Amidst the charm of Ennis, Old Ground Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner and kids' meals. Unwind in the garden or explore the nearby Ennis Friary; take advantage of high-speed WiFi, a library, and dry cleaning services.
Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Shannon (SNN) - 24 min drive
Ennis Station - 7 min walk
Sixmilebridge Station - 19 min drive
Gort Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
BB's Coffee & Muffins - 6 min walk
Poet's Corner Bar - 1 min walk
Preachers Pub - 5 min walk
The Market Bar & Restaurant - 5 min walk
Milano - 4 min walk
About this property
Old Ground Hotel
Old Ground Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. The gastropub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Town Hall Bistro, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
105 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
3 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1700
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Town Hall Bistro – This bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Poets Corner – This gastropub serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Brendan O Regan Restauran – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30.00
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Ground Hotel
Old Ground
Old Ground Ennis
Old Ground Hotel
Old Ground Hotel Ennis
The Old Ground Hotel Ennis
Old Ground Hotel Hotel
Old Ground Hotel Ennis
Old Ground Hotel Hotel Ennis
Frequently asked questions
Does Old Ground Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Old Ground Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Old Ground Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Old Ground Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Old Ground Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Ground Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30.00.
What is there to do at Old Ground Hotel and nearby?
Old Ground Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Old Ground Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Old Ground Hotel like?
Old Ground Hotel is in the heart of Ennis, a short 7-minute walk from Ennis Station and 8 minutes' walk from Ennis Friary.
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Old Ground Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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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
8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2025
Great location.
Friendly staff, good food & great location.
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
Stag and food was awesome. So nice and relaxing.
MONICA ANN
MONICA ANN, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Cosy hour with great location and staff
We had a family trip to Ennis and loved every minute . Hotel was right in downtown and had a great restaurant and bar inside. Great hotel
sean
sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Loved the hotel and proximity to the town. Very walkable.
Barb
Barb, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Beautiful Hotel Sunday dinner was fantastic and the breakfast in the morning with tan tan
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a delicious breakfast!
Jeanne
Jeanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
BnB Feel
I travel a lot and this is one of the nicer hotels I've stayed in. The bed was very comfortable, the room spacious. The breakfast was quite good and worth the money. If I had to nitpick I did try to get coffee separate from breakfast and it took three staff members and 20 minutes. The hotel is right by a lot of pubs, food, and other options. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Amazing hotel and staff!
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Great staff
James F
James F, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Loved this place. Staff were very accommodating
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
We chose The Old Grounde Hotel for our first two days upon arrival from the US and it did not disappoint. It set the standard with extremely attentive staff, beautifully maintained historic rooms and the most delicious dinner in their Town Hall restaurant with impeccable service.
Highly recommend!
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Charming & quaint. Welcoming. Love their “pub” and food Walking to town & shops so easy.
Paula
Paula, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2024
Great night! Very pretty grounds and very comfy beds
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Very friendly, helpful staff, especially at the front desk
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
Beautifully located, great room and very nice common areas
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2024
One night
Old ground never disappoints.
Amazing as ever
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
The Hotel was lovely but the pub was amazing. Irish music till midnight and packed with locals and tourists all chatting.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2023
Great hotel, great staff, great location
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
The entire experience was excellent.... it was my first time in Ireland and I love being immersed in the old world charm, accommodating staff, excellent food in pub, convenience to everything in town and the well designed and comfortable rooms that had all of the comforts of home.....the lobby and surrounding areas were always filled with guests to either talk with or listen to music their !!. I highly recommend the accommodations and can't wait to return 😊 !!!
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Nice location, beautiful interior, charm of yesteryear! Were able to get a second night in the same room we booked for the first night ( it was a last minute decision to stay a second night) and the team shuffled things around so we didn’t have to change rooms.
Really liked this place. Old world charm
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Nov 2024
Excellent location for airport. Also excellent dinner and traditional Irish music in the bar. Breakfast very disappointing as it was on last visit also. Some bedroom utems(sofa and headboard ) need updating
karen
karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2024
Lovely hotel and staff, good feud and music very centrally located in old town
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Nice rooms, modern bathrooms.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Nice friendly place. Staff very helpful and nice.
Ned
Ned, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2023
Very quaint hotel (cozy rooms and lobby) with friendly and helpful staff.