We were traveling to Ennis for the Fleadh Nua in May 2013. There are many different venues, so the Old Ground is perfectly located to participate in the events as well as several of the events are hosted right at the hotel. The reception staff is extremely knowledgeable, and helpful. We arrived on an early morning flight from the east... More

This hotel came highly recommended on both TripAdvisor, and travel forums. As a result, I booked a room here without hesitation. When my wife and I arrived, there were no parking spots in the parking lot. Apparently the hotel was expecting a "full house" due to a wedding party or something similar. We got a letter basically saying if we... More

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Yes, this is an older hotel, but it was clean and well cared for. Do you really go to Ireland to stay in a chain hotel? Gorgeous little garden out back for relaxing with a drink. Right in the midst of downtown so easy walk to shops and pubs. Breakfast was adequate. We waited... More

Primarily, because everyone working there whom I encountered, whether Irish or not (most staff do seem to be local), has absorbed the notion that visitors stay in a hotel like the Old Ground for a taste of the national character, to be treated with friendliness, kindness, and respect. I arrived early, well, VERY early, on a international overnight flight, and... More

We only stayed a single night and that was plenty. If this is a four star hotel, it must get it by the skin of its teeth. The hotel is obviously on the tour bus route and there were large coach parties staying whilst we were there. The room was OK but very dated and roaring hot even after turning... More

Unless you're on an American tour bus, skip this hotel. Room was ragged, staff was overcome by buses of tourists, breakfast was a disorganized mess, waiting 10 minutes for eggs, had to ask for a newspaper (hint: they didn't want the tour bus group taking them en mass). Even got rammed in the parking lot by a garbage truck trying... More

The Old Ground has great location, good pub, excellent restaurants, and nice rooms. The staff is very friendly. The breakfast is lovely - in a cheerful dining room with linen table cloths and very attentive staff. Not the harried event at other hotels. We ate at the Town Hall restaurant which is very good. The only negative was the location... More

The rooms are tired but clean. The breakfasts is good and they will do your eggs etc. to your request. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a pub in the hotel which was busy with good food. There is also a dining room available for guests.There were other good restaurants in the area.

Shocking attitude by management to both myself and my elderly mother. We have been in this hotel at least twice a month for many years and would have family functions there, we had our car in the car park and had dined in the poets corner. I left mum in the lounge and I went up the street for a... More