Situated overlooking Lough Corrib, the Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a converted 18th century abbey set in a 138-acre estate, originally home to Galway's tribal leaders, four kilometres from the city centre. The 46 guestrooms, some with lakeside views, feature traditional décor with warm fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Modern amenities include cable television, direct-dial phones, clothes presses, and safes. All have marble bathrooms with bathrobes, designer toiletries, telephones, makeup mirrors, bidets,and hair dryers. The Hotel interior features towering ceilings and stained-glass walls and can be hired for private dinner parties, banquets and corporate events. The Pavilion is a multi-purpose event facility for up to 200 delegates with a function suite, private foyer bar and six syndicate rooms, all fully-equipped with ISDN and Internet connections; business and secretarial services are also available. Guests can enjoy the intimate surroundings of the Kentfield Cocktail Lounge or sip coffee and cognacs in the library. Practical amenities include free parking, babysitting facilities, and concierge services. Golf- enthusiasts can practise their swing onsite at the 9-hole double-green lakeside course or on the 12-bay driving range. The hotel estate also offers; fly fishing on the lake, cruises aboard the flat-bottomed lake boat, archery, and clay-pigeon shooting. The hotel offers a plethora of dining options: The Pullman Restaurant has three restored carriages, formerly used by the Orient Express, serving specialities such as Galway Oysters; The River Room serves international dishes beside stunning views; The Oak Cellar Bar offers traditional Irish pub-style lunch dishes; i maginative theme evenings including western style barbecues and murder mysteries are occasionally held in the restaurants. The nearest airport is Shannon International Airport, which is 91 kilometres from the hotel. Regular bus services are available from outside the terminal building to Limerick with connections to all of Ireland's major cit ies. Taxis are available at the 24 hour taxi desk in the arrivals hall. A t axi to the hotel costs approximately 120 Euros. Alternatively the bus fare i s approximately 13.50 Euros (single) or 21.50 Euros (return). Official Rating provided by the Fáilte Fáilte assigns an official star rating for hotels in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated as 5-stars.
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Room Types
Standard twin/double room
One king bed or two twin beds. Traditional décor in warm fabrics and dark wood furnishings. Cable television, direct-dial phone, clothes press, and safe. Marble bathroom with bathrobes, designer toiletries, telephone, makeup mirror, bidet, and hair dryer. Some with lake view.
Property Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Currency Exchange
Dry Cleaning Service
Shoe Shine
Complimentary Breakfast
Elevator/lift
Bar/lounge
Babysitting or child care
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (limited hours)
Concierge services
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Conference room(s)
Audio-visual equipment
Secretarial services
Translation services
Fireplace in lobby
Patio
Tour assistance
Library
Video library
Clubhouse
Coffee shop or café
Exhibit space
Parking (free)
Multilingual staff
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Picnic area
24-hour front desk
Porter/bellhop
Banquet facilities
Limo or Town Car service available
Internet access - wireless
Ballroom(s)
Meeting rooms (small groups)
Smoke-free property
Umbrella
Wedding services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Property Information
5 Star Rating. GuestRooms - 46
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Floors - 3
Area Activities
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