Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate in Galway

A little outside of town, but beautiful grounds and stunning views with the smell of a fire in the fireplace. If you decide to stay here, make sure to stop in at the cocktail bar with Liam and Marie. Liam has expert whisky recommendations and they both have genuinely delectable cocktail skills. They make artisan cocktails and the joy they exhibit in providing service makes you want to spend time with them both. The only issue is the irritation you feel knowing when you get back home, you won't be able to replicate what they do! Breakfast was delicious. Do yourself a favor and take 30 minutes to walk through the beautiful golf course down to the jetty to sit, relax and watch the the water.

A lovely location, it has lovely views, a nice golf course and the train with its carriages make for an interesting visit. You can get a boat tour of the lough behind the hotel and of course it has excellent parking, cheers

Amazing stay and exceptional service, be sure to visit the cocktail bar, Liam is very talented!

Fabulous hotel with really lovely staff. Unfortunately the food was a disaster. The bar food was terrible - I had to just send my main back twice. Also breakfast was a mess, huge queue, understaffed, wrong food arriving really late. Was a shame but still a lovely hotel.

I planned my entire Ireland trip around the romantic idea of staying in an abbey and experiencing a falcon fly to my arm and Glenlo did not disappoint!! The service was amazing and personalized from check in to check out. Some of the offerings that stood out would be the staff that provide a tour and escort to your room when you check in. The small bar lounge was my favorite to pop in before or after going to Galway for dinner to have a drink. The staff in this specific bar were amazing, especially a gentleman from France who made the most amazing espresso martinis. I did two activities while here: the spa and the falconry experience. At the spa, I had a massage and facial. The facilities were beautiful, clean and calming. You put your things in a locker and then head to a lounge room with a wall of windows overlooking the water for snacks and beverages before your service. The massage and facial were both professional and well done. I had a shower to clean up on the way out and it was private and clean. The falconry experience is honestly the star of my entire trip.The gentleman who led that experience had the most beautiful falcons, including a tiny owl with feathery horn like eyebrows and orange eyes. I nearly cried with excitement. It’s exactly what I wanted and more. He was so knowledgeable and willing to answer questions earnestly. It was all around one of the most amazing and transformative vacation experiences I’ve ever had—highly highly recommend. The room overlooked the garden which in January wasn’t necessarily amazing, but still pretty. The king size bed was comfortable, but could’ve used some better pillows. The bathroom had a separate large bathtub and a standup shower which all luxurious, clean, tastefully decorated. I also appreciated the snacks and drinks available in the room (some complementary some an extra charge), having tea and sitting by the windows overlooking the garden, was a delight each morning of the stay.

Absolutely beautiful hotel and surroundings. Had the honour of the falconry experience. To say Jason was very knowledgeable would be an understatement. An absolute gentleman and a very interesting person. Thank you.

This was our second winter getaway in The Glenlo Abbey. We had a lovely stay ate in Palmers the first night and Pullman (Orient Express Carraige) the second, and both were excellent. Fantastic breakfast both mornings, very friendly, professional and efficient and service. Reception staff and doormen very welcoming, and knowledgeable. And we discovered the mini Cinema! Perfect location for day trips to Connemara, lovely to come back to real fires, sumptuous reception rooms and delicious cocktails.