HYDE Hotel
37 Forster Street Near Eyre Square, Galway H91 PY7E Ireland
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#12 of 48 hotels in Galway
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HYDE Hotel (formerly The Forster Court Hotel) is situated right in the centre of Galway, just steps from the famous Eyre Square and minutes from Shop Street. Relax and unwind in our newly refurbished and stylish rooms. A boutique hotel offering a warm welcome, with friendly service throughout your stay. Choose from Double, Twin Triple and Quad Rooms as well as our Deluxe Suites and Premium Jekyll & Hyde Suites, offering modern conveniences, including complimentary high speed WI-FI, Plasma Screens and designated USB charging points and Tea/ Coffee making facilities as normal. Our HYDE Bar is a relaxing place to have Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. HYDE Bar is elegant,stylish and refined, stocking more than 450 gins from around the world. Discounted car-parking is available in a nearby multi-storey car park, to the rear of the hotel. HYDE Hotel is easily accessible from all routes and is located near to the Train, Bus and Coach Station in Galway.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Walking tours
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
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Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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115Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
76Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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37 Forster Street Near Eyre Square, Galway H91 PY7E Ireland
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I had an amazing stay here with my girlfriend. The room was really comfortable, the location was so central and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend staying here! There was a beautiful restaurant on site with a fantastic variety on the menu for both dinner and brunch. The quality of the food was exceptional. The hotel has really nice boutique / chic vibe and is far removed from the corporate look and feel of a chain. Top marks for a great stay!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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First the good: it’s undoubtedly a great location. A short walk to everything. And the room was clean. Now the bad: The room, while clean, was appointed in a rather spartan manner. Specifically, there was literally no place to place our large suitcases such as a suitcase stand. This could have been mitigated had there been some kind of furniture piece with a few drawers (other than the desk and night stands) but alas, there was not. Another issue was the shower. It had one of those flimsy curtains that would contract into the tub enclosure when the water is running and stick to your body while you tried to bathe. Perhaps the biggest issue of all was the bed. Now, I didn’t book the room. My wife did, as she always does when we travel to the EU because she likes to do the research and has an amazing record of picking out great hotels. She booked a “standard king room” at the Hyde. It turned out, much to our surprise that a king bed is really a double bed-way smaller than we expected and way smaller than we have ever experienced in our travels to Europe. As much as we love each other we need to have more bed real estate for a good night’s sleep. As far as the breakfast is concerned, I would recommend not paying the extra and going off property to eat. With the number of restaurants in close proximity it should be pretty easy to find something more satisfying .…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Booked a king room. The bed was queen size. Complained and got a lesson about euro king vs the king we were expecting . Was told this is what they offer in Ireland and throughout Europe . Funny thing is this is the third hotel we’ve stayed at in Ireland and 1st bed that was like this… and have travelled extensively through Europe and have never had a bed this small that is supposed to be a king. Breakfast was not worth the price and the “courtyard view” was the roof of a smaller building.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Rm 321 - dirty carpet , view is of a rooftop that supposedly was a “nice view of a courtyard”....
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The accommodation was great. We had to wait 30 minutes to get served breakfast. When we complained it arrived immediately. The scrambled egg had a crust on it from being left out. The whole breakfast was cold and was not cooked fresh.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roisin McGee, General Manager at HYDE Hotel
Responded 10 Feb 2023
Dear ursulamU9072SB Thank you for taking the time to post a review following your stay with us here at the Hyde Hotel. I am delighted to hear that you found our accommodation to be great. Our breakfast offering is freshly cooked to order so it is disappointing to learn that you experienced a delay and that it was not to our usual high standards. I hope that we will have the opportunity in welcoming you back in with us when your travels take you back to Galway. Kindest Regards Roisin McGee General Manager
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I stayed here with friends as part of a classy hen weekend. This boutique hotel is fabulous. The team are lovely and helpful. The food was delicious and the decor needs to be seen. Location is central and a 2 minute walk from the train station. Already planning a trip back with my partner.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stayed here last week and got upgraded as was my 50th, nice touch and fully appreciated. Check in was easy and full of West of Ireland charm. Our suite was fantastic and all food and beverage we had were top notch. What for us all what stood out the most was every member of staff.... each and everyone were beyond pleasant , helpful, professional and most importantly they were all welcoming . Keep it up hyde John mcnena
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Centrally located Galway hotel, fast and efficient check-in. The first problems started with the room: the bathroom needs a deep renovation, there was a noticeable crack between the tub and the wall and above all the toilet flush didn't work properly. Another big problem was the breakfast which is served in the adjacent bar (moreover very popular in the evening): there is no buffet and the "à la carte" orders include very few choices with no possibility of having a sweet one, I was very annoyed by the fact that the waitress told me I could go buy something sweet at a pastry shop two blocks away. Another unacceptable thing from my point of view was discovering that cappuccino and sparkling water were not included. I was very disappointed, I have always traveled around the world and I think that for more than 300 euros a night you have to offer much more…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Roisin McGee, General Manager at HYDE Hotel
