Originally built in 1867, this charming townhouse has been tastefully renovated in a modern style, while still retaining its historic charm, with stained glass windows and high coved ceilings. Once used as a Christian Brothers house, Scholars now provides all the facilities and features of modern accommodations. It occupies a privileged position in the center of the historic town of Drogheda, County Louth, only 20 minutes from Dublin airport via nearby highway M1. Local tourist attractions vary from an array of links golf courses and freshwater fishing to famous historic sites as Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Slane Castle, Millmount Tower and the Battle of the Boyne. Check the 1 & 2 Night Specials

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vanessa
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was very historically quaint. Good location in town. The restaurant and bar and afternoon tea area were lovely and the food was the best we had in Ireland and reasonably priced. The staff were great. They accommodated all of our...
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel in center of town. Lovely period furniture inside. Very friendly staff. Great dinner and breakfast. Lots of parking.
  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved this beautiful hotel, great staff, food was amazing and we loved the lovely front patio where we enjoyed a drink at the end of the day. Walkable to restaurants, ATMs etc. Conveniently located to Newgrange (with a car) and other must-see...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Scholars Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Scholars Townhouse Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Scholars Townhouse Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Scholars Townhouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Scholars Townhouse is a nonsmoking hotel.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking is required upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Scholars Townhouse Hotel

  • Scholars Townhouse Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Scholars Townhouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Yes, Scholars Townhouse Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Scholars Townhouse Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Scholars Townhouse Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Drogheda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Scholars Townhouse Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Scholars Townhouse Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Scholars Townhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Scholars Restaurant