Glenlo Abbey Hotel And Estate, GalwayGlenlo Abbey Hotel And Estate in Galway, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 8 of 29 hotels we score in Galway. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $579 a night (cached, not a live quote).Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate is a five-star hotel set on the shores of Lough Corrib, about two miles from Galway city centre. The property began life as an 18th-century estate and retains a grand, historic character, with grounds that look out over Ireland's largest lake. Guests can play on the on-site golf course, book massage treatments at the spa, and dine in the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant. Rooms come with air conditioning, minibars and Wi-Fi, and parking is free, with valet service available. Families are welcome. Rates start around $579 a night, so it is aimed at travellers seeking a country-estate stay close to the city rather than a budget option.What stands out

Historic estate on Lough Corrib

Michelin-starred restaurant on site

Free parking and valet service

Golf course and spa facilities

Watch out for

Very high nightly rates

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