Walter Macken House
Walter Macken House, 18 Saint Joseph's Avenue, Galway, Ireland- Memorial
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Prime Location
Located just steps away from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and Eyre Square, this trendy Westend apartment offers a prime spot for exploring Galway.
Modern Amenities
Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi, this apartment provides all the modern amenities for a comfortable stay.
Nearby Attractions
With Dead Mans Beach, Ladies Beach, and National University of Galway within close proximity, this apartment is the perfect choice for travelers looking to experience all that Galway has to offer.
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Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
In-room amenities
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Great location spacious and quiet
The tv wouldn’t work properly and there was sticky floors but other than that lovely
Optimale Lage und funktionierende Ausstattung machen das Appartement sehr empfehlenswert.
Location , Comfortable bed
Neighbours dog barking at the weekend
Una experiencia perfecta y maravillosa. La comunicación con el anfitrión fue excelente y las instrucciones para llegar fueron muy claras. El alojamiento cumple con todo lo prometido en el anuncio y tiene una ubicación ideal cerca del centro. La cocina y el baño cuentan con todo lo necesario y más (aceite, café, té, jabón y suavizante para la ropa).
No tengo nada negativo que decir sobre el alojamiento o el anfitrión; lo único malo fue que llovió el día de la salida, pero es un detalle ajeno a la estancia.
It had what we needed. The location was great and it was easy to get around.
Fantastic location and comfortable accommodations.
We had some trouble understanding the locking system for the front door. There were no instructions. The owner sent someone over and quickly resolved the problem.
The property was wonderful and well equipped with everything we needed. It felt like a home from home for our 3 night getaway. A short walk to all the main sites, as well as the many bars and restaurants. All in all it was a great base and I would 100% recommend! Malcolm was a great host and everything was hassle free.
There’s nothing I could say that was a negative about the property. Fab facilities and everything you would need. Me and my partner couldn’t rate it enough.
Good location. Spacious. Well furnished kitchen (salt, pepper, oil, tea, utensils, pot covers). Washing machine products.
- No TV channels (it's a bring-your-own-content 'smart' TV). - Lots of light in the morning in the bedroom. If you need darkness to sleep then this is not for you or prepare the eye patch. - No drying rack which would be useful for cloths that can't be easily tumble dried. - Host did not respond to any of my messages. - Noisy construction work when we were there, they were drilling the pavement in front of the apartment at 7am. It would have been nice for the host to communicate above the potential nuisance in the property description (or just not offer to rent the apartment during this period). - Not worth the price we paid considering all of the above.
Excellent location in Galway, about three blocks away from where the action is. However, the West End was quiet and there are several very good restaurants a block away. Initially, I was confused about locking the door, but after I talked to the owner, the issue was resolved. I highly recommend this apartment and a Galway visit.
Booking.com sent me the wrong address & pin # which was 2 doors down. The owner had emailed me the correct address and pin # but I missed the email because we were on a cruise when he sent it. Fortunately, I called the owner and resolved the problem.
The lady cleaning the apartment met me and she was very nice and polite
When I was leaving I found it hard to put the key in lock box
Ich habe das Apartment nur genommen, weil es vom Schlafzimmer einen Zugang zu einem Garten hatte. Da ich Raucherin bin konnte ich so gemütlich meinen Morgenkaffee mit Zigarette genießen und es war einfach angenehm draußen zu sitzen, wenn es nicht gerade geregnet hat.
Das ich anfänglich, dass ebenerdig Apartment nicht abschließen konnte. Komische Türklinke. Nach schriftlichen Austausch mit dem Vermieter hat es dann geklappt, aber geflucht habe ich trotzdem noch paar Mal. Den Wohnbereich fand ich etwas dunkel.
Sijanti
Epäsiisteys, WC:m heikko toimivuus, edellisten asiakkaiden roskat paikalla, eikä siivottu lattiaa
Great location - restaurants, bars, Latin quarter very close by. River just behind property with nice walks. Comfortable bed. Free fast Wifi. Adequate cooking facilities if you need to do so.
