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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Ennis Cathedral

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Guests can enjoy the serene atmosphere in this outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Relax in the inviting lobby area with a comfortable sofa, decorative mirror, and beautiful flowers.
Experience the chef's passion for fresh ingredients in The Old Ground's kitchen, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, sofa, and chandelier.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a high ceiling, ornate chandeliers, plush sofas, and a bar area.
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
$201 nightly
The total price is $228
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total includes 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

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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
  • Ennis Friary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Midwestern Regional Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Quin Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.8 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
  • ‪Poet's Corner Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Preachers Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Market Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milano - ‬4 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.

Languages

English, Polish

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

Service staff
Room
Restaurant
Pub
Food
Bar
Location
Lobby
Bathroom
Breakfast

What guests liked

  • The restaurant and dining options were excellent, offering great food, good value, and a variety of choices. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was fresh, good quality, and worth the money. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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

8/10

Friendly staff, good food & great location.
2-night trip

10/10

The staff were excellent and inviting
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel is lovely and beautifully maintained. The staff here is great!
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely, clean and right in the heart of Ennis. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
1-night trip

8/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast!
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Very pleasant experience
1-night trip

10/10

We had a family trip to Ennis and loved every minute . Hotel was right in downtown and had a great restaurant and bar inside. Great hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Loved the hotel and proximity to the town. Very walkable.
3-night trip

10/10

Very close to shopping area and historic sites. Some construction around but not a problem
1-night trip

10/10

This property is centrally located with pedestrian only streets directly out the back door (the pub door is on the main road!) The beds were comfy and room was clean. We loved being greeted by OG, the cat! Staff were excellent. All in all, a great stay and base for exploring county clare!
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel, great staff, great location
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly, helpful staff, especially at the front desk
3-night trip

10/10

Great staff
6-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

We only stayed one night but everything was excellent. The location is great too!
1-night trip

10/10

Very quaint hotel (cozy rooms and lobby) with friendly and helpful staff.

10/10

Very nice accommodations
4-night trip

10/10

Nice rooms, modern bathrooms.
1-night trip

10/10

The Hotel was lovely but the pub was amazing. Irish music till midnight and packed with locals and tourists all chatting.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel and staff, good feud and music very centrally located in old town
1-night trip

10/10

Nice friendly place. Staff very helpful and nice.
1-night trip