Stayed in the Imperial Hotel on a stag party and if you're travelling for that kind of trip or just fancy a hotel with a livlier atmosphere then this is the place to go. Probably wouldn't be the best place to stay on a family trip.

The hotel had a few large groups staying on the weekend we were there and there was good craic in the bar each evening. Staff were friendly enough and rooms were decent and not too expensive. Location is very central near all pubs, shops, etc. in what is a cracking city. Parking was across Eyre Square and was €10 per night as advertised on the website.

For what if offers I'd be happy to recommend. I know all of our group are looking forward to a return trip!

I picked this hotel for it's very central location in Galway city centre as a good base for the city and the short distance to the rugby ground for the Heineken Cup match. I had stayed in the hotel a number of years ago and was pleasantly surprised by the upgrade the hotel has undergone since then. The hotel was an ideal location for strolling down Shop street and the excellent Christmas market in Eyre Square. Room was clean and satisfied my requirements. Staff in the hotel were friendly and helpful.

I have stayed at this hotle many times over the past 10 years. The hotel has made some very nice changes over those years. However in August of this year I was disgusted by the attitude of the manager. He is on a power trip and would want to come down off his high horse. We paid nearly €300 for one nights stay here this year.I will sleep on the street rather than to return to this hotle due to ths mans disgusting attitude. How dare he be so rude and condecending. Its a hotel you are running not a playschool. I intend to write to the owners of this hotel about this matter. The owners can surely find a more suitable manager.

The choice of this hotel was dictated by nearness to the railway station and situation in the middle of town. There is a pub/restaurant on the ground floor but this did not offer any disturbances as the rooms are situated far enough away to buffer noise/smells. The room (single) was small, although large enough, with a well fitted bath good hot water and adequately supplied with towels etc.. In September the heating was not an issue, the bed linens were good and the duvet warm.The staff were very considerate, attentive and alert. The breakfast room was rather institutional in layout and appearance, the usual cold offerings, with cheese and cold cuts, but good Irish bread. Overall: good bang for modest bucks and no complaints to share.