Forster Court

Forster Street, Galway, Ireland
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The Forster Court Hotel is situated right in the centre of Galway City, just steps from the famous Eyre Square and minutes from Shop Street and the bustling bars & cafés of Quay street. We are surrounded by some of Galway's best restaurants and bars. Including the multi award winning bar and restaurant An Púcán located directly across the road. Our newly renovated, Hyde Bar & Gin Parlour, is a bright and relaxing bar and restaurant with modern and contemporary furnishings. It is a relaxing place to have brunch or lunch during the day or enjoy an evening dinner. The dynamic atmosphere of the bar is also a place to sit back with a signature cocktails and extensive wine list not forgetting their large selection of gins, with over 500 to choose from and enjoy an Authentic Galway experience. The hotel offers 50 guest rooms including double, twin and triple rooms. All rooms are non-smoking. Each bedroom is ensuite and has coffee and tea making facilities, television, direct dial telephone, free wireless internet access and a hairdryer. Breakfast is served daily from 7.00 am - 11.00 am. All our double and twin rooms sleep two people comfortably while our triple rooms can accommodate three people as they are generously proportioned with a double bed and single bed. Interconnecting rooms offer flexibility to families. All Guest Bedrooms are Non - Smoking. In addition, The Hotel is the perfect venue for your little ones big day. It can cater from small intimate groups to large family gatherings. Our restaurant Elwoods Bar & Grill is the perfect venue to celebrate with family. For smaller groups Ewoods offers a Private Dining Area. Larger groups can be accommodated in the main restaurant area or in a private room.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2017
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms50
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Discover Ireland

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Recreational activities

  • Golf course on grounds
  • Outdoor pool

Transportation

  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
1
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
50
Single (1 bed)
24
Single (1 bed) rate
€77.00 - €348.00
Double (2 beds)
35
Double (2 beds) rate
€82.00 - €353.00
Suites
6
Tax rate
13.5%
Occupancy rate
100%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 55.3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

City Centre Hotel - So car parking is available nearby

Additional details

Part of The Connacht Hospitality Group www.connachthospitalitygroup.ie

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