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Old Ground Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$309
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Explore the area

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O Connell Street, Ennis, Clare, 0
  • Ennis Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ennis Friary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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
  • Ennis Friary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Quin Abbey - 11 min drive - 11.8 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
  • ‪Hillbilly's Traditional fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paddy Quin's Traditional Pub - ‬3 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, bathrobes, 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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Exterior

Hotel Woodstock, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

  • Pool
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 638 reviews
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Woodstock, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

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 Restauran
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 2:00 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

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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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Ground Hotel?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ground Hotel on 6 Oct 2025 start from AU$309.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 2:00 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.