Dooly's Hotel

Hotels
7 (97 reviews)
Emmet Square , Birr , IE
+353 57 912 0032

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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:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Rooms outdated
Some cleanliness issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
6.64
Overall the hotel was clean, but the bathroom in our room could have used some upgrades.
Service
7.61
Staff extremely friendly and helpful, very accommodating when requests were made.
Location
8.15
Central location, great for accessing local attractions.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms were a little outdated and some had issues like small size and noise.
Amenities
6.63
Basic amenities provided; however, improvements needed like vegan options.
Value for Money
6.59
Good budget option considering location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Breakfast was excellent with a good variety.
Overall Experience
6.61
Enjoyable stay with notable pros and manageable cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:52

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn with Modern Amenities

On-Site Coffee Shop and Nightclub
Dating back to 1747, Dooly’s Hotel offers a unique blend of history and modern amenities. Enjoy freshly baked pastries and afternoon tea at the on-site coffee shop, and dance the night away at the hotel's own nightclub.

Award-Winning Restaurant and Elegant Rooms
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Emmet Restaurant, known for its diverse menu featuring dishes like Barbary duck and pan-fried sea bass. Retreat to elegantly furnished rooms equipped with modern comforts like a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and free toiletries.

Convenient Location near Birr Castle Demesne
Explore the 100 acres of parkland at Birr Castle Demesne, located close to the hotel, or stroll through boutique shops nearby. End your day at the cosy bar with a drink in hand. Book your stay at Dooly’s Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 97 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.64
Service: 7.61
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 6.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 6.61
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Paul Noonan • family_with_children • ie
8
Great Location..Lovely Food beer and staff.
Pros:

Ok so This old historic hotel is under renovations..The new work on the bar and restaurant is beautiful.
Location excellent
Staff excellent..Peter is a Character..Yes his beard is real..William Wallace
Food excellent
Real coal fire in reception Is lovely.

Cons:

Ok so Its under renovation..So im gonna give recommedations instead of criticism..
Rip out the carpets..i hate carpet..
Bath Tubs..a big no no..To dangerous..Rip them out..walk in showers are safer and much better.
Curtains..Paintwork..And just general cosmetics..
And Bigger tvs for the Rooms.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Noeleen • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Oisin • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

A bit dated

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • ie
5
It was grand
Pros:

It is what can be expected of a 3 star hotel

Cons:

The carpets and wallpaper seem old and outdated

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • ie
4
Pros:

Breakfast was very good staff were excellent
Good location .

Cons:

Smell of soot in room,dated shabby decor needs some major upgrades overpriced.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ruth McKeon • family_with_children • ie
7
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean

Cons:

No Guinness on tap, lacked atmosphere while in the bar eating dinner, background music would be ideal, instead of hearing everyone's conversations. It was cold, so no heating on. No wine menu offered, ages waiting at reception to get a key to our room. One bottle of water was already opened in our room.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mcguigan • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Location , really close to all in the town

Brreakfast was nice ad waitresses were really pleasant ad helpful

Cons:

Sat at higher raised table for breakfaat but really cramped tables for 2 people sitting eating breakfast , with 2plates , toast in basket ,cups ad teapots ..
Everything on top of you..


Strong fire smell in reception area ad fire wasnt lit..

Bedroom floor needs hoovered properly ad , bathroom older items , but just nneed a

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • couple • ie
9
We enjoyed our stay and would book this hotel again.
Pros:

We found the Staff very friendly and efficient
The room was spacious and we had a great view of the town square from our room.
We got an excellent breakfast and it set us up for the day.

Cons:

We thought the price of our room was a bit steep for this time of year.
There was no lift to our room only stairs and could be a problem for anybody with knee or hip problems.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • au
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ie
10
All good
Pros:

Lovely staff

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • ca
6
Okay for an overnight.
Pros:

The staff were helpful, welcoming, and kind. It was quiet and comfortable enough.

Cons:

It could be cleaner. The facility needs an upgrade.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • ie
3
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Denis • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

Bar and food both top
Staff friendly, professional

Cons:

Very old hotel
Needs updating to all parts of hotel
Stairs particularly dirty

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Col2016 • solo_traveller • ie
9
Very customer orientated hotel! 👍
Pros:

I was due to stay here, but during the date that I was due to stay here, the hotel was closed for renovations. So they switched me to their sister hotel, The County Arms, which was more expensive and luxurious at no extra cost. 👍😊

Cons:

As per above, it was given to me at short notice. And this was the only fault with my stay.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
A very quick flying visit to see family for a special occasion. Dooly’s was an ideal base to stay. Once fully renovated
Pros:

Having stayed in the hotel 10 years ago, we knew the location was exactly right for our visit to Birr. Also the private car park is very welcome.

Cons:

Dooly’s is in transition. The public areas are really very good and comfortable. However the rooms are in need of some major renovation, which I’m sure will be done by the new owners in due course. Having said that, I am looking forward to returning before too long.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • ie
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Walshe • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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peter • solo_traveller • gb
6
Great staff and food, rooms still a refurb
Pros:

The food is always lovely and the staff are attentive. Cannot fault them.

Cons:

This is the second time we have stayed and disappointed that the rooms are still not refurbished considering the price. The bathroom door did not shut, the baby cot was broken and held up by the window ledge. No cold tap only hot. The shower pressure was poor. The bathroom was grubby and tired.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee