Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (637 reviews)
King Street , Drogheda , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 637 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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Belinda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Consistently Great
Pros:

Consistently great. We have stayed in Scholars a number of times now and we cannot fault anything. A particularly lovely room this time complete with Four Poster bed. We have already booked our next stay!

Cons:

Loved everything (as usual!)

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Noel • extended_group • gb
9
Would recommend
Pros:

Beautiful building

Cons:

No kettle in room but complementary tea/coffe can be ordered at reception

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Steve • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely friendly staff, great bar and smashing breakfast
Pros:

Quirky and historic

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Yves • solo_traveller • fr
4
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • ie
10
Your staff are top notch, will definitely come back
Pros:

The staff were fantastic. The coffee service was the best. Really enjoyed the facilities.

Cons:

All was perfect

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
9
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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julia • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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michaeljd525 • Family
10
Great experience, highly recommended
Pros:

We had a great experience at Scholars, loved the character of the hotel, and the staff and food were top class. Highly recommended. Great value as well.

2026-04-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Teresa • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary Ellen • couple • ie
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Avril • solo_traveller • ie
5
Staff were friendly but my room was kinda small and the TV was not friendly user
Pros:

The history of the building

Cons:

I did not know about the lift as carried my case with a bit of difficulty up the steps

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachana • family_with_children • nl
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • ie
7
Not good value for the money.
Pros:

Really lovely building with a great atmosphere. Nice staff.

Cons:

Very very dated rooms and facilities.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Great central location
Staff are great,friendly and accommodating.
Had a meal in the restaurant and it was amazing.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Voloshynov • couple • ua
9
Pros:

Вкусные ирландские завтраки,старинный ресторан антикварная мебель.Вкусные блюда.

Cons:

Очень маленькие номера.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Sergej • couple • ie
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
10
Staying in this hotel made our trip all the more memorable
Pros:

Such a lovely place to stay. Friendly staff all round and a picturesque hotel. The breakfast and food in the restaurant is lovely. We stayed get a few years ago and they have done the bathrooms up now so they have a modern look and no longer have a shower in a bath!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent food and staff as always.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee