The Western Hotel, GalwayThe Western Hotel in Galway, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 21 of 29 hotels we score in Galway. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $274 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Western Hotel is a four-star boutique property situated in Galway city centre, just off Eyre Square. Housed in a Georgian building, the hotel suits travellers looking for a central base near the Spanish Arch and Galway Cathedral. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, a bar with live music five nights a week, a garden, and a tennis court. Guests can access a business centre and 24-hour front desk service. While the location is convenient for walking to local transport, the on-site parking is limited in availability. The rooms are en-suite and the property offers a patio for outdoor use.What stands out

Central location near Eyre Square

Live music in the bar

On-site tennis court

Walking distance to local landmarks

Watch out for

Limited parking availability

Dated interior decor

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