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At The Connacht Hotel, we take great pride in delivering exceptional hospitality, and we are honoured to be recognised for our commitment to excellence. Over the years, our team’s dedication to creating memorable guest experiences, providing outstanding service, and fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere has earned us a variety of prestigious awards.

Our awards are a testament to our passionate staff who go above and beyond to ensure each guest enjoys their stay!

Great Places to Work 2025

We are delighted to share that The Connacht Hotel has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work! This recognition is a testament to our incredible team, whose warm and welcoming hospitality makes it both a great place to work and a great place for our customers to stay. We couldn’t be more proud of our team for making The Connacht Hotel such an exceptional place to work and visit!

Family Hotel of the Year 2024

We are thrilled to announce that The Connacht Hotel has been recognised as the Family Hotel of the Year in Connacht at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards!

This prestigious accolade reflects our unwavering commitment to providing a family-friendly experience for over 50 years. It’s a testament to our dedicated team, who work tirelessly to create memorable stays for families, ensuring every guest feels welcome and cherished.

We are immensely proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way!

Family Friendly Hotel of the Year – Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021

We are delighted to be named Family Friendly Hotel of the Year in the 2021 European Travel Awards by Travel & Hospitality. This award is a true testament to the incredible efforts of our team, whose dedication ensures that families return to us generation after generation for unforgettable stays.

Silver Award – GreenHospitality.ie Programme 2020

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to have achieved the Silver Award from GreenHospitality.ie, the only Irish-developed environmental certification standard for the hospitality sector. This recognition affirms our commitment to best environmental practices, helping guests make greener choices when they stay with us.

Gold Award for Accommodation – IASI Awards 2020

For three years running, our Accommodation Team has been awarded Gold at the IASI Awards, recognising the hard work and dedication of the unsung heroes behind every exceptional guest experience. This award acknowledges our team’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest standards in hospitality.

Best Marketing & Social Media – Galway Chamber Business Awards 2019

Celebrating 50 years of The Connacht Hotel was a milestone moment, and our yearlong 50th Anniversary Campaign was honoured with the award for Best Marketing, Including Social and Digital Media, at the Galway Chamber Business Awards. Our history, rooted in hospitality since 1969, continues to inspire everything we do.

Fáilte Ireland Service Excellence Award 2019

The Connacht Hospitality Group is proud to be the only hospitality group in Galway to achieve the Fáilte Ireland Service Excellence Award across all its properties. This accreditation highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service, with a significant majority of our team trained to the highest industry standards.

Tourism & Hospitality Award – Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2017

We were honoured to receive the Tourism & Hospitality Award at Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh for the second consecutive year, celebrating our dedication to both the Irish language and hospitality. Special recognition goes to our incredible team, whose hard work and passion made this achievement possible.

EXPERIENCE AWARD-WINNING HOSPITALITY

We are incredibly grateful to our guests, partners, and dedicated staff for helping us achieve these milestones. Whether you’re visiting for a family getaway, a business trip, or a group event, we invite you to experience what makes The Connacht Hotel a multi-award-winning destination.