The Twelve Hotel Galway, GalwayThe Twelve Hotel Galway in Galway, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 15 of 29 hotels we score in Galway. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $347 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Twelve Hotel is a boutique hotel in Barna, a seaside village on Galway Bay about ten to twelve minutes' drive from Galway city, near the start of the Connemara road. It sits within two kilometres of the bay and Bearna Golf and Country Club, and has secure on-site parking. Rooms are design-led, with mood lighting, minibars, air conditioning and in-room Wi-Fi, and guests mention large beds and quiet, spotless rooms. Dining includes Blackthorn Galway and Pizza Dozzina, and the hotel has a reputation for food and wine. There is a spa and room service. It suits couples and families wanting a base between the city and Connemara, though there is no pool, gym or garden.What stands out

Helpful, attentive staff

Quiet, spotless rooms

Free secure parking

Strong restaurant and wine list

Watch out for

No pool, gym or garden

Roughly ten minutes from Galway city

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