Harbour Hotel, GalwayHarbour Hotel in Galway, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 10 of 29 hotels we score in Galway. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $356 a night (cached, not a live quote).Harbour Hotel is a four-star hotel on New Dock Road in Galway's port area, right beside the waterfront. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers, and families are welcome. The on-site Dillisk on the Docks restaurant and bar serve guests without needing to leave the building, and room service is available. Eyre Square and the Latin Quarter are a five- to ten-minute walk away, putting shops, pubs and city attractions within easy reach. Parking is provided for those arriving by car. Guest reviews rate the property highly, particularly cleanliness and staff. Rooms include baths, and rates start at around $356 per night, which may be beyond some budgets.What stands out

Waterfront location near Eyre Square

On-site restaurant and bar

Friendly, attentive staff

Clean, spacious modern rooms

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $356

Port area, not city centre

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