Being able to say that my travel companion and I got to spend the night in a castle is something I will never get tired of. Claregalway was everything I had expected and more. The room was elegant and spacious, really adding to the experience of transporting you back in time. The floor heating was incredible - there's nothing bad to say about heated floors!
My companion and I arrived later than the 3 - 5 PM check-in window, but the hosts were accommodating. I had messaged that we might be running a bit later because we were coming straight from a tour earlier in the day and the response was quick to say thanks for the heads up and that everything was okay. Check-in was a simple and easy process once we did arrive (and it's impossible to miss and admire the castle as you drive up the road!). The castle is not too far away from Galway, so after settling in, my companion traveled over to the city for some dinner and we made it back quite easily.
One of the best parts of the stay would have to be the breakfast that we received the next morning. I had forgotten that it was provided, so when we opened our door in the morning, we were pleasantly surprised to find it waiting for us. The food was delicious. The other best part of the stay was being able to explore the grounds before we left. Don't miss out on exploring the tower - read the information on the ground floor and climb up the steps all the way to top, taking the time to explore the rooms on each floor. You'll feel instantly transported back in time and really get a feel for the history of the castle. A definite highlight!