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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Superior Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway
  • Eyre Square
    4 min walk
  • Shop Street
    6 min walk
  • St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
    9 min walk
  • Galway (GWY)
    14 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Reception
Eyre Square Hotel
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Bar
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1000)
The price is AU$267
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Eyre Square Hotel

About the area

Galway

With a stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) in Galway (Galway City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Padraic O'Conaire Statue and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Shop Street.

What's nearby

  • Eyre Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Galway Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Quay Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University Hospital Galway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Galway - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 4 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Pucan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Connell's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Bar Galway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murty Rabbitts - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) offers 50 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. This Galway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, HYDE Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
HYDE Bar - This pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking for EUR 12 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 14.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Forster Court Hotel Galway
Forster Court Galway
Forster Court
Forster Court Hotel
Hyde The Forster Court
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Galway
Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Hotel Galway

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 607 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 607 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arvi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caoimhe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff!
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the Hyde Hotel. We were placed in one of their newly renovated rooms. It was very clean and enough space for 2 people. The room felt a tad claustrophobic because we had a sky light instead of regular windows. The sky light did have blackout blinds and we could open for air if needed. Our room also had heating and air conditioning. The staff lovely. There was a water issue in our room and they fixed it within an hour of us grabbing a bite. Great location to the bus station, train station and city center. We were fortunate to be in a room with air conditioning (I have seen other reviews saying not all rooms have it) however the weather in Galway this time of year didn’t need it necessarily - opening the window would have been just fine. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, hyde suite was beautiful, excellent breakfast and bar. A very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but….
The hotel was just okay. The parking garage is around the block and it was fine, but having to drag our luggage through busy streets was a pain. The room was on the smaller side with no place to put our luggage (only staying 2 nights so didn’t want to fully unpack). Everything was clean and in place, but the bathroom had an unusually high step in to the tub and there was not a hook in the room. They did have a towel rack in the shower but having a hook for my toiletry bag would’ve been nice. Housekeeping did not make up our room and we had to ask for replenishments of the coffee essentials. We were on the first floor with a lot of street noise, which quieted at night. And the first night there was a huge Hen-do on our floor. This place seems to cater to larger parties and a much younger crowd. It would be perfect for younger people, but don’t think I’d stay again. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating, we ate at the bar in the restaurant and while the food was great they seemed a little disorganized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy street
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs work
Should have been warned about the parking issues. Likewise the room's air conditioning would only blow cold air, no way to adjust it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
The hotel staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a great location. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paula, Inverness

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was a challenge. No valet. No parking on premise. Not even a loading, unloading zone out front. The hotel is on an extremely busy street. Public parking lot was 2 blocks away, requiring us to traverse uneven terrain, busy streets with luggage. I did suggest to the hotel that they invest in Valets, negotiate a loading zone w/the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very funky, clean hotel. Only downfall, no AC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ned

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little dated, but clean, safe, and quiet. Very close to food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Really liked the bathroom. Good hot water. Nice and quiet. Only stayed one night but definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time. It was very clean and comfy. Loved the style of the rooms. Everyone was very nice and polite. A little sad I was unable to dine at the restaurant since their gas wasn’t working. I guess next time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel with a wonderful Breakfast experience
The Breakfast was excellent!! Service at morning breakfast was great too Front Desk was prompt and very helpful Good location too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caution
This hotel is overrated. The room was very outdated, and the pictures do not reflect the reality. There was mold in the shower and around the toilet. Outdated, unused bathroom fixtures have not been taken down. One of the bathroom lights was burnt out. The hotel is positioned nicely to walk through town, but is extremely noisy. The unloading area for trucks was across the street and there was significant noise very early in the morning as the trucks unload their supplies for the surrounding businesses. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Luisa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we arrived we were given a room with two single bed, we booked a king bed. The staff was able to move us for the second night of our stay. The staff was helpful in making the correction.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for public transportation
Great location. Public transportation is right across the street. Easy minute walk to all the action, shops and bars/restaurants. Room was nice though a little outdated, hotel is going through renovations. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024