The Dean Galway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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80 Prospect Hill, Galway, D08 KR99
  • Eyre Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shop Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Quay Street
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Mod Pod

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Super Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Galway

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), The Dean Galway is within a 10-minute walk of Eyre Square and Quay Street. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Fountain and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shop Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quay Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galway Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Galway - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Púcán - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mary Mullens Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jump Juice Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dean Galway

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
The Dean Galway offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Dean Galway has 2 restaurants on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • CD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Dean Galway Hotel
The Dean Galway Galway
The Dean Galway Hotel Galway

The Dean Galway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 498 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are very small, but functional. Location close to town, handy. No car parking on site, & would be an uphill walk with bags from the designated pay car park, but we only had overnight bag, no issue - & it wasn’t raining! €12 for hotel discount parking. Didn’t eat in hotel, bar was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keely

The room had significant wear and tear. Cracked tiles on the wall and floor. I think this is ideal for the night but no longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lively decor, good location and great staff. wish we had a chance to use the pool but the bar and coffee shop were lovely. rooms are a little snug if you’ve got a lot of luggage and some towels were a bit beaten/threadbare, those were the only small drawbacks. would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish, Central, and Comfortable — but Skip Breakfast I recently stayed at The Dean Galway and overall had a very good experience. The hotel feels modern and stylish, with a fresh design that doesn’t rely on the usual “old building equals charm” approach. It genuinely feels like a new, well-maintained property. The rooms are compact—comparable to what you’d find in New York—but well designed and comfortable. That said, noise can be an issue. I’m not sure if it’s due to thin walls or room proximity, but I definitely heard more from neighboring rooms than I would’ve liked. The biggest letdown was breakfast. On both mornings, service was extremely slow—30 minutes just to get a coffee. The menu is short (maybe 5–6 items), so it was frustrating to wait that long. I understand morning rushes can be busy, but the delay seemed excessive. On a more positive note, the evening bar service was great—fast, friendly, and well run. So clearly, the hotel staff knows how to handle crowds—just not in the morning. Bottom line: The Dean is a great pick for travelers looking for a well-designed, modern stay in a central location. Just consider grabbing your morning coffee elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Gensure

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara and David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a very convenient location. Nice bar on the rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for visiting Galway. Parking was a bit of a nuisance but guess that may be typical for most city centre hotels. Roof top restaurant was very good and convenient on a rainy and windy evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Alyce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and unique. Well decorated. Staff is very helpful. Seems to be issues with staffing restaurants but they all worked hard to cover it up and were gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Aiken

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

mark

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed before a few times and the place has gone down hill. Rooms were not cleaned for our two nights stay- we were 3 pals there for golf weekend. No robes in the room. Car park no longer available, and the breakfast took an eternity to get served- like 40 mins. Wont be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in walking distance of Galway’s lively historical shops and sites. Wonderful warm pool, dream and sauna rooms, great rooftop bar/ restaurant, and a lovely well designed bedroom with fun extra perks. Loved The Dean!
Rooftop bar and dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our stay at The Dean was fabulous! The staff was very accommodating and we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is so cute and fun. Great food and places to drink. Bed was cozy and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was small and bed wasn't the best. Very modern and clean though. Food at Sophie'a on top floor waa excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor! Unique and sophisticated- both our room and the hotel itself. Lovely design touches in the room. The bar and restaurant were also beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at The Dean Galway and although the hotel itself was very nice the service at breakfast wasn’t good. We waited 40 minutes for some Granola which made us late for all our appointments during the day!! The Avocado Mash was out of a packet and the poached eggs were rock hard. For such a new hotel we were disappointed. I have stayed at The Dean in Dublin and the service was way better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Siddharth, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with great location and all the amenities. Great staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous hotel. Beautiful decor, great location. Wish we stayed longer. Rooms are smaller but thats okay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay in Galway. The king bed was two singles pushed together, so you couldn’t sleep in the middle due to a big crack, which was quite uncomfortable. Breakfast had great options & I loved the coffee in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are small and dark. Not much space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025