Name: Fennessy's Hotel
Address: 32 Gladstone Street, Clonmel, Ireland, Clonmel, County Tipperary, IE
Rating: 7.3

What guests think

At Fennessy's Hotel, travellers highlight a central, walkable location, very friendly staff, and consistently praised cooked-to-order breakfasts, alongside an older, budget-friendly property with small, simple rooms, noticeable wear, and basic amenities.

Cleanliness and maintenance are mixed, with repeat mentions of mold, leaking toilets, worn furnishings, and temperamental showers or hot water. There is no lift and parking is on-street only, which some found inconvenient. Overall, expect a straightforward base that prioritizes practicality over polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic in an older building. Multiple guests note there is no lift and parking is on-street only, which some found inconvenient.

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8

Achim

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome. Due to previous customers some facilities were in a poor state. Explanation of dining options - no food available on site, but option to order in (or fetch from takeaway) and consume in Hotel Bar while having a pint.

6

Fergal

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fennessy's is an old hotel in need of some work...the cost of my stay was reflected in the price. It was cheap and cheerful. It certainly has character but it's not the Hilton. What it lacked in beauty it made up from the friendliness of the staff and the breakfast was pretty decent. The staff are I thinking making the best of a very average situation. So I have no real complaints. The Hotel Manager is pretty cool. I liked her manner and nature. :-) Room was clean and comfortable but it's also difficult maintaining an aging building that hasn't had a 'touch-up' in quite a while. It wouldn't stop me booking again as I know what I'm getting.....some less endearing hostels actually cost more so I've no complaints about the price.

4

Laurence

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Je ne déconseillerai cet hôtel que pour une bonne et simple raison : les issues de secours sont condamnées. Ce qui fait qu'en cas d'incendie on est pris au piège. Sans compter que la propreté de la literie laisse à désirer et il y a des moisissures dans la douche

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Pawel

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Small hotel in Clonmel city centre,close to all shops,bars and restaurants.Hotel itself is a little bit old but clean with nice servis.just to spend night or two,breakfast vas quite small but tasty and just enaugh to start a day and can't say any bad things about it or service.Room itself was ok,clean with tv ,kettle and hot water under shower just a little bit cold.

8

Patrick V

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I actually enjoyed it, but it’s old fashioned and they need to upgrade door locks and put extract fans in the en suite. Saved me driving to Dublin that night. The breakfast was first rate, cooked fresh, not like the cremated sausages I got other places on this trip. Staff friendly. Look, it’s old fashioned from the Heinrich Böll era 1950s, damp smell in otherwise clean en suite. Good value but they need to upgrade a bit, door locks barely close, not very secure. Could be noisy if a noisy crowd arrived. No lift. It’s a glorified B&B. But I’d stay again if travelling on my own and had enough driving for the day. Parking on street outside door in city centre was a plus.

6

Kerry

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking facility. Left suitcase in car rather than take it up 3 floors.

4

Jakob

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, worn out

6

Margaret

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We opted for twin beds and they weren’t very comfortable and the room was upstairs with no lift. The breakfast was very good.

10

Mia

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the stay, super friendly staff and the breakfast was so nice! Sadly though there was what looked to be drops of blood stains on the sheets which was unpleasant as well as lack of hair dryer in one of our rooms. For the price though the stay was fantastic and in a lovely area even if finding parking was a hassle. Really chatty staff, generally nice rooms and great breakfast :)

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BRIAN

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked. twin beds. Got a double. Old sash windows couldn' t be closed. Facing High Street. Very noisy. Disturbed by guests coming in at 2.50 am. Flimsy curtains let in light. Tiny room. Breakfast limited,but ok. No parking.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: several guests found rooms clean, but others reported issues like mold, stained bedding, leaks, and bathrooms needing deeper cleaning.

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joan

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its needs some work.... staff was fine, breakfast was good but it was dirty and not well maintained.

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SIETSKE

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very small. Beds uncomfortable. Mold everywhere in the bathroom and in the room behind the beds. Had reservations for 2 nights, but left after 1 night.

10

William

Dec 5, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Very friendly and efficient staff. Excellent, cooked to order breakfast. Clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom

4

Laurence

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Je ne déconseillerai cet hôtel que pour une bonne et simple raison : les issues de secours sont condamnées. Ce qui fait qu'en cas d'incendie on est pris au piège. Sans compter que la propreté de la literie laisse à désirer et il y a des moisissures dans la douche

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10

Edward

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, excellent hospitality and staff are very friendly. Great Breakfast.

10

Cyril

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property old fashioned but clean staff could not do enough for us and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay

8

Michael

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in the centre of town, nice room with tea and coffee, clean and tidy, a good breakfast with cereal and a hot breakfast, plus the staff were very nice indeed.

8

Attila

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel for overnight stay whilst on the road for work. Room was small but very clean & has everything one needs. Hot shower with plenty of water pressure. Staff are super friendly and the free breakfast is great.

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Mia

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the stay, super friendly staff and the breakfast was so nice! Sadly though there was what looked to be drops of blood stains on the sheets which was unpleasant as well as lack of hair dryer in one of our rooms. For the price though the stay was fantastic and in a lovely area even if finding parking was a hassle. Really chatty staff, generally nice rooms and great breakfast :)

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SIETSKE

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very small. Beds uncomfortable. Mold everywhere in the bathroom and in the room behind the beds. Only stayed one night

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Rooms

Rooms are small and old-fashioned with simple furnishings; comfort varies. Some reported street noise, aging fixtures, and finicky showers or hot water, while others found their rooms comfortable enough for short stays.

