| a serene spa offers an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a hot tub. complimentary amenities include underground parking, and wi-fi in public areas. some have balconies. on the outskirts of a medieval-era town dotted with farmland, this modern hotel is 1. refined rooms feature satellite tv, air-conditioning, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's also a sophisticated bistro, a stylish lounge bar and a casual bar-and-grill. suites add contemporary walnut and maple furnishings, plus marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. conference facilities accommodate up to 450 people. 2 km from the nearest train station and 18 km from the galway racecourse
Shannon Airport 52 min
Aran Island Ferries (22 min) Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church (26 min)
Large, 14th-century Anglican Episcopal church visited by Oliver Cromwell and Christopher Columbus. Rinville Park (17 min) Eyre Square (26 min)
Popular square in the heart of the city featuring grassy areas, trees, sculptures & a playground. Lynch's Castle (26 min)
The only complete non-religious medieval building still standing in Galway features stone gargoyles. Galway Cathedral (25 min)
Modern and airy, green-domed, renaissance-style Catholic cathedral, with a mosaic of JF Kennedy. The Latin Quarter (25 min) Spanish Arch (24 min)
Added to the 16th-century walls in the 18th century, this archway provides access to Spanish Parade. Merlin Park Woods (20 min) Athenry Castle (19 min)
Castle and history Galway City Museum (23 min)
Small displays of documents, photographs, memorabilia and medieval artefacts chronicling urban life. Athenry Heritage Centre (16 min) Turoe Pet Farm (16 min) Dunsandle Castle (16 min)
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