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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Ennis Cathedral

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Exterior
Garden
Daily full breakfast (EUR 16.00 per person)
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Interior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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O Connell Street, Ennis, Clare, 0
  • Place, Ennis Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clare Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ennis Friary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ennis

Old Ground Hotel puts you in the heart of Ennis, steps from Ennis Cathedral and within a 10-minute stroll of Ennis Friary. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .The bistro, Town Hall Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poets Corner is the hotel's own gastropub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. 3 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Ennis hotel include Woodstock Golf and Country Club and Quin Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Ennis Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clare Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Abbey Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Daniel O'Connell Monument - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ennis Friary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ennis Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon (SNN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪bb’s Coffee & Muffins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Preacher's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taylors Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Quin's Traditional Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Traditional fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Old Ground Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Ennis Cathedral
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Old Ground Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ennis hotel.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1700
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Old Ground Hotel offers 105 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Ennis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Brendan O Regan
  • Poets Corner
  • Town Hall Bistro

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and from EUR 8.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Old Ground
Old Ground Ennis
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old Ground Hotel?

Old Ground Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is Old Ground Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Old Ground Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Old Ground Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Ground Hotel?

No, Old Ground Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Ground Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Old Ground Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Old Ground Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Ennis Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Old Ground Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 741 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 741 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 741 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 741 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 741 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Belfast

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Old Ground Hotel for service and comfort.

The staff at The Old Ground Hotel were simply amazing. The most wonderful hospitality was granted to us and it stands out in my experience across any hotel I’ve stayed in, in a long time. In fact I picked The Old Ground as I had stayed here for a family reunion exactly ten years ago. We arrived late and then could not drive through Ennis due to diversions. The desk staff not only guided us in through the town to their car park in real time, but managed to get us a very last minute and late evening table for 4 in their bistro, accommodating a tired and hungry family who were making a pit stop before flying from SNN the next am. The team made check in easy. Made sure we got all we needed at dinner including off menu options and then made sure we got checked in and up to our rooms. Similarly the next morning, a delicious breakfast, warm greetings and wonderful service! Outstanding staff and experience. We can’t stop talking about it. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Hoboken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in an excellent location. The grounds and rooms are immaculate and bey. The attached restaurant is delicious. The staff could not have been more helpful..the rooms are BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the hotel on my own and felt perfectly safe. Staff very helpful and professional Food and service excellent Room comfortable and clean Hotel in exvellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our room smelled like mildew and the bathroom didn’t seem super clean. Our room was directly on the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Hotel was good and the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was friendly. It was in a great location. The bed was comfortable. The facilities were clean. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3rd visit

Amazing hotel 3rd time staying here, great rooms large, clean wit kettle coffee machine and safe. Lovely sitting in the garden having an evening drink. Staff friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Quentin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tasty food and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was cloud-like- So comfortable all night! Loved the pub for dinner. Our breakfast was beyond our expectations. Courteous smiling staff, attentive service, and delicious food choices ! Definitely would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I especially enjoyed the large room we were upgraded for the night. It was fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Based on reviews, and compared to other properties on our trip, I expected a bit more. There was no help with bags at reception and no elevator to help manage suitcases, so we had to navigate some steep stairs. Dinner was delicious but breakfast was just ok. Service staff was hit or miss with some very delightful people and others that were almost dismissive. The bathroom shower was downright hazardous as it required standing in a slippery bathtub - there was a runner mat but it slid around and was worse than nothing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing very nice! The parking was easy in and out. They were kind enough to upgrade us. The room was very big and the bed was very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good service! Loved the room and bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel in the heart of Ennis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, El Paso

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully maintained historic building in the heart of Ennis with friendly staff. The food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for seeing Ennis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Awesome accomodation and room after a long flight!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025