Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jurys Galway Inn) is magnificently sited to make the most of both the river - which rushes atmospherically past almost all the bedroom windows - and the great buzz of the Spanish Arch area of the city (just outside the door).
The hotel's main appeal is a high standard of basic accommodation without frills - and the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff make this a hotel that guests want to return to.
Rooms are large (comfortably sleeping up to two adults and two children under 12) and well finished, with everything required for comfort and convenience - ample well-lit work/shelf space, neat en-suite bathroom (with an economy-sized but very adequate bath and overbath shower), multi-channel flat screen TVs and free WiFi internet access.
Beds are generous, with good quality bedding, and the open wardrobes are well provided with ironing equipment, a safe, spare pillows and blankets.
Tea/coffee-making facilities are built into the design and room service is available daily.
Public areas include an impressive, well-designed foyer with seating areas and, while it is hard to compete with the hostelries and restaurants that are on the doorstep, the modern café/bar has atmosphere.
The Garden, which can accommodate up to 150 guests, overlooks the world-famous Claddagh and Galway’s Fishery Watchtower.
