireland.

Breakfast is in a buffet style, and there is alot of hot and cold choices, the quality of the food, both breakfast and evening dinners is excellent, I've also used the room service which is quick and the quality of the food is equally as good, and they will deliver alcohol with your room service.

Location wise you can be on Galway main street and in a bar within 10/15 mins depending how quick you want to walk.

car park is free, simple get your ticket when you go in to the car park, and when your leaving give it to reception and they will validate it for you.

Overall its a great hotel in a good location and great service, and I will continue to use it in future.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer OGrady, Sales & Marketing Executive at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you kindly for your fantastic review and for your kind words regarding each department, your feedback is important to us and we are delighted that you were so pleased with our hotel and facilities. I hope that you will continue to be a loyal fan of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay with us in the near future.

Kind Regards,
Jennifer O'Grady
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Address: Lough Atalia Rd, Galway, Ireland (Formerly Radisson SAS)
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