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Old Ground Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Ennis Cathedral

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ennis

Heart of Ennis.With a stay at this Ennis hotel, you'll be steps from Ennis Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Ennis Friary. Also, Woodstock Golf and Country Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Quin Abbey is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Ennis Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Clare Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ennis Friary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Quin Abbey - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ennis Station - 7 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (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

4-star hotel near Ennis Cathedral
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Old Ground Hotel offers 105 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Ennis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 653 reviews
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Premium channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and 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 onsite 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

How close is Old Ground Hotel to the airport?

Old Ground Hotel is 14.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Ground Hotel on Nov 10, 2025 start from $147.76, excluding 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.

Does Old Ground Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Ground Hotel.

Does Old Ground Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Old Ground Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Old Ground Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Old Ground Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Old Ground Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Old Ground Hotel have a pool?

Old Ground Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Old Ground Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Old Ground Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Old Ground Hotel to downtown Ennis?

Old Ground Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Ennis.

Reviews

Old Ground Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 731 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEPHEN, PLYMOUTH

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Wade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its ok. Not great, not bad. Kind of expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Rooms very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Brewster

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Barrington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, clean and right in the heart of Ennis. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely and beautifully maintained. The staff here is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was really nice and much bigger than we expected! The staff were very helpful in answering any of our questions and it was located very close to the bus station and right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is centrally located with pedestrian only streets directly out the back door (the pub door is on the main road!) The beds were comfy and room was clean. We loved being greeted by OG, the cat! Staff were excellent. All in all, a great stay and base for exploring county clare!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay in the Old Ground Hotel was very pleasant. Staff were very helpful and the hotel was very cozy. Also very central for shopping etc
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emery

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very close to shopping area and historic sites. Some construction around but not a problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025