Old Ground Hotel

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

A former manor house dating back to the 18th century, this ivy-clad residence has been totally refurbished to provide the warmth of a country home with the style of a luxury hotel. Located in the centre of the attractive medieval town of Ennis, County Clare, the hotel provides an ideal starting point from which to explore the famous attractions of Ireland's west coast. The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Ailwee Caves and Bunratty Folk Park are all within easy reach, whilst Connemara and the Aran Islands provide some spectacular options for day trips. In the evenings, whilst you admire the views of the pretty winding streets of Ennis and the rugged beauty of County Clare and the West of Ireland beyond, inside the Old Ground Hotel you can relax by the warmth of the blazing fire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anne
Ireland Ireland
“Old world Hotel, beautifully decorated in the same theme. Location perfect”
Hallahan
Ireland Ireland
“Great hotel and lovely staff, would highly recommend”
Tomas
Ireland Ireland
“It has genuine old-world charm and the facilities are top class. Each member of staff treated us with a warmth which was genuine. They each seemed very happy to be working at this hotel. This extended to the Town Hall Restaurant where we ate a...”
Connor
Ireland Ireland
“Excellent service Brilliant staff Exceptional food”
Bridget
Ireland Ireland
“My friend and myself just spent a night at the old ground hotel and absolutely loved our stay. The staff, location, food ,atmosphere are all excellent . A beautiful big open fire all day and so many georgous areas to sit. This was our second ...”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, cleanliness, staff access to bar and restaurant were all first class with some old world charm.”
Anne
Ireland Ireland
“Location values for money friendly staff very clean and spacious”
Tony_palmer
Ireland Ireland
“The cat porter at front door was exceptional, looked very serious but open to pss pss and rubs. The hotel gets top marks too.”
Mark
Ireland Ireland
“The meal was excellent, and the staff couldn't do enough for us!”
Norene
Ireland Ireland
“Barbara on reception was so friendly and helpful on arrival and we got upgraded to a junior suite which was a lovely treat for us as my friend was celebrating her 50th birthday. I also saw Barbara handle a disgruntled customer beautifully by...”
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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Superb breakfast included with all options.
  • Served daily
    07:00 to 10:00
  • Food
    Pancakes • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Irish
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

Old Ground Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.