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The Old Ground

4.0 of 5
O'Connell Street, Ennis, Ireland
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The Old Ground
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Newtownards, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Super place! So nice and charming. Very comfortable bedrooms (although mine had an issue with the window not closing properly - not good on a very windy day!) Breakfast was amazing!!! Staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Plenty of rooms to chill out in if needed. Warm welcoming open fire at the entrance. All in all, highly recommended!

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Dingle, Ireland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

This was such a welcoming treat for us. The warm friendly greeting from Kristi at reception to the final nightcap in the Poet's Corner Bar made us feel right at home. We stayed in the Brendan O'Regan Suite and were not disappointed in the beauty of this newly decorated room with the fantastic aqua colored wall paper, corner window and... More

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Lockhart, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This was our second time to stay at the Old Ground. We were there 20 years ago with a tour group. We returned to Ireland to visit a friend who lives on the northwest coast, so it was nostalgic to spend the first night at the Old Ground before driving north. The hotel has been recently remodeled and two more... More

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Oak Park, California
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108 reviews 108 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We arrived on a 6 AM flight in Shannon so our arrival at the Old Ground was quite early to say the least. I'd sent the hotel a "heads up" email that we'd be arriving early but didn't expect to get into our room that early. We were greeted very warmly by the night staff and taken to a quiet... More

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Ocala
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The old ground is located just steps away from the town center.good home base to visit the cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Hotel seeped in history. The staff were mostly young people who seemed to be a bit stresses about the business of the hotel . Kind of an impersonal. Pub served decent food and hotel is right off... More

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Chicago
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for one night as a convenient location to get to Shannon Airport (the airport is only 20 minutes drive from the hotel). The room was spacious, clean and updated. There is a nice parlour downstairs, and a pub and upscale restaurant attached which is perfect for when you don't want to go out in the rain. Lots of... More

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Andover, United Kingdom
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61 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Classy hotel with comfortable bed and room, very relaxing, exactly right. Breakfast wonderful, with smoothies made fresh to order. Food in the next door brasserie/restaurant also very good indeed: most wonderful homemade flavoured breads, superb monkfish, and garlic potatoes to die for. There is a church clock over the road - I was worried the chimes would keep me awake... More

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Ahwatukee, Arizona, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

First of all anytime we talked to people in Ireland and mentioned we were stopping in Ennis, they asked if we were staying at the Old Ground - it's that popular. The service/staff is great. The restaurant/bar attached is adorable - live music in the evenings. The room was sooo clean and nice - I don't want to say modern... More

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New Jersey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The Old Ground is a very nice, clean hotel. Our room was a very nice size for 3 Adults. We stayed here because of the quaint town and the close proximity to Shannon Airport. The hotel is convenient to town with a great pub attached with great Irish music! Our wake-up call at 5:00 am didn't work, but good thing... More

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Windsor, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Stayed at the Old Ground for one night - charming old building and the rooms have maintained some of the older features (taps, tiles, windows) which I loved. Well situated with pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Wifi was a bit hit and miss in the hotel room but worked fine in the lobby. Our non-smoking room did smell of... More

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Also Known As:
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Old Ground Hotel
Address: O'Connell Street, Ennis, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Clare > Ennis
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Ennis
Price range (per night): RM352 - 542
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Old Ground Hotel is an ideal choice as a touring base, its eclectic exterior prompts elegance and style, conveniently located in the heart of Ennis. With 83 newly refurbished deluxe rooms, a restaurant with superb cuisine, and lounge, and within easy reach of magnificent and challenging golf courses. The Old Ground Hotel is an elegant and stylish retreat. ... more   less 
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