Temple Gate Hotel

the temple gate hotel in ennis welcomes you to a charming, family owned and run hotel in the heart of ennis town, co. clare. our ennis hotel offers the perfect location to wander the cobblestone streets of ennis or explore the west of ireland. we offer a unique blend of warm hospitality and friendly service which makes it the inspired choice for business or pleasure. discreetly situated just off ennis town centre, a short walk through the warm glow of the victorian lamps in the cobblestoned courtyard leads our guests to the heart of the historical and vibrant town of ennis. the hotel rests on the site of a 19th century convent of mercy with a fascinating and eventful history. prior to its conversion to a convent, the original houses, row house and lifford house was the property of charles o'connell, cousin of daniel o'connell. he was a frequent visitor to the area particularly in the years 1827 - 1829 when planning his election campaign. one of the leading ennis hotels, the temple gate hotel is a stunning historic property with a superb convenient location with the delights of ennis town right on your doorstep.