Hotel comparison · Galway
Ardilaun Hotel vs Galway Bay Hotel
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★★Ardilaun Hotel
★★★★Galway Bay Hotel
Star rating
★★★★
★★★★
City
Galway
Galway
Address
Taylors Hill, Galway, H91 H29F
Salthill Rd Lower, Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 W295, Ireland
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 at the rear of the building (away from Taylors Hill). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach of the lift, and the rear aspect overlooks the car park and greenery rather than the road.
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or 3rd) for a quieter stay, as the lift serves all floors and the lower floors may experience more noise from the main entrance and possible street noise from Salthill Road Lower.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or directly overlooking Taylors Hill — street noise from traffic on this main route into Galway city centre can be noticeable, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Avoid rooms near the main entrance and lift as they may experience more noise from the entrance and other guests.
Wi-Fi
Free throughout, speed about 30 Mbps; no login, just connect to 'Ardilaun Guest'
Free standard WiFi (approx. 20 Mbps download) for all guests; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal.
Parking
On-site free car park (40 spaces, first-come first-served); nearest public car park is Dyke Road (€12/night, 5-min walk); no EV charging
On-site car park (unguarded) costs €12 per night, no reservation needed. Nearest public car park is Salthill Promenade Car Park (10-min walk), €2 per hour or €8 overnight. No EV charging.
Best-value lunch nearby
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