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The Old Ground

4.0 of 5
O'Connell Street, Ennis, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013
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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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Miami, Florida
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135 reviews 135 reviews
53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The Old Ground is an older hotel located in the center of Ennis, but it is maintained and staffed in the best way. The room was very large, bed was comfortable and all facilities worked as expected. Old world service in the new world. The staff was and service was excellent. We had lost our plug adapters, called the front... More

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West Hartford, Connecticut
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

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

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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

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

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MaryGleeson, General Manager at The Old Ground, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Dear Guest thank you for taking the time to give us valuable feedback after your recent visit. I will review with our team the important points that you have mentioned. I am particularly sorry that you received the breakfast letter in error - we had some golfers who were heading for the lovely links at Doonbeg and wanted to ensure... More

Knoxville
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

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

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

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

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Baughurst, United Kingdom
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

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

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MaryGleeson, General Manager at The Old Ground, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Dear Guest, We were disappointed to read your review and we should have been able to ensure that the temperature issue was swiftly dealt with - approximately half our rooms are air-conditioned and careful management control should deliver appropriate warmth and comfort to the other rooms. A couple of our lounge chairs were out recently for re upholstering and I... More

Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

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

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Novato
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19 hotel reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

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

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Ancaster, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

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.

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Omagh, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

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

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  • Town Hall restaurant(10)
  • Dining room(8)
  • Traditional irish(7)
  • Poet Corner Pub(6)
  • Reception staff(5)
  • Comfortable bed(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
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Additional Information about The Old Ground

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
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Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Ennis
Price Range: ££
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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