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Kenneth

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small for 2 people but as only staying for 1 night was adequate. Right price for the size of room. Breakfast was good, selection of cereal then a fry, more toast on request.

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SIETSKE

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very small. Beds uncomfortable. Mold everywhere in the bathroom and in the room behind the beds. Had reservations for 2 nights, but left after 1 night.

8

Patrick V

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I actually enjoyed it, but it’s old fashioned and they need to upgrade door locks and put extract fans in the en suite. Saved me driving to Dublin that night. The breakfast was first rate, cooked fresh, not like the cremated sausages I got other places on this trip. Staff friendly. Look, it’s old fashioned from the Heinrich Böll era 1950s, damp smell in otherwise clean en suite. Good value but they need to upgrade a bit, door locks barely close, not very secure. Could be noisy if a noisy crowd arrived. No lift. It’s a glorified B&B. But I’d stay again if travelling on my own and had enough driving for the day. Parking on street outside door in city centre was a plus.

10

Rachel

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice and comfortable single room. The shower was amazing.

4

Jakob

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old, worn out

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Margaret

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We opted for twin beds and they weren’t very comfortable and the room was upstairs with no lift. The breakfast was very good.

8

Attila

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good hotel for overnight stay whilst on the road for work. Room was small but very clean & has everything one needs. Hot shower with plenty of water pressure. Staff are super friendly and the free breakfast is great.

8

martin

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok for price. Good breakfast. Bed squeaked

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SIETSKE

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very small. Beds uncomfortable. Mold everywhere in the bathroom and in the room behind the beds. Only stayed one night

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BRIAN

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked. twin beds. Got a double. Old sash windows couldn' t be closed. Facing High Street. Very noisy. Disturbed by guests coming in at 2.50 am. Flimsy curtains let in light. Tiny room. Breakfast limited,but ok. No parking.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff going out of their way for late arrivals. A few mentioned difficult check-in or unresponsive communication.

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10

John

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were running late for check in -Irish country roads Google maps on the blink - and the hotel kept the front door open for an extra hour. Outstanding dedication. Excellent full Irish breakfast too.

10

Tatjana

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Super helpful staff.

10

Caroline

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The late night staff member stayed half an hour late to check us in as our flight was delayed coming in so we weren’t going to arrive before the front desk closed. Excellent service!! The breakfast was amazing as well!

10

Edward

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, excellent hospitality and staff are very friendly. Great Breakfast.

10

Gareth

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Superb. Very friendly

10

Kerry

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and owner were extremely accommodating and helpful . Older hotel with character.

8

Geraldine

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly great value in fab location... Girl at reception was very helpful and so friendly.. Breakfast was lovely with two lovely ladys cooking and serving.. Thanks everyone will be back

10

Tatjana

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Michael

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in the centre of town, nice room with tea and coffee, clean and tidy, a good breakfast with cereal and a hot breakfast, plus the staff were very nice indeed.

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Kerry

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great , staff and owner extremely accommodating.

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Location

Central and walkable, close to shops, bars, and restaurants, and convenient for exploring the area. Some street-facing rooms experienced noise late at night.

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10

Kevin

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value. Town centre. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable. Really enjoyed my stay

10

Frederick

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good service and value for money. First class breakfast and friendly service.

8

Pawel

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Small hotel in Clonmel city centre,close to all shops,bars and restaurants.Hotel itself is a little bit old but clean with nice servis.just to spend night or two,breakfast vas quite small but tasty and just enaugh to start a day and can't say any bad things about it or service.Room itself was ok,clean with tv ,kettle and hot water under shower just a little bit cold.

10

Murray

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly people , very nice old town

8

Patrick V

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I actually enjoyed it, but it’s old fashioned and they need to upgrade door locks and put extract fans in the en suite. Saved me driving to Dublin that night. The breakfast was first rate, cooked fresh, not like the cremated sausages I got other places on this trip. Staff friendly. Look, it’s old fashioned from the Heinrich Böll era 1950s, damp smell in otherwise clean en suite. Good value but they need to upgrade a bit, door locks barely close, not very secure. Could be noisy if a noisy crowd arrived. No lift. It’s a glorified B&B. But I’d stay again if travelling on my own and had enough driving for the day. Parking on street outside door in city centre was a plus.

8

Geraldine

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly great value in fab location... Girl at reception was very helpful and so friendly.. Breakfast was lovely with two lovely ladys cooking and serving.. Thanks everyone will be back

8

Michael

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in the centre of town, nice room with tea and coffee, clean and tidy, a good breakfast with cereal and a hot breakfast, plus the staff were very nice indeed.

6

Scott

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the heart of downtown, with it being walkable to things close by. It was central to Mahon Falls and Rock of Cashel. I messaged the property ahead of time that I would have a late check in. I didn't get a response. I did catch the girl at the desk and they were able to get things worked out for me. The two negatives were the lack of hot water and soap in the room.

8

Michael

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for us and a good pub close for food and drink. The breakfast was good and all the staff were very polite and helpful. The shower could have done with a good clean.

2

BRIAN

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked. twin beds. Got a double. Old sash windows couldn' t be closed. Facing High Street. Very noisy. Disturbed by guests coming in at 2.50 am. Flimsy curtains let in light. Tiny room. Breakfast limited,but ok. No parking.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns strong praise for quality and cooked-to-order options.

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Kevin

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value. Town centre. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable. Really enjoyed my stay

6

Sanjay

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good points, staff and breakfast, bad points, untidy, dirty, very uncomfortable

10

Frederick

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