Temple Gate Hotel

This hotel truly impressed me! Spotlessly clean, elegant, and tastefully decorated – it combines the charm of a well-kept historic place with the comfort and style of a modern hotel. The rooms are spacious, cozy, and perfectly maintained, while the peaceful surroundings make it an ideal spot to relax and unwind. Breakfast and the restaurant dishes deserve special praise – everything is fresh, delicious, and of a really high standard. The only minor downside is the rather small parking area, but everything else more than makes up for it. This place has something truly special – I wholeheartedly recommend it, especially for a short stay while traveling!

Went to christmas event in the grand hall. Mulled wine was substandard. Room smelt musty when entering. Food was absolutely terrible starter I chose was Goats Cheese sounded delicious on the menu. It was in fact 3 melon ball scoops of goats cheese with limp lettuce and 3 small pices of pickled onion; no dressing or even black pepper on table to season. For mains 3 at me table ordred the vegetarian curry as advertised; we got a tasteless stirfry in which I got 1 green been with the remaining being onions and peppers which was served with overcooked rice. All 3 at our table left most on the plate and I am not a fussy person. Trio for dessert standard but obviously these are supplied in. |To add insult to injury the staff continued to take half full drinks from tables when you went to the dance floor. When a colleague complained about one instance they did replace it. Bar staff extremely slow. Had not sufficent glasses in the bar, even getting my short in beer glasses throughout the night. Waited 5 minutes at the bar to pay as they couldnt find the card machine. |My response when collected to how my night went was that the cup of tea was the nicest thing all night, I am starving and will never eat there again.

Serene Stay at Temple Gate Hotel Our stay at Temple Gate Hotel was lovely! The hotel's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful decor made us feel relaxed. The breakfast was delicious, with fresh ingredients and local specialties. Highlights: - Comfortable Rooms: Our room was cozy and well-appointed - Excellent Breakfast: Hearty breakfast to start the day - Friendly Service: Helpful staff made our stay enjoyable Tips: - Request a room with a garden view for extra tranquility - Try the hotel's restaurant for dinner – it's delicious! - Explore the nearby shops and cafes in Kilmainham area

Beds were comfortable. Toilet wouldn't flush. Shower was lacking. Everything was clean though. You could tell though that the place needed a little sprucing up. Just some everyday maintenance would help a lot. It wasn't horrible but we probably wouldn't stay here again.

First off, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the reservation staff for their help in resolving the scheduling mistakes I made while booking our stay. Their professionalism and kindness made a real difference, turning what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth and relaxing vacation.||||Now, onto the property itself. The location was fantastic in every way. It was conveniently close to the places we wanted to explore and just yards away from the FlightLink bus stop from Dublin Airport—an absolute win for travelers arriving without a car. ||||The rooms were clean, and enjoyable to relax in after a very long day of traveling. We had one problem with the shower, and that was addressed immediately.||||We highly recommend considering this hotel!

Myself and my 2 sisters went to this beautiful hotel for Afternoon tea today. We were warmly greeted by Andrina who showed us to our reserved table awaiting us in the library. A beautiful setting, warm and cosy with very comfortable seating. She then introduced us to Graham who looked after us so well during our afternoon tea. The china used was beautiful and really added to the experience. Our food was absolutely delicious and the tea was flowing from start to finish. We stayed over 2 hours and never felt rushed. It was an absolute pleasure and we would highly recommend it for a relaxing afternoon tea treat. We hope to be back. 10/10

Stayed here for one night after arriving at Shannon Airport—an easy, quick drive from the terminal. The staff were warm and welcoming upon arrival. We had dinner at the Preachers Pub, where the service was excellent. Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was surprisingly spacious. While there was no air conditioning, it wasn’t needed during our late-September stay. The hotel is within easy walking distance to the city center, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.

On the positive side, nice location and hotel is walking distance to town. Beautiful hotel and grounds. ||Unfortunately the negatives were too big to ignore. Came here with a group and everything was an issue from checking in to our departure. Did not have the correct reservation for our group and staff had to scramble to get us checked into our rooms. This is after our tour director called the hotel manager to let them know when we would be arriving (over an hour before our arrival) but they still managed to not get things sorted out. Management made no offers to group All of the staff in the restaurants and pub seemed overwhelmed and it took over 40 minutes to get our drinks at dinner. Several members of our group found out when they checked out that they were in a room that was assigned to a different member of the group. Thankfully we were travelling with friends and this wasn't an issue. ||Hopefully management addresses the service issues better so that other's travelling to this beautiful hotel can experience the award winning hospitality that is mentioned on their site.

Excellent Property One block from main street Very quiet; excellent staff, larger rooms, onsite pub, great breakfast.... Highly recommend and we shall return

We originally were booked for one night as part of a tour group. One of our party ended up getting ill. We left the tour group and extended our stay at Temple Gate for a couple of days to let her recover. The staff at the hotel went above and beyond to care for us during the stay. They even arranged a telehealth visit with a local doctor so that our travel insurance would cover the disruption to our trip. Aside from the terrific staff, the hotel is clean and comfortable, an interesting building, and convenient location. Thank you!

