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Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)

3.5 star property
Galway hotel in Galway City Centre with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
Netflix
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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About the area

Map
Forster Street, Galway, County Galway

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 (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)

Hotel located in Galway City Centre
Consider a stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk and a living plant wall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Recycling, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HYDE Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 ratings 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) on 4 Dec 2024 start from AU$225.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel)?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) located?

Located in Galway City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Lough Atalia are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is only a 4-minute walk.

Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 608 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 608 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

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice visit, enjoyed a full restaurant breakfast, and the location was SO close to bus station for airport return. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel located very close to the train and bus stations as well as the centre of town. Staff was very helpful. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. We had dinner one night in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent. Considering how busy it was, many locals feel the same way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Great hitel..a bit different without windows..but had skywindow
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive. Location was close to the train station and shoppers street. Other restaurants close by not so great, that was the only low point.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location location location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant/Bar & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:30 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5