Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (656 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

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 656 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
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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parker couple gb
9
A great find in a very interesting county.
Pros:

This is a real gem of a hotel. Whilst the town isn't the prettiest of towns it is a great location to visit loads of fantastic sites over the region. The rooms are not as large as other hotels but the public spaces are lovely. The staff are great and the food is excellent.

Cons:

It is a Townhouse so don't expect great views from your bedroom. The hotel though is beautiful and has a lovely sitting out area.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Mireille couple us
9
Great stay!
Pros:

It was a beautiful place, with charm, antique furniture, great bar and breakfast.

Cons:

The room was very tight. We barely had room for our luggage.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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freeborn couple gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ama solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

I requested for an early check in to allow me dress up and attend a function that started at 2pm and this was houred, My room was ready when I arrived at about 1pm

Cons:

I am not sure if the price is comparable with other boutique hotels in Droghedaq but I thought it was on the high side for a small town

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Karl couple ie
10
Pros:

Great location and all the staff we spoke to were very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Ciaran couple ie
1
Awful value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smallest bedroom and shower I’ve ever seen. Room barely big enough for the bed. Toilet also tiny

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Cyril couple gb
8
Apart from the small leak problem, we enjoyed our stay and booked for a return visit in October.
Pros:

My wife has mobility issues and there were lifts from car park to Reception and from Reception to first floor where our room was. Good to see! Really good breakfast choices.

Cons:

There was a leak in the en suite which caused a puddle on the floor. This was reported and we were assured it would be repaired, it didn’t spoil our stay.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
B
Bernhard couple de
7
Pros:

Nettes Personal
sehr gutes Dinner

Cons:

Zimmer sehr, sehr eng
Lastenaufzug als Lift

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
colette couple gb
9
Lovely stay very friendly helpful staff great location food delicious
Pros:

Lovely hotel
Friendly staff
Great location

Cons:

Room a bit small I’m a big lady
No tea making facilities although staff bring tea to room

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Robert couple ie
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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William couple us
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
K
KATHERYN couple us
10
Excellent accommodations and food.
Pros:

One of the nicest places we stayed. The rooms were beautiful and dinner was excellent.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Mary couple ca
8
We had a lovely stay in Drogheda and I would stay here again. The bar was beautiful. One of the nicest on our entire tri
Pros:

The heritage aspect. The dining room and bar were beautiful.

Cons:

The rooms are a bit rundown but not too bad.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple us
10
Went to New Grange. Perfect spot for our visit.
Pros:

Lovely location, free parking and very walkable.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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wesley extended_group nl
9
great place to relax when doing tourist stuff in the boyne valley
Pros:

The place takes you back to the 19th century decor wise and the rooms/beds are exceptional comfortable. Despite that nothing is dated. The breakfast is a la carte and not the usual buffet - I recommend the porridge and fruit as it it was a battery pack that kept us going til 2 or 3. The location is great for visiting newgrange, mellifont abbey etc as well as the Boyne valley and a short walk or taxi from the train station. The staff really made us feel welcome and looked after and the kitchen deserves a special mention - the food was exceptional.

Cons:

One gripe which is a bit part and parcel of boutique hotels is that the showers in both rooms had technical issues (broken on off switch and a random loss of pressure). It was a bit annoying that we reported them on the first day but it seems that nothing was going to be done to fix the issues. The fact I still rate the place so well is because on every other point it is an exceptional place to stay with exceptionally friendly staff.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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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
S
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