Responded 13 Jan 2023
Dear gls70 Thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us here at the Hyde Hotel. I am pleased to learn that you found our reception team to be fast and efficient receiving a prompt check in upon arrival. I am sorry to learn of the concerns you experienced with your bathroom and that these maintenance issues had not been identified and attended to prior to your arrival. We are in phase of commencing refurbishment works on our remaining few bathrooms over the coming weeks. We provide an à la carte breakfast offering currently however we will be introducing our continental buffet spread in addition which will see a varied range of items for our guests to choose from. We sincerely hope that we have the opportunity in welcoming you back in with us when your travels take you back to Galway to experience these enhancements. Kindest Regards Roisin McGee
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Pro's: Great check in staff. Comfortable mattress. Location is great for Galway city Con's: Bathroom dated and a bit dirty. Shower curtain is too long. Hot, stuffy room and no aircon or fan. Too noisy to open the window (we had a room at the front of the hotel) No shampoo, etc - only body wash No iron/board Lots of noise from corridors and neighbouring rooms We paid a lot for the room so were quite disappointed with what we got for the price (although we did stay over NYE)
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roisin McGee, General Manager at HYDE Hotel
Responded 13 Jan 2023
Dear SarahS2310 Thank you for taking the time to post your review following your recent stay with us here at the Hyde Hotel. Your feedback is very much appreciated. I am delighted to see you found the hotel to be well located within Galway City, finding our reception team to be great and had a comfortable nights sleep, I am however disappointed to learn of your concerns outlined above which does not live up to our usual high standards. We are currently in the process of refurbishing our remaining few bathrooms bringing them up to the same quality as our new rooms. We provide shampoo in all our guest rooms so my apologies that you did not get the opportunity to avail of this during your stay. Our iron and iron boards along with fans can be requested by calling down to our reception team as required which is manned 24 hours daily. We hope you enjoyed your overall experience in Galway for New Years and sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity in welcoming you back in with us should your travels take you back to Galway in the future. Kindest Regards Roisin McGee
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I had a hospital appointment and decided to travel down from Donegal the evening before. I rang the Hotel and Amy advised on the best deal. When I arrived we had been upgraded. It was beautiful and made such a difference to our anxious state. There was a little card wishing us good luck plus some hand made chocolates. We had dinner which was delicious and couldn't praise the staff enough. It is also in a really good location just off Eyre Square. A five star stay for us. We would definitely book it again.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: If you can I would advise to pay a bit more and book the Deluxe suite.
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Responded 13 Jan 2023
Dear Blosoom Thank you for taking the time to post a review following your stay with us back in November. I am delighted you enjoyed your overall stay with us Blosoom back in November and that Amy and the team throughout ensured you were well looked after during your stay with us here at the Hyde. We look forward to having the opportunity in welcoming you back in with us when your travels take you back to Galway. Kindest Regards Roisin McGee
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I would rate 2.5 if that was an option. Bathroom: +/-Mattress was comfortable;however, the bedding was far too heavy for weather conditions and the mattress was very warn out/sunken in where you get in and out of bed. -Shower curtain far too long for the shower and it was filthy. +Good shower pressure. -Shower is made for a short person, I am not tall and I had to hunch over. -Water in sink sprays all over you. -Bathroom fan ran constantly, it never went off. Breakfast: -Waiter was rude. I waited far too long for a below average breakfast. -Breakfast brought to table, only a few items to choose from...no fresh pastries or bread, just poor quality store bought bread that was overly toasted. -Extremely poor quality fruit bowl. -Unnecessary chemical scents plugged in outlets around the hotel.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Roisin McGee, General Manager at HYDE Hotel
Responded 13 Jan 2023
Dear Ann C Thank you for taking the time to post a review following your stay with us in October here at the Hyde Hotel. I am disappointed to learn of your overall experience with us here at the Hyde as this does not live up to our usual high standards. If you can kindly reach out directly to me on rmcgee@hydehotel.ie outlining a convenient time for me to contact you directly to discuss your stay in more detail. I look forward to hearing from you. Kindest Regards Roisin McGee
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PRICE RANGE
US$140 - US$219 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Forster Court Hotel
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty GalwayGalway
NUMBER OF ROOMS
69
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Frequently Asked Questions about HYDE Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to HYDE Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Open The Door Escape Room (0.2 km), Tribes Tours of Galway (0.2 km), and Great Escape Rooms (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at HYDE Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at HYDE Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at HYDE Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at HYDE Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to HYDE Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Esquires Coffee (Galway), The Charcoal Grill Eyre Square, and Zappi's.
Is HYDE Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Galway.
Are any cleaning services offered at HYDE Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to HYDE Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Medieval City Walls (0.1 km), The Lynch Memorial (0.5 km), and Kilconnell Franciscan Friary (1.6 km).
Is HYDE Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.