Wrong address listed on Booking.com. Lockbox would not close properly and so had to bank it shut with my hand and hurt myself in the process. Washer and dryer in pictures but no connecting cables so could not use them. Even after putting all light switches on and off, could not find light switch for the kitchen - maybe just me. No book outlining facilities on site. Paid street parking only except overnight if free.
Great location! Washing machine and dryer were very useful. The apartment was quiet, notwithstanding its location. Good communications and prompt responses.
The bed is not comfortable, especially for taller people. The pillows are lumpy. The kitchen needs a bit more equipment. Parking is really problematic, so I would not advocate it for drivers. It needs a good spring clean.
Really comfortable bed. Very clean, modern unit. Great location, minutes to Galway’s West End and the harbour. Good wifi speed. Felt safe in the unit.
TV was not connected to wifi. Host tried to rectify but unable to resolve.
The apartment is well fitted out with appliances. Close to pubs, restaurants and city centre. Vibrant location Rear courtyard to sit out in.
Parking is difficult on the street during the day but free at night . Need a guide book to show how to work the door locks and the T V and a map for the town
Good location, quiet, and we appreciated the washer and dryer on-site.
It would have been helpful to have the water heater set and running before our arrival, instead of having to first ask the owner where it was and then climb onto a bar stool to turn it on. The apartment is ok but could use more hooks and more than one kitchen towel for a three-day stay. The bed was small and uncomfortable.
The dirty apartment is centrally located.
There was no hot water in any taps in this apartment. The bed linen, while assured it was fresh, was filthy! When I pulled back the quilt, the sheets were all crumbled, creases as though someone has just got out of bed. That sheet had dubious black dots of something in it. However, when I looked at the bottom sheet there were two large marks of what I believe was urine on it- disgusting. The pillows had no pillow protectors and one pillow had NO cover/ pillow case on it at all. On reporting this to the ow- who does NOT like to be contacted- it was too early in the morning to take call, he was taking his children to school, why was I ringing “was there a fire in the apartment “. In relation to no hot water in the taps Malcolm the owner said “but there is hot water in the electric shower “. I said this was not good enough he said he would TRY to get a plumber for next day. With regard the sheets and the photos to prove my point, he denied they were dirty and said they were washed in laundry and changed daily. !!! Instead of dealing with the problem, Malcolm said it was better we find another place to stay!! I told him I was in Ireland for a few days to visit family and friends, that I had many people to meet after not having been in Ireland for 14 years. I also told him I had advanced Cancer, but living with it at the moment, I didn’t need the stress of having to go looking for accommodation on a Friday night in Galway, I offered to buy new sheets myself just to stay in the place and Malcolm still asked us to leave. I swear to whoever is reading this, the only thing we did’wrong’ was to complain about an apartment with no hot water and a filthy, filthy bed.
Location
Perfect location and very comfortable
Beautiful place to stay in.. really clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely be back
Perfect area
Excellent location as a base to explore Galway. Steps away from bars & restaurants in the West End but no noise at all at night. Comfortable bed. Appliances inside the apartment are very new.
Very cosy and clean
The location was excellent in the city centre with shops etc nearby and walking distance to the University
Everything was fine, key collection info could have been provided bit earlier but in the end I got the keys on time. Host is very polite and helpful
Great location. Very clean. Easy check-in.
No extra linens.
Great location, clean, spacious, had everything we needed for our weekend break. Malcom kept in touch to confirm my arrival time and share all the information I needed. Parking was not included but I was able to find street parking near by.
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Cleanliness
7.68/10Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.15/10Positive remarks about host responsiveness.
Location
9.19/10Great location mentioned across several reviews.
Room Quality
8.14/10Comfortable accommodations noted, some minor issues.
Amenities
8.17/10Well-equipped kitchen, but some shortcomings like no TV channels.
Value for Money
7.63/10Concerns about pricing relative to the drawbacks mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.68/10N/A - not specifically mentioned in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.55/10Mixed reviews, generally positive.