Elegant dining room at Old Ground Hotel, featuring teal chairs, yellow curtains, and set tables.
Ivy-covered entrance of Old Ground Hotel with inviting warm lights inside.
Warm hotel dining room with cosy seating, art, and soft lighting.

Welcome to The Old Ground Hotel

One of Clare’s Finest 4-Star Hotels

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Offering award-winning hotel accommodation (Best Hospitality Provider in Co. Clare 2019) in the Heart of Ennis, the Old Ground is one of the finest luxury hotels in Co. Clare.

Situated on the doorstep of The Burren Geopark, Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher and many more Wild Atlantic Way highlights, our hotel is an ideal location for a staycation in Ireland as you can explore the very best Clare attractions during your stay with us. For overseas visitors, we are also a quick 20-minute drive from Shannon International Airport on the west coast, so you’ll be checking in with us within minutes of your flight’s arrival.

Dining in Ennis

When guests arrive at the Old Ground Hotel, they enter a beautifully restored 18th Century Manor House and will be greeted by a warm Irish welcome before checking into a luxurious and spacious hotel room or suite which will become their home away from home during their stay in Clare.

The Old Ground also offers one of the top culinary experiences in the county which will really take your hotel break in Ennis to the next level. Our acclaimed fine dining options offer something for everyone and use delicious fresh local Ennis produce. And of course, you can enjoy a full Irish breakfast as part of that.

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Unforgettable Hotel Breaks in Co. Clare

Our hotel is well-equipped for every type of hotel break and we have exclusive hotel special offers to suit every guest. Book direct today and choose between our Golden Years Breaks, Family Hotel Deals, Clare Staycation offers, Midweek offers, Romantic Getaway offers and many more. We are the perfect choice for whatever special occasion you have in mind.

As decided by our Tripadvisor guests, The Old Ground Hotel has established itself as the highest-rated hotel in Ennis town. 100% of our energy comes from sustainable resources to reduce our carbon footprint.

Why Choose Our Property

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Family Rooms

Join us for a family break at the Old Ground Hotel and ensure a memorable…

Elegant hotel dining room with round tables, set for a banquet, featuring chandeliers and floral decor.

Ennis Wedding Venue

With sumptuous cuisine, rich historic architecture stemming from the 18th century, opulent chandeliers, floor to…

Cosy meeting room with elegant leather chairs around a table, warm lighting and a fireplace.

Event Space Venue Hire

The Old Ground Hotel offers an event space in Clare like no other. With recent…

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Things to do Ennis

Cosy hotel lounge with plaid seating, warm lighting, and a fireplace, perfect for relaxing moments.

Music in The Poet’s Corner

The Poet’s Corner Bar in the Old Ground Hotel Ennis is noted for its comfortable atmosphere, where locals and visitors can share a drink, or a story or two. When the weather turns blustery and cold outside, the warm and intimate alcoves are heaven-sent. Enjoy a hot Irish whiskey or a ‘Pint of Plain’. 

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Gift Vouchers

Gifting a voucher for the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis is the perfect gift idea for any occasion. Recipients of a voucher for The Old Ground hotel treat themselves to a stay in one of our 3 4* luxury hotels or an afternoon tea or dining experience. Choose between our range of gift vouchers and give someone the gift of an experience at our Ennis hotel. 

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Location

One of Ireland’s most characterful and picturesque towns, situated at the heart of the county on a bend in the River Fergus, Ennis is the capital town of Co. Clare. The name Ennis comes from the Irish word “Inis”, meaning island, relating to an island formed between two courses of the River Fergus on which the Franciscan Friary was built.