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title: "Imperial Hotel Galway: 8.7/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Imperial Hotel Galway in Galway: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/imperial-hotel-galway-galway/
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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Hotel · ★★★
# Imperial Hotel Galway

Townparks, Galway, Ireland

8.7 ·  Very good 202 reviews ·  #13 #13 of 31 in Galway ·  8.9 Location score
## About Imperial Hotel Galway

Imperial Hotel Galway is a hotel in Townparks, Galway, Ireland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 202 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, gym, pets allowed. It is 140 m from the centre of Galway. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Shannon Airport (SNN), is 64 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 37

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## Live prices around Imperial Hotel Galway

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## How Imperial Hotel Galway scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Galway

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **6.4**
-   Public transport **9.3**

Galway average

## Amenities

RestaurantBarGymPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   24-hour front desk
-   Laundry

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **14**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **12**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dead Mans Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Galway railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shannon Airport (SNN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">64 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">145 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Galway</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">The Filling Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">170 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Whelan's CarePlus Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Browne Doorway80 m
-   John F Kennedy Monument170 m
-   Lynch's Castle190 m
-   Nora Barnacle House Museum230 m
-   Lynch Memorial Window270 m
-   The Legend of the Claddagh Ring290 m

## Weather in Galway

[Galway weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/ireland/connacht/galway/weather)

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## Questions about Imperial Hotel Galway

### How do guests rate Imperial Hotel Galway?

Imperial Hotel Galway has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 202 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Galway.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel Galway?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Imperial Hotel Galway include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Imperial Hotel Galway?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Imperial Hotel Galway from the airport?

The nearest airport, Shannon Airport (SNN), is 64 km away in a straight line.

### Is Imperial Hotel Galway close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel Galway?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Imperial Hotel Galway?

Yes: The Filling Station, about 170 m away (3 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Imperial Hotel Galway?

Whelan's CarePlus Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 70 m away (1 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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