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The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪12 min walk‬

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Mod Pod

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Super Room

Super Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Penthouse

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Galway

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), The Dean Galway is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Fountain and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shop Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Dean Galway has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

Reviews

The Dean Galway Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 515 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JUNG MIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel. Decent size room. Loved the access to pool and sauna. Breakfast at Sophie was great. Friendly statfs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at The Dean was amazing. We landed at 5am but our check-in wasn’t until 3pm and the staff were extremely accommodating and were able to get us checked in around 11am (so thankful for that because we were exhausted from our flight). The rooms were spacious for 1-2 people. The decor and ambiance throughout the hotel was great. And it was a plus having Sofie’s on the rooftop with incredible food and views of the city. I wish there was onsite parking but there is a parking lot about 5 min walk from the hotel, so not a major issue if you’re renting a car. Overall, 10/10 experience and would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dean was a great spot to stay. Really convenient to the city parking (which they validate for a cheaper rate), downtown shops/restaurants, and the ferry. The room was very clean and comfortable. We didn’t have time to check out the pool or gym, but they looked awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best hotel experiences I've ever had

A really fantastic experience. The hotel is very modern with some incredible facilities and in a great location just 5 mins from Eyre Square. The gym is as good as a gym I've ever seen in a hotel. The staff there couldn't have been more helpful. Then the heated outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and plunge pools really set the place ahead of most other hotels. Really clean and convenient. The room was very small but had everything needed; a very comfortable bed, great shower and TV. It's quite like a modern hotel room in New York or even Tokyo; small but modern. I'll be massively recommending the hotel to everyone thinking of going to Galway and definitely will be back. Other hotels could learn a lot from the Dean's approach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mr B

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This would have been a slam dunk 5* review, but after forgetting something in our room on check out 'Baseball Hat'- we tried to contact the hotel but Emails sent into a black hole, no one got back to us and it was extremely disappointing. I wish the service was better because the rest of the place was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

I loved the hotel, exactly as described . It was spotless, clever signage . All the staff were outstanding. Pool an gym set up were great. The rooftop restaurant was top notch. I slept so well there. Great mirror shower. Ask for extra coathanger s, as lack of storage was a thing. Treat yourself an stay there.
Terrific signage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay close to the center of Galway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicer places to stay in Galway. New hotel. New pub in the hotel to look like an old Irish pub. Staff was nice. Room was very nice. 10 minute walk to the main shopping areas. O’Connells pub is like a 6-7 minute walk. Very clean and felt safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, amazing gym and the top floor Sophie's restaurant and Cocktail Bar next to main floor is top notch. Great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Loren

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No closets, rooms are cramped cause there is no where to put luggage. We had 3 rooms and both my son’s girlfriends had expensive make up and face wash products missing from their room. The door you have to pull it shut cause one of the doors was left open after housekeeping. The staff was quick to credit for missing items however, only after we left my other son ‘s girlfriend mentioned some expensive make up (foundation and 2 lipstick, plus hair pins) were gone. Since I’ve experienced these problems before I tend to lock my luggage every single day so I didn’t have anything missing. Other than that location is great, amenities like pool, sauna, steam room, gym are all great. The rooftop floor has a fabulous view and we spent a lot of time on both the upper and lower bar for cocktails Staff is very friendly however the biggest problem is of course items missing and cramped quarters for luggage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Loud room from road, teenage kids not allowed in pool area - even at odd times - but great roof top restaurant and coffee bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic service and atmosphere; good food
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very small, but functional. Location close to town, handy. No car parking on site, & would be an uphill walk with bags from the designated pay car park, but we only had overnight bag, no issue - & it wasn’t raining! €12 for hotel discount parking. Didn’t eat in hotel, bar was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keely

The room had significant wear and tear. Cracked tiles on the wall and floor. I think this is ideal for the night but no longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lively decor, good location and great staff. wish we had a chance to use the pool but the bar and coffee shop were lovely. rooms are a little snug if you’ve got a lot of luggage and some towels were a bit beaten/threadbare, those were the only small drawbacks. would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish, Central, and Comfortable — but Skip Breakfast I recently stayed at The Dean Galway and overall had a very good experience. The hotel feels modern and stylish, with a fresh design that doesn’t rely on the usual “old building equals charm” approach. It genuinely feels like a new, well-maintained property. The rooms are compact—comparable to what you’d find in New York—but well designed and comfortable. That said, noise can be an issue. I’m not sure if it’s due to thin walls or room proximity, but I definitely heard more from neighboring rooms than I would’ve liked. The biggest letdown was breakfast. On both mornings, service was extremely slow—30 minutes just to get a coffee. The menu is short (maybe 5–6 items), so it was frustrating to wait that long. I understand morning rushes can be busy, but the delay seemed excessive. On a more positive note, the evening bar service was great—fast, friendly, and well run. So clearly, the hotel staff knows how to handle crowds—just not in the morning. Bottom line: The Dean is a great pick for travelers looking for a well-designed, modern stay in a central location. Just consider grabbing your morning coffee elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Gensure

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a very convenient location. Nice bar on the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025