Old Ground Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (1569 reviews)
O' Connell Street , Ennis , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Room was spotless, but an issue with toilet flushing reported.
Service
9.46
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.5
Hotel is centrally located, great for exploring the area.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms varied in quality; one was excellent while another was mediocre.
Amenities
8.98
On-site parking and good dining options available.
Value for Money
8.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Food quality was below expectations; issues with the breakfast service.
Overall Experience
9.36
A great stay overall, with positive sentiments despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:04

Property Description

Historic Charm
Experience the allure of a bygone era at this 18th-century manor turned luxury hotel. The ivy-clad exterior welcomes you to a blend of old-world charm and modern elegance.

Ideal Location
Nestled in the heart of Ennis, County Clare, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Ireland's renowned west coast. From the majestic Cliffs of Moher to the captivating Bunratty Folk Park, adventure awaits just moments away.

Cozy Evenings
After a day of sightseeing, unwind in front of the crackling fire as you soak in the picturesque views of Ennis. Let the warmth of our hospitality envelop you, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Book now to indulge in a seamless fusion of history, luxury, and comfort at the Old Ground Hotel.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1569 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Lynn • solo_traveller • au
9
Great
Pros:

Great location, lovely comfortable room, really comfortable bed, good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • ie
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
The staff and the hotel were very pleasant.
Pros:

A classic older hotel with a plenty of charm.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Ross Candoo • solo_traveller • us
10
Best hotel we stayed at in Ireland j
Pros:

Lovely hotel in the best location in Ennis. Wonderful breakfast and professional staff all very personable.
Truly a 5 star gem hidden in Ennis.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharron • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Very comfortable, close to everything.

Cons:

Great staff, great facilities.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ie
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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catherine • extended_group • fr
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Albrecht • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Zimmer war sauber, die Lage des Hotels war zentrumsnah. Das Personal des Restaurantes und der Rezeption war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Das Personal beim Frühstück war unaufmerksam.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Sinead • couple • ie
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Padraig • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great food and location

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
8
Very cozy, sink into the sofa and have tea kind of place!
Pros:

Great times at the Corner Pub with local musicians, along with excellent food. The service staff was incredible! Always smiling and genuine. The room was spacious and comfortable..Breakfast was delicious and the staff was wonderful!

Cons:

Room was a little stuffy but they came thru providing a lovely fan.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • us
10
A beautiful hotel in the heart of Ennis. A perfect place to stay.
Pros:

I arrived at 6:00AM, the hotel was full so I couldn't check in. However, they brought me coffee and made sure I was comfortable in the lobby until breakfast was served. They made sure that my room was available as soon as someone checked out early. The room was beautifully decorated with a lovely upholstered headboard and comfortable chairs. The public spaces were lovely with comfortable furniture. They had a nice breakfast menu with many options to suit most people. The staff were all kind and so helpful.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • couple • us
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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peter • family_with_children • ie
6
Irish couple weekend getaway
Pros:

Staff, location and good breakfast

Cons:

Poor facilities, stayed in junior suite and not even a pencil supplied to fill out breakfast request.
No slippers or gowns either and only a shower no bath.
Stayed for 2 nights and drove from wicklow. The only electric charge point was used up as a parking spot and could not charge my car the whole stay. This was very dissapointing as these other cars were only parked and not charging.
Very dissapointed that they would not put on the Ireland international rugby game on the Saturday, cannot understand this.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis. Staff were very welcoming and helpful and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. The lobby and restaurants, there are three on site, were busy with activity all evening adding to the cozy atmosphere of the hotel. The hotel is in a great location with great shopping, pubs and restaurants within walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay

Cons:

They layout was a bit confusing at first and getting our luggage up and down the steps was a challenge. In the furture i would specify the need to avoid steps.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Freddy • couple • be
10
Kort verblijf maar attentvolle staff!
Pros:

Rustgevende plek in centrum stad. Klassevol hotel!

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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jim • family_with_children • ie
10
An excellent, busy and friendly Hotel.
Pros:

Everyone (all staff) was exceeding kind and welcoming.

Cons:

The breakfast was not really satisfactory to me. If you don't like the 'Full Irish' type of breakfast there's not much of a choice (I like nice Coffee and freshly baked bread etc).
Thankfully we were able to find beautiful food at The Well , just across the street - great Food and excellent Coffee - and cheaper that the breakfast whic was on offer for €15.00.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee