The g hotel, Galway
Galway-born and world renowned hat designer Philip Treacy is behind the design of Monogram Hotels' flagship venture. Treacy shows off his flair for retro style in the signature room, the ladies' salon, with an outpouring of vibrant pinks paired with a black and white vortex carpet. Its restaurant, Santini at the g, is managed by Laura Santin of Santini restaurant in London's Belgravia, explaining the Italian influence.
Opened: 28 November
Owner: Gerry Barrett
General manager: Michael Cunningham
Number of rooms: 101
Rack rate: Double €
450 (£304) Facilities: Spa, lounge bar, cocktail bar, restaurant, ladies' salon, gentlemen's lounge, conference room.
Restaurant: Italian cuisine sourced from local ingredients, seats 70
Address: Wellpark, Galway, Ireland
Telephone: 00 353 9186 5200