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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests raved about the <b>friendly staff</b> and excellent <b>breakfast</b>. The <b>location</b> was praised for its convenience. The restaurant and bar received high marks for quality. <b>Room comfort</b> had mixed reviews, with some finding them small. Overall, the historic charm and attentive service were appreciated.
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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Drogheda

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, 8.7

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
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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 is 1,300 feet from the center of Drogheda. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Scholars Townhouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Scholars Townhouse Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Room options at Scholars Townhouse Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Scholars Townhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

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

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

  • 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.