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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Ennis Cathedral

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Garden
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Interior detail
Daily full breakfast (EUR 16.00 per person)
Amidst the charm of Ennis, Old Ground Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner and kids' meals. Unwind in the garden or explore the nearby Ennis Friary; take advantage of high-speed WiFi, a library, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
$147 nightly
The total price is $167
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Feast on culinary gems
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar for diverse dining pleasure. The culinary adventure includes a full breakfast to start the day.
Comfort meets convenience
Slip into cozy bathrobes after ordering from 24-hour room service. Blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted sleep in this hotel.

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
O Connell Street, Ennis, Clare, 0

What's nearby

  • Ennis Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clare Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ennis Friary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quin Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 24 min drive
  • Ennis Station - 7 min walk
  • Sixmilebridge Station - 19 min drive
  • Gort Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bb’s Coffee & Muffins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Preacher's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taylors Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Traditional fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Quin's Traditional Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Old Ground Hotel

Located near a train station, Old Ground Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ennis. The gastropub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Town Hall Bistro, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1700
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Town Hall Bistro - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Poets Corner - This gastropub serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Brendan O Regan Restauran - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30.00

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Ground Hotel
Old Ground
Old Ground Ennis
Old Ground Hotel
Old Ground Hotel Ennis
The Old Ground Hotel Ennis
Old Ground Hotel Hotel
Old Ground Hotel Ennis
Old Ground Hotel Hotel Ennis

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Ground Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Old Ground Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Old Ground Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Old Ground Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Old Ground Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30.00.

What is there to do at Old Ground Hotel and nearby?

Old Ground Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Old Ground Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Old Ground Hotel like?

Old Ground Hotel is in the heart of Ennis, a short 7-minute walk from Ennis Station and 8 minutes' walk from Clare Museum.

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Old Ground Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Restaurant
Pub
Bar
Food
Location
Lobby
Bathroom
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and dining options received high praise for excellent food, great service, and good value. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, good quality, and delicious with excellent service. (7 reviews)
  • The property offers ample free parking and easy in-and-out access. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel in the heart of Ennis.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautifully maintained historic building in the heart of Ennis with friendly staff. The food was excellent!
Elaine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for seeing Ennis
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Maura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay in the Old Ground Hotel was very pleasant. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was very cozy. Also very central for shopping etc
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel . The beds are incredibly comfortable and the rooms spacious. The staff are very friendly.
zoe, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Favorite place to stay in Ennis

Beautiful historical hotel located in downtown Ennis.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice accommodations
Delora, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was really nice and much bigger than we expected! The staff were very helpful in answering any of our questions and it was located very close to the bus station and right in town.
Kassidy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, staff is amazing accommodated an impromptu family reunion. Really wonderful cant recommend highly enough.
Sean T Doyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent first time experience and I would choose this hotel again - everybody efficient, friendly and helpful
June, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing, top notch accomodation

The Old Ground is an amazing place. Comfy, cozy, top notch service. Warm, welcoming. Can't wait to visit again.
Leah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, beautiful interior, charm of yesteryear! Were able to get a second night in the same room we booked for the first night ( it was a last minute decision to stay a second night) and the team shuffled things around so we didn’t have to change rooms. Really liked this place. Old world charm
Janet, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Its ok. Not great, not bad. Kind of expensive.
Wade, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is outstanding! Thank you for that.
Chanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire experience was excellent.... it was my first time in Ireland and I love being immersed in the old world charm, accommodating staff, excellent food in pub, convenience to everything in town and the well designed and comfortable rooms that had all of the comforts of home.....the lobby and surrounding areas were always filled with guests to either talk with or listen to music their !!. I highly recommend the accommodations and can't wait to return 😊 !!!
Melissa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely charismatic hotel in great location.

Lovely hotel,great location , friendly and helpful staff.only downside was the room. Fantastic size but the bathroom door had warped and wouldn’t close without a mighty shove and the radiator made a hissing noise all night . Would stay again though .
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This cozy historical hotel took me back in time. The attention to detail and the attentive staff truly was a magical experience. The restaurant and pub on site was an added bonus. The only negative which I assume has to do with the age of the hotel is the water pressure in the shower. One doesn’t need to wash their hair everyday— so no real problem. If you want to be treated with supreme kindness and feel like you are transported back in time, you must stay here.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Old Ground Hotel for service and comfort.

The staff at The Old Ground Hotel were simply amazing. The most wonderful hospitality was granted to us and it stands out in my experience across any hotel I’ve stayed in, in a long time. In fact I picked The Old Ground as I had stayed here for a family reunion exactly ten years ago. We arrived late and then could not drive through Ennis due to diversions. The desk staff not only guided us in through the town to their car park in real time, but managed to get us a very last minute and late evening table for 4 in their bistro, accommodating a tired and hungry family who were making a pit stop before flying from SNN the next am. The team made check in easy. Made sure we got all we needed at dinner including off menu options and then made sure we got checked in and up to our rooms. Similarly the next morning, a delicious breakfast, warm greetings and wonderful service! Outstanding staff and experience. We can’t stop talking about it. Thank you.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3rd visit

Amazing hotel 3rd time staying here, great rooms large, clean wit kettle coffee machine and safe. Lovely sitting in the garden having an evening drink. Staff friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I especially enjoyed the large room we were upgraded for the night. It was fantastic!!
Katherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Based on reviews, and compared to other properties on our trip, I expected a bit more. There was no help with bags at reception and no elevator to help manage suitcases, so we had to navigate some steep stairs. Dinner was delicious but breakfast was just ok. Service staff was hit or miss with some very delightful people and others that were almost dismissive. The bathroom shower was downright hazardous as it required standing in a slippery bathtub - there was a runner mat but it slid around and was worse than nothing.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing very nice! The parking was easy in and out. They were kind enough to upgrade us. The room was very big and the bed was very comfy
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good service! Loved the room and bed was very comfortable
nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome accomodation and room after a long flight!
Paul, 1-night trip