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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Ennis Cathedral

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Garden
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Daily full breakfast (EUR 16.00 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$302
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Quin Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Ennis Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 24 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

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 children's 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), concierge services and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, 3 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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 such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, premium channels and electric kettles

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 Restauran
  • Poets Corner
  • Town Hall Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 2:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and from 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
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Old Ground Hotel Ennis
The Old Ground Hotel Ennis
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Old Ground Hotel Hotel Ennis

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Ground Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Ground Hotel?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ground Hotel on 14 July 2025 start from AU$302.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Old Ground Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Old Ground Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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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Old Ground Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 706 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

Great location for seeing Ennis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

10/10

The staff were excellent and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This hotel is lovely and beautifully maintained. The staff here is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely, clean and right in the heart of Ennis. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

Very close to shopping area and historic sites. Some construction around but not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the hotel and proximity to the town. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Its ok. Not great, not bad. Kind of expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel, great staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Very friendly, helpful staff, especially at the front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Beautiful historical hotel located in downtown Ennis.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Nice rooms, modern bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Very nice accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

The Hotel was lovely but the pub was amazing. Irish music till midnight and packed with locals and tourists all chatting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024