Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Drogheda , , King Street (Show on Map)
8.8
Excellent


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Summary of reviewsScholars Townhouse Hotel, located just above the center of historic Drogheda, offers an ideal base for exploring the area's attractions. Its prime location allows easy access to restaurants, key sites like Newgrange and local amenities, contributing to the hotel's charm and convenience.

The hotel receives high praise for its delicious breakfast offerings, described as excellent and beautifully presented. Guests appreciate the à la carte variety served in a spacious and stunning dining room with the full Irish breakfast and porridge standing out as favorites. The dinner experience is equally celebrated with guests lauding the superb, well-prepared meals in both the restaurant and pub. The old-world charm and beautiful decor enhance the dining experience, making it a memorable highlight for many.

Though the rooms are compact, they are noted for their historical charm and cleanliness. Guests find them clean, comfortable and efficiently arranged. Some minor critiques, such as the need for bathroom updates, do not overshadow the overall positive impression. Cleanliness extends throughout the hotel, contributing to a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

The hotel's staff is consistently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness and exceptional service. Guests appreciate the personalized and warm service, which significantly enhances the overall experience. Convenient parking with both on-site and overflow options, adds to the hotel's appeal, despite some tight spaces.

Comfortable beds receive frequent commendation, ensuring a restful stay in the lovely, tidy rooms. The four-poster and king-size beds are particularly highlighted for their comfort.

Overall, Scholars Townhouse Hotel stands out for its fantastic location, charming ambiance, excellent service and delightful dining experiences, making it an excellent choice for visitors looking to immerse themselves in Drogheda's rich history and culture.
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Room Types
Double Room With free Wi-Fi, this en suite room offers a plasma-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Double or Twin Room With free Wi-Fi, this en suite room offers a plasma-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Single Room With free Wi-Fi, this en suite room offers a plasma-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Superior King Suite The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite comes with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
Nestled in a quietly serene spot just above the center of town, Scholars Townhouse Hotel offers a prime location for visitors eager to explore Drogheda and its historic charm. The hotel's setting in the heart of the city provides easy access to key attractions, restaurants, ATMs and more, making it an ideal base for both short visits and extended stays.

Guests frequently praise the hotel's proximity to notable sites, such as Newgrange and appreciate the effortless walk to the town center. The historic architecture and lovely décor add to the hotel's allure, enhancing the overall experience of staying in such a beautiful and historic setting.

The staff at Scholars Townhouse Hotel receive high marks for their attentiveness, friendliness and helpfulness, contributing significantly to the relaxing atmosphere. Despite a couple of hiccups like room size and a billing error, the overall consensus remains overwhelmingly positive with many guests lauding the excellent facilities, convenient parking and delicious Irish breakfast.

Overall, for those looking to immerse themselves in the rich history and vibrant culture of Drogheda, Scholars Townhouse Hotel stands out as an excellent choice thanks to its fantastic location, charming ambiance and outstanding service.

Breakfast
Scholars Townhouse Hotel receives high praise for its breakfast offerings, as highlighted in numerous guest reviews. Guests frequently describe the breakfast as excellent with standout terms such as fabulous, extremely good and one of the tastiest I have ever eaten. The breakfast is served à la carte, providing a nice variety of choices that guests seem to appreciate. The presentation of the food is noted to be beautiful and well thought out, often served on lovely crockery in a stunning dining room with ample space. Many found the breakfast to be substantial enough to set them up for the day with particular compliments going to the full Irish breakfast and the porridge.

However, a few guests mentioned that breakfast could be improved with additional items like fruit, yogurt and muesli, suggesting some variability in satisfaction. Despite the minor critiques, the overall consensus is that the breakfast experience at the Scholars Townhouse Hotel is highly enjoyable, bolstered by friendly and helpful staff and ideally complements the hotel's well-situated and quiet ambiance.

Dinner
The Scholars Townhouse Hotel has garnered high praise for its dining experience, consistently delivering excellent food that leaves a lasting impression. Reviewers celebrated the hotel’s lovely and well-presented dinner options, often describing the meals as superb, delicious and fantastic. The restaurant's old-world charm and beautiful décor enhance the dining experience, making every meal feel special.

The pub also receives commendations for its delicious and well-prepared dinners and specific mentions highlight the exceptional service. Guests appreciated the ambience as well as the reasonably priced and top-class meals, which many considered the best they had during their entire visit to Ireland.

The consistent theme of excellence, from the scrumptious meals to the attentive care in maintaining a charming atmosphere, made dining at the Scholars Townhouse Hotel a memorable highlight for many guests.

Rooms
Scholars Townhouse Hotel presents a unique blend of history and charm, making for a memorable stay. Guests frequently note the compact nature of the rooms, describing them as small, tiny or extremely small. Despite their size, these rooms manage to be clean, comfortable and pleasant with amenities thoughtfully arranged to maximize the use of space. The historical flair and individually furnished decor add a distinctive character, contributing to the building's overall charm.

While some aspects, like the tired bathrooms, might benefit from an upgrade, the general consensus is that the hotel maintains a good balance of comfort and style. Each room’s compactness is in keeping with the historical significance of the property, further enriching the guest experience. Despite some limitations in space, the meticulous attention to detail and charming ambiance leave guests satisfied with their stay.

Beds
At Scholars Townhouse Hotel, guests have praised the exceptional comfort of the beds across various room types. Many highlighted the beds as being superbly comfortable with some specifically mentioning the pleasure of a four poster or king size bed. Rooms, described as lovely, clean and tidy, complement the spacious and cozy beds. While a few noted the large bed might feel oversized for some rooms, overall, the hotel’s emphasis on a good night's sleep shines through with consistently positive feedback about the cozy, very comfortable bedding that ensures a restful stay.

Cleanliness
Scholars Townhouse Hotel consistently impresses with its remarkable cleanliness and attention to detail. Guests frequently highlight the immaculate conditions, describing the hotel as extraordinarily clean, spotlessly clean and impeccably well-maintained. Clean beds and clean towels add to the overall comfort, ensuring that guests feel at ease during their stay. Despite some mentions of small and warm rooms, the overall impression remains positive with the building and decor receiving praise for their beauty. Additionally, the cleanliness extends to both public spaces and private rooms, making the environment both clean and comfortable. The quiet and tidy atmosphere further enhances guests' experiences, complemented by fabulous staff who contribute to maintaining this high standard.

Staff
Scholars Townhouse Hotel is renowned for its exceptional staff, consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. Guests frequently highlight the staff's welcoming nature, efficient service and their ability to go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. The team at the hotel is described as brilliant, accommodating and top-notch with every member encountered being pleasant and friendly. Visitors appreciate the attention to detail and the personal touches that make the service feel personalized and warm. Overall, the staff's exceptional friendliness and helpfulness seem to be a standout feature of the Scholars Townhouse Hotel, contributing significantly to the positive guest experience.

Parking
Scholars Townhouse Hotel offers the convenience of free parking on site, including private parking options. Guests appreciate the availability of parking right in front of the hotel's entrance, making it highly convenient. However, it is advisable to arrive before the evening as parking operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Some reviews mention that the parking can be quite limited and tight, particularly due to high occupancy or other uses of the space, such as food tents. Despite the tight spaces, there is an overflow area just a few yards away, offering an alternative. Overall, the parking at Scholars Townhouse Hotel is considered a thoughtful amenity by many guests, complementing the welcoming atmosphere and excellent service experienced throughout their stay.


No, Scholars Townhouse Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Scholars Townhouse Hotel.

No, Scholars Townhouse Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Scholars Townhouse Hotel.

No, Scholars Townhouse Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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