We are about to board a tour bus to head to the Dublin airport to board an international flight home and we can't shower because there is NO HOT WATER!!!!!!! WTH?!?? Reception says it was an over sight of the management. No hot water until 6am!!! We leave at 5:30. Beds are hard too. The bar staff were nice. Update.... The elevator wasn't working either.... We were on the 3rd floor. 29 people in our group all having to bring luggage down luggage after not being able to shower. Ugh

We stayed at the Temple Gate Hotel on a tour of Scotland and Ireland and I'm sorry that we were only here for 1 night. This is a lovely hotel with a good "Irish feel" to it. The staff was great and showed a lot of Irish hospitality. There are a great restaurant and pub onsite and the facilities are very good and well maintained. Our room was very quiet and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely stay on this hotel on my next trip to Ireland. We stayed at this hotel as part of a 15-day tour of Ireland and Scotland with CIE Tours. This hotel was selected by CIE and was one of 9 hotels we stayed in during our 2-week tour. We had 31 people in our group and typically occupied 16 rooms at each hotel we visited. Each hotel provided a full buffet breakfast every morning and typically we had dinner at least once at each hotel. We were at this hotel for 1 night. We had 1 dinner and 1 breakfast here. The breakfast buffet was a traditional Irish breakfast (eggs, ham, sausage, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, haggis and a nice assortment of pastries and cereal).

Perfect location with free parking to enjoy your stay in Ennis. Rick Steve's guidebook steered us here, and we enjoyed it so much, we came back on our second visit. What you get is a simple, clean and quiet hotel room. The staff at check-in are super friendly and will go out of their way to help you with directions, suggestions on food, and even weather related road closure information (we came during a flooding season, and were trying to drive to Cliffs of Moher, and the front desk gave us tips on road diversions and alternate route to the coast). The location can't be beat as you are steps from the old downtown Ennis and can walk to several bars, restaurants, pharmacies, ATMs, coffee shops, etc. The hotel also has two onsite restaurants (one pub Preachers, and the other a fancy restaurant - forget the name). Also literally next door is a huge department store/grocery store called Dunnes (think Super Target or Super Wal Mart, but much classier with better clothing options). The free WiFi actually works great too and was a great help for those without international data plans. Next time I'm flying in or out of Shannon, I will definitely consider staying here again.

The staff of this hotel are the epitome of Irish hospitality. It's location within the beautiful town of Ennis is second to none and I cannot wait for my next trip back. Thank you very much for making my first vacation in Ireland a memorable one.

We stayed at the Temple Gate Hotel for three nights. The lobby is very nice and the rooms are comfortable; everything is pretty modern. The rooms are not very exciting, but are very clean. Also, this hotel has an adorable courtyard and is steps to downtown. Unfortunately, the courtyard also channels noise from late-night revelers into the rooms. Overall, I would stay here again if in Ennis, but be wary of the noise.

This is my favourite hotel in Ennis. It's literally in the centre of town and within walking distance to every part of Ennis. The hotel is lovely and the service is brilliant. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. The food is also amazing in the restaurant and pub. They have two different menus as the pub serves classic pub food and has a carvery during lunch, while the restaurant is more upscale with some quite amazing dishes. They also have a great brunch on the weekends. Whenever I have friends or relatives come to town we have them stay here.

A perfectly adequate hotel, but nothing special. It was kind of a hot night and the hotel reception area was stifling. Our rooms were better, but still quite warm. The lift was extraordinarily slow, so the stairs were a much better bet to get to the room. The room itself was just ok. Two small, hard beds, a serviceable bathroom with that annoying half shower door (this time with a new twist - it was moveable!), and so forth. The breakfast was not so great, with obviously powdered scrambled eggs that nearly everyone left on their plates. It was also a set menu for the hot breakfast, which created a lot of waste - besides the inedible eggs, not everyone wanted a tomato, or sausage, etc.

Great, pretty hotel. Walking distance to the pubs and restaurants and it has a pub inside the hotel. Rooms are great, comfy. Definitely recommend.

Great location in Ennis, within easy walking distance to a number of fun pubs and restaurants. The room was small but clean and comfortable. Free wifi throughout the hotel and free parking as well. We were surprised how much we enjoyed exploring the small town of Ennis, and particularly enjoyed the abundance of live traditional Irish music in the pubs - Temple Gate hotel is the perfect home base for a great night out!

I was with a group of 30 that stayed at the Temple Gate just two weeks ago. As a "fun loving" group, let us say that our presence was known at the staff at Hotel and attached Pub. Every staff member, from cleaning service, reception desk to bartender, were attentive, fun and professional. They seemed excited to join in our excitement. The rooms were clean and neat and sizable for the other side of the pond. The location was great as well. I would stay there again should I find myself in Ennis in the future.

Quaint rooms and friendly staff. The room is clean and quiet. It's not fancy but that's not what we expected or wanted anyway. They also have free WiFi, just ask for the password when you check in. There's also free parking on site. Within walking distance to everything Ennis has to offer but you can stay on site and be just fine. The food is AMAZING!!! We had breakfast this morning and it was delicious. Now winding down our day with some drinks and dinner only to find we should've eaten here every meal. Quality food with nice rich flavor and presentation. The service is excellent and friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Not what I expected for a 4 star hotel but I guess seeing as the area is small, this makes more sense. Has some old charm mixed with small town hotel. The television needs to be upgraded. It's just a small old school set up. Also the temperature control is only by the radiator or openin the window to a sketchy looking alley way and tattered building. The elevator was tiny... Don't try to squish into it. The library sounds great in the hotel book but it's actually a small room with older furniture and not as appealing as we had envisioned. Good location for access to the shops and other food location. The pub inside the hotel is worth a try. The parking is convenient.

Room and furniture need to be repainted - every wall has marks and every piece of furniture is missing paint. Sheets have holes. Wi-fi is glacial. Room is cold and no extra blanket supplied. No bottled water supplied. An almost 50% service fee added to room service. Porter left luggage in front of door - anyone could have taken it. Phone in room covered in crumbs. No washcloths supplied.

We came into Ennis late and looked for a hotel for a while and fortunately found this great place. Very good customer service at an affordable price. Front desk staff is exceptional. Nice rooms. Good security. Full breakfast menu as part of the room price. Excellent location to interesting Ennis old town area. Their Pub is OK, but there are more interesting ones with live Irish music right around corner,