When I told my friends back in the U.S. that I would be staying in a castle during my trip to Ireland, they rolled their eyes. One friend said she had done that on her trip, only to find that the castles were drafty, outdated, and difficult to navigate with luggage. Well I’m pleased to report that Claregalway Castle is nothing like that! For one, I was helped to my room with my luggage, so that eliminated the hassle of schlepping it up the circular staircase myself. The room was toasty, and the thermostat was easy to operate. The bed that looked a little kitschy online was actually delightfully cozy (if a little too firm). And the breakfast... oh, the breakfast! It literally was enough food to feed me for the entire day. This worked great, as I headed to the Cliffs of Moher from Galway, so I didn’t have to stop for lunch.
I would recommend this spot without hesitation to my fussiest friends!