Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (687 reviews)
King Street , Drogheda , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Overpriced
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some reviews mention the hotel's deterioration and maintenance issues impacting cleanliness.
Service
9.55
The staff is consistently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.05
Good location with easy access to Drogheda, though some mention noise and traffic.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are cozy but some find them too small and not worth the price.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities are appreciated, but there's a lack of initiatives for discounts.
Value for Money
8.05
Several reviews indicate that the hotel is overpriced relative to its offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Positive mentions of breakfast and bar food quality.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, guests have a good experience despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:59

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Style
Experience a blend of history and modernity at our charming town house, originally built in 1867. The stained glass windows and high coved ceilings add to the historic charm while the tasteful modern renovations provide a comfortable stay.

Central Location with Easy Access
Conveniently situated in the heart of Drogheda, County Louth, our hotel offers easy access to local attractions and is just a 20-minute drive from Dublin airport via the nearby M1 motorway. Explore the nearby links golf courses, go freshwater fishing, or visit famous historic sites such as Newgrange and the Hill of Tara.

Special Offers for Memorable Stays
Make your stay even more special with our 1 & 2 Night Specials. Don't miss the chance to enjoy our modern facilities and exceptional service in this historic setting. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Scholars hotel.

Important information:

Please note that Scholars Townhouse is a nonsmoking hotel.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking is required upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 687 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
One night stay
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful hotel in a very convenient location. Fantastic food.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Alan extended_group gb
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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theodore couple us
8
People were great. The room was way too small.
Pros:

Rumor was extremely small difficult to even lay out our clothes

Cons:

That room is only big enough for one person

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Veh-Chi couple gb
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Barry solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
9
Good stopover before driving to Dublin.
Pros:

Bar area was lovely both Inside and out.

Cons:

I prefer to make coffee in the room rather than have to stipulate a time to b served in my room.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Sonya couple au
10
Absolutely fabulous location, facilities, bed comfortable and lovely staff.
Pros:

Interior and building were beautifully maintained and the terrace, fountains and garden just lovely.
Staff extremely helpful with any questions, and assisted to store my medication with no issues.
Dinner in the gastrolounge was superb, Kate our waitperson was lovely.
Enjoyed a coffee in my room, at first I wasn’t sure I liked the idea of having to call reception for this, but it was easy.
Really comfy & huge bed! Thank you

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Shepard couple us
8
Pros:

The afternoon tea was the highlight of our stay! Thanks for providing gluten free options.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ariana family_with_children gb
10
great
Pros:

the breakfast was great

Cons:

the prices

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Beautiful quaint hotel. Super comfortable bed. Very friendly and very helpfull staff.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike about this hotel

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jodie solo_traveller au
10
Very Happy - would recommend
Pros:

The charm of the property, the proximity to the town, professional and friendly staff, lovely breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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aidanmcdonnell Couples Drogheda, County Louth
10
Lunch at Scholars a little gem in County Louth.
Pros:

Fabulous lunch with a great variety to select from the bar food menu. Lovely homely atmosphere in the bar, almost like stepping back in time to a period drama setting. The food was excellent in terms of quality and the service from the staff was friendly and efficient. Definitely a great place to visit for lunch, Dinner or just a quiet drink at the bar.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Ursula solo_traveller ie
10
Gorgeous hotel. Can't fault it
Pros:

Loved absolutely everything. Outdoor setting.. smell of good food on arrival, the decor is so tasty! Room for perfect, pity we didn't stay longer!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Cailean DC solo_traveller gb
8
Amazing historical place to stay with second-to-none staff service
Pros:

Staff customer service (went above and beyond), cleanliness and character of historical building.

Cons:

Room really warm in hot weather and hard to ventilate, even with open window. If AC not possible in older building, fans would have been ideal.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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_mariawatch Solo travel County Donegal
4
Big disappointment
Pros:

Location great, staff lovely, quiet, breakfast good.
Single room tiny, acrobatic skills needed to get to window and chair. No tea/coffee making facilities although advertised.
Bathroom tight, too. When using toilet you have the wash hand basin on your lap. 2 taps, no mixer, water flow erratic.
Great outdoor terrace with plenty of tables and seating, but no smoking area. Was told to go and stand in the carpark. Smokers def not welcome, only their money...
All that for €159 for 1 night/ 1 person! Never again.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Christine couple nz
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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hitchinlad Couples Bathurst, New South Wales
10
A gem of a place
Pros:

A gem... super comfortable stay, close to town, great food and quiet at night. Close enough to Dublin airport before returning home.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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maenoone1967 Family Longford, County Longford
6
TOO EXPENSIVE
Pros:

Firstly, great location and lovely staff. However, I was with a disabled person and the outside lift was very dubious and didn't work properly. There was the same type of lift inside which also not great. Main restaurant was not open so we had our meal in the bar lounge, very uncomfortable with 6 people at two round tables. Signs outside stating there was no smoking. Staff said only smoking in the carpark. Food was very expensive fish and burgers excellent but basic chips were disgusting. The desserts was nice but very small. The bedroom we had was very small and had no tea or coffee making facilities. Reception said we could ring down for tea or coffee and any time free of charge but when 2 of our party wanted coffee before bed they were told the coffee machine was after being cleaned so gave them tea in paper cups. When they requested a biscuit to go with the tea the waitress said that the chef had gone home. Eventually someone opened the biscuits. Overall I wouldn't recommend, considering the price and in general feeling of being treated in quite a basic way. Definitely never going back.

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor
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Leanne solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

The building was lovely, very well appointed rooms! The restaurant terrace was lovely for supper. Great ambiance. The staff were very kind as well!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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AC family_with_children ch
10
Pros:

équipe très sympathique !
très bon restaurant (ont accepté de nous servir malgré notre arrivée tardive) et très bon breakfast fait maison
proche du visiter center pour Bru na boine
parking sur place très pratique

Cons:

rien, tout était parfait depuis l'accueil jusqu'au départ.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee