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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests step into the welcoming embrace of Old Ground Hotel, where helpful staff, beautiful gardens, and two on-site restaurants make planning each day a pleasure.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Ennis, Old Ground Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Ennis Friary and Quin Abbey are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Woodstock Golf and Country Club and Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. Ennis Cathedral and Dysert O'Dea Castle and Archaeology Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Ennis travel guide
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O Connell Street, Ennis, Clare, 0

What's nearby

  • Ennis (Inis) Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul Ireland
    Ennis Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ennis Friary featuring heritage architecture and a ruin
    Ennis Friary
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clare Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Daniel O'Connell Monument
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bindon Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ennis Station
    7 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Old Ground Hotel

Upscale hotel near Ennis Cathedral
Located close to Ennis Friary and Woodstock Golf and Country Club, Old Ground Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, premium channels, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brendan O Regan
  • Poets Corner
  • Town Hall Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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.

Property is 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

Is Old Ground Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00.

Where is Old Ground Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Ennis, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ennis Cathedral and Ennis Friary. Woodstock Golf and Country Club and Quin Abbey are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ennis Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Old Ground Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 749 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms, great food, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dr Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, room upgrade, great supper despite late arrival and wonderful breakfast and the most amazing Christmas decorations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the hotel on my own and felt perfectly safe. Staff very helpful and professional Food and service excellent Room comfortable and clean Hotel in exvellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully maintained historic building in the heart of Ennis with friendly staff. The food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an excellent location. The grounds and rooms are immaculate and bey. The attached restaurant is delicious. The staff could not have been more helpful..the rooms are BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Awesome accomodation and room after a long flight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

glenn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is quite a historic building and I do like the atmosphere. The bathroom was modern and shower very good. However, no toilet roll holder and soap/shampoo dispensers not working. Food was ok, nothing spectacular. Though my server was really pleasant and friendly. Down side was the lift was broken and i had to haul baggage up stairs with no offer of help from reception. The heating in the room was not working and windows were not closing, which meant it was cold (even with a portable heater)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Friendly staff, good food & great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely and beautifully maintained. The staff here is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean and right in the heart of Ennis. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel . The beds are incredibly comfortable and the rooms spacious. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy hour with great location and staff

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully located, great room and very nice common areas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stag and food was awesome. So nice and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

We only stayed one night but everything was excellent. The location is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, helpful staff, especially at the front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024