Location:
The hotel derives its name from the Irish 'ard oilean' (high island), a picturesque island on nearby Lough Corrib. It stands in extensive grounds convenient to the city and its seaside suburb, Salthill. The location is also convenient to the main trunk routes from all major cities, airports and ferry ports. Galway Airport is 15 minutes away.
General:
An excellent hotel, renowned in the area for its warmth of hospitality and traditional values. The hotel proudly opened a very impressive state of the art leisure complex in 2000. (03/09rt)
Lobby:
The hotel lobby is medium in size, bright and welcoming. It is sophisticated in design and decor, with a light wooden reception desk and attractive lighting. There is a seating area with open fires.
Rooms:
The bedrooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and combine modern amenities with stylish and elegant decor. All rooms are en suite and are medium in size. Many have views over the gardens.
Room Types (96 rooms):
Single rooms
Double rooms
Twin rooms
Triple rooms
Suites
Quad rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room Facilities:
Connection for laptop
Television
Radio
Direct dial phone
Hairdryer
Trouser press
Automatic wake-up call
Voltage
Hotel Facilities:
Lobby
Early check-in
Lifts
Porterage
Room Service
Indoor pool
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Gymnasium
Sauna
Beauty parlour
Baby sitting
Business centre
Disabled facilities
Restaurant:
The hotel dining room has earned a reputation for good food and includes a number of specialities that have earned the chef numerous awards.
Exterior:
This is an extremely attractive traditional hotel set in exquisite gardens. The building is white with wooden frames around the windows.
Area Details:
1 kms to city centre
90 kms to the nearest airport (shannon)
2 km to the nearest station (galway city)
2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
2 km to the nearest beach
