County: Galway
Star: 5
The exuberant spirit of Galway has been captured in the g. From the strikingly contemporary exterior to the warm Irish welcome waiting inside, the first impression of the g is that it is a welcome compliment to the city. The g’s design director is renowned hat-designer Philip Treacy, a native of Galway, and his special touch is evident everywhere, from the bespoke concierge wall to the artwork in every room. The emphasis throughout is on luxury and glamour.
Each guestroom has the distinctive Philip Treacy touch, evident in the detail as well as in the overall effect – which is one of stylish originality and supreme comfort.
Philip’s choices – from the wallpaper, lighting and artwork to the furniture and flooring – have been inspired by the landscapes and seashores of County Galway. The colours, textures and materials used reflect this heritage and tradition, but are also effortlessly contemporary.
The public areas of the g on the ground floor extends to over 18,000 sq ft with three individually styled and themed lounges and a restaurant, all linked by a raspberry carpeted corridor. The impression is of walking through a particularly glamorous dolls house, with golden doorways framing the entrance to each room.
If Philip Treacy’s distinctive flair defines the g experience, it is underpinned by impeccable standards of service, and attention to detail, without which the g would not be the first-class hotel that it is. This is carried through to the exclusive ESPA at the g, created and managed by ESPA, the world leader in creating fabulous lifestyle spas. ESPA at the g is Ireland’s first "urban" spa, an oasis of calm and relaxation.
