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Westwood House Hotel

Upper Newcastle, Galway, Ireland
Westwood House Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 12 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The service was good overall - staff for friendly and competent." source Hotels.com

    "I would definitely recommend this place for others." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "it has an historic feel given all the wood paneling and the great bar, but it is extremely well-maintained and clean." source Orbitz

    "The hotel is very clean, comfortable, and attractive." source Hotels.com

    "It was clean, elegant, comfortable and well situated for our travel needs." source Expedia

    "This hotel was very nice, the room was clean and big; the bed was comfortable; the bathroom was very nice." source Orbitz

    "Very nice and clean hotel." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "This is a nice smaller hotel, probably more orientated towards business travelers, but the rooms are big and comfortable with free internet service." source Expedia

More information on Westwood House Hotel

Completed in 1999 this is a 4-star hotel of excellent quality in Galway that also offers WiFi Internet access in Public Areas.(02/09RT) The hotel has a modern facade with a glass entrance. There is ample parking. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Galway, just 2 km from Galway City Centre on the Clifden Road.

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

Guest Rooms:All the rooms are large in size and in excellent condition. They are decorated in modern pastel colours. Offering tea and coffee making facilities, built-in trouser press and iron and ironing board, multi-channel remote control and television, radio and complimentary wired broadband Internet access.

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Guest Rooms:All the rooms are large in size and in excellent condition. They are decorated in modern pastel colours. Offering tea and coffee making facilities, built-in trouser press and iron and ironing board, multi-channel remote control and television, radio and complimentary wired broadband Internet access.

Directions

From Galway Airport (GWY): Distance to The Westwood is 10 kilometres, approximately 12 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis are available in front of the airport and cost 15 EUR 20 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. The hotel is located on Upper Newcastle Dangan in Galway. The city is compact and easy to explore on foot. Bus Eireann operates services from Eyre Square to various locations across Ireland. Regular trains connect Galway to Dublin, and the journey time is three hours. The best way to explore the west coast scenery and the surrounding countryside is by car. Complimentary onsite parking is available. Driving directions. From Galway International Airport: Turn left and follow signs for Clifton N59. Go straight on at the first three roundabouts. Turn right at the next two roundabouts. The hotel is on the left hand side at the traffic lights.

Area

The hotel is located in the University district on the East-Side of Galway City. It is on the main Galway - Clifden Road and ensures guests are well placed to experience the vibrancy of the city and the natural beauty of Connemara.

Attractions

Bus Station 1 Mi / 2 Km Local Bus 0 Mi / 1 Km Train Station 1 Mi / 2 Km Fishing 10 Mi / 16 Km Golf Courses 5 Mi / 8 KmConference Rooms 5 Meeting Rooms Capacity Of Largest Room 300 People Maximum Conference Capacity 350 People Maximum Banquet Capacity 275 People Richard Martin Suite Dimensions Length 29.8 Metres Width 12.8 Metres Height 3.4 Metres Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 350 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 225 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 70 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 70 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 300 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 275 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 250 The Room Does Not Have Windows With Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Situated On The Ground Floor, This Beautifully Appointed Suite Is Flanked By A Light And Airy Conservatory Which Can Be Used As A Breakout Area. Elizabeth Suite Dimensions Length 20.8 Metres Width 12.8 Metres Height 3.4 Metres Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 120 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 80 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 40 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 40 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 150 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 120 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 80 The Room Does Not Have Windows With Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Situated On The Ground Floor, This Beautifully Appointed Suite Is Flanked By A Light And Airy Conservatory Which Can Be Used As A Breakout Area. Harriet Dimensions Length 12.8 Metres Width 9.8 Metres Height 3.4 Metres Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 120 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 80 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 45 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 45 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 100 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 80 Maximum Dinner Dance Style Capacity 60 The Room Does Not Have Windows With Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Situated On The Ground Floor, This Beautifully Appointed Suite Is Flanked By A Light And Airy Conservatory Which Can Be Used As A Breakout Area. Boardroom Dimensions Length 7.83 Metres Width 4.85 Metres Height 2.38 Metres Maximum Theatre Style Capacity 25 Maximum Classroom Style Capacity 20 Maximum U Shaped Style Capacity 15 Maximum Boardroom Style Capacity 15 Maximum Cocktail Style Capacity 30 Maximum Banquet Style Capacity 20 The Room Does Have Windows With Natural Daylight That Can Be Effectively Blacked Out. Room Suitable For Training Either In Classroom Or Boardroom. Natural Daylight With Breakout Syndicates Close At Hand. Striking Executive Boardroom With Open Fire Place, Natural Daylight, Luxurious Leather Highbacked Boardroom Chairs. Fees May Apply To Above Facilities

Dining

RestaurantThe hotel has both an award-winning, fine dining restaurant and a more relaxed theme bar where meals are also served.

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