Staying at Cathal's was like staying at a boutique hotel. The self check-in was easy and convenient, and the parking is right out front. We loved the convenience of eating breakfast below our room in the cafe. They have great coffee, and the cafe is really cute. The room was actually quite quiet even though it's above the cafe and on a street with low to moderate traffic. We slept great. The room was clean with great shower pressure. It's a quick drive into the heart of Galway.