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Glenlo Abbey Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

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$407.00+
Frommer's ReviewMap ItPhotos and Video
Location Bushy Park, Around Town
Phone 091/526666
Fax 091/527800
Web site www.glenlo.com
Room Information 46 units
Prices €295-€340 double; €550-€770 suite. Breakfast €20. Dinner from around €50 per person
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV, Wi-Fi, hair dryer
Parking Free parking

Glenlo Abbey Hotel Review

About 3km (2 miles) outside of Galway on the main Clifden road, this secluded, sprawling stone hotel overlooks Lough Corrib in a sylvan setting, surrounded by a 9-hole golf course. Dating from 1740, this was originally the ancestral home of the Ffrench and Blake families, 2 of the 14 families who ruled the city for centuries. The building has retained its grandeur in the public areas, with hand-carved wood furnishings, hand-loomed carpets, ornate plasterwork, and an extensive collection of Irish art and antiques. The guest rooms, which have lovely views of Lough Corrib and the countryside, are luxuriously decorated with traditional furnishings, as well as marbled bathrooms.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; concierge; 9-hole golf course; room service; drawing room; fishing in Lough Corrib

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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