Myself and my sister booked the Skeff for a night away, I had never stayed here before so didnt really have any expectations. We arrived in Galway city and got parking across from the bus station, the hotel had no parking but they do validate your parking ticket, there are two different parking spots they do this for so double check with the hotel before parking so you know you can avail of the offer.
The Hotel was right on Eyre squre, and is a fantasitc location I dont think you coould have gotten any better or closer to all the action, there are plenty of pubs, clubs and shops (famous shop street on your right) along with the bus and train station 2 minutes walk from the hotels front door. When we arrived there was a fab christmas market outside the hotel on the square so nice to look around.We checked in around 3pm normal check in times and the reception staff were really nice and very friendly a blonde girl with a lovely personality checked us in, she told us the hotel could be a bit noisy but we didnt mind as we were there for a party! Our room was on the second floor number 216 we stepped into the lift and were greeted by an odd smell, not very nice and arriving on our floor noted the same stale stink, you have to use the key card to get onto the landing and after opening the door to the hall we were very happy to note the clean freash smell. The room was small but clean and the bathroom had a nice big shower. There was a little note beside each bed saying "Thank Crunchie its Friday" with a little cadbury crunchie bar beside it for each guest, I loved this idea, thought it was lovely...and yum :)
The food in the bar was nice we had some carvey wasnt anything special but the staff were fast, friendly and chatty which was nice. We headed out then didnt come back until very late where we were told we could drink in the residents bar id had my fill but the people we were with stayed up until after 4am and were happy with the constant flow of drinks.
The following morning we went for breakfast, you can have it to your room or in the breakfast room until 11am after that you can have it in the bar until 12pm (this is also check out time so bring your bags down and leave them in reception while you eat) I think 12pm is the latest iv ever been able to have breakfast in a hotel so that was a bonus. Once again the guy serving breakfast was really lovely, very chatty and friendly. We had the full Irish, it was very tasty along with the pancakes, also gorgeous. The morning paper was brought while we waited on the food.
All in all I was very impressed with this city hotel and due to the friendly staff alone I would 100% stay here again, loved it

Stayed for one night and the location was excellent and rooms were great really big and beds were comfy!! The lady on reception, michelle was great, so helpful when booking and finding pubs! So nice and friendly, thank you very much :) The only problem was the bar staff, not very friendly like! Could work on they're personality skills otherwise great place and would go back for location!!

Stayed for 2 nights from 19th-21st November. Fantastic hotel. Arrived jut before midday and our room was ready so we checked in. Very clean and quiet Room 214. Fella on reception great help findings pub with Celtic game on. No probs with noise considering the hotel is above a busy pub/disco, pub was great though. Brilliant shower too, really powerful. Great hotel

booked our 2 night stay on lidl breaks .ie and was a bit unsure because of the low price i was paying but when i arrived to check in that was quickly gone. from the reception , to the bedroom and then the bar and breakfast area & carvery area the hotel is simply brilliant and for the price i was paying i could not have got any better even at a 5 star level.
check in was super quick and the reception area was bright and welcoming. the bedroom was extremly spacious and very very clean and had recently being done up and had a lovely view overlooking ayre square. the carvey area was great and the food was excellent. the whole bar area is very warm and a great place to relax and enjoy live bands and music till late. overall the whole hotel is simply excellent and the staff are a credit to the hotel and its best assest. a special word for the guy who served us breakfast on the 2 mornings, he was friendly, professional, attentive and any hotel would be glad to have him, unfortunately i didnt get his name. i will definately be back to this hotel and recommend anyone visiting galway to stay here and you will definately not be disappointed. this is definately irish hospitality at its very best.