SKEFFINGTON ARMS HOTEL, Galway – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Skeffington Arms Hotel offers 24 non-smoking rooms, including single, double, twin, and triple options. Each room has individually controlled air conditioning, an in-room safe, a large writing desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, a hair dryer, and coffee/tea stations. En-suite bathrooms include rainfall showers and heated mirrors. Some rooms overlook Eyre Square.
Dining & Nightlife
The Skeff Late Bar, a Galway landmark, features six bars across multiple floors, including a cocktail lounge. Seven sports screens, including a 57-inch HD 3D plasma screen and a 10-foot HD big screen, broadcast live events. The Skeff Kitchen serves locally sourced Irish dishes, with gluten-free options available. Breakfast includes a full Irish spread.
Entertainment & Sports
Live music plays nightly at The Skeff Late Bar, which stays open until 2 AM. Eight HD screens show Premier League, Champions League, Six Nations rugby, and local Galway matches. The hotel also hosts themed parties and events, including Christmas markets and the Galway International Arts Festival.
Prime City Location
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Galway's train and bus depots. Eyre Square Shopping Centre, with over 70 stores, is steps away. Nearby landmarks include the Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum (0.5 km), Quay Street (0.5 km), and the medieval city walls (0.3 km). The Wild Atlantic Way starts 35 km west in Connemara.
Services & Extras
Discounted parking is available at Eyre Square Shopping Centre. The front desk arranges tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and the Aran Islands. Gift vouchers can be redeemed for stays, dining, or drinks. The hotel offers ironing facilities, free toiletries, and 24/7 reception.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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