Galway

Races

Hotel Near Ballybrit

The adrenaline-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and stunning fashion of the Galway Races are certainly not to be missed. The annual 7-day racing festival attracts over 250,000 people to Galway racecourse throughout the week, and located only a furlong from the racecourse, Clayton Hotel Galway is the closest hotel to Ballybrit Racecourse.

Lively musical entertainment and an electric atmosphere ensure that Clayton Hotel Galway is the only place to stay or visit this summer during the Galway Races. 

Premium Pre-Racing Package

We are once again offering racegoers the opportunity to upgrade a race day experience this Galway Races our exclusive Pre-Racing Package. Whether it is for groups of friends or work colleagues, pre-racing packages are a must to enjoy the full flavour of the race day experience.

The Premium Pre-Racing Package includes an arrival cocktail, two-course lunch with wine, bus transfer to/from the hotel to the racecourse, entrance ticket to the racecourse plus lots of free post-race entertainment. All this is priced at just €60 per person. Due to the popularity of the pre-racing package, pre-booking is absolutely essential.

To book a Pre-Racing Package, or for further details on the race week line-up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact our team on 091 721900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.

Galway Races Ladies Day

Galway Festival Ladies Day is on the fourth day of the Festival and is one of the most colourful with the Guinness Hurdle Handicap Hurdle being the feature race on this day.

Friday is a more relaxed affair with the Guinness Handicap being the feature race on the day. Friday’s fair lady also attracts a number of female punters with an eye on capturing the elusive stylish prize.

Book Galway Races package today

To book a Pre-Racing Package, or for further details on the race week line-up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact our team on 091 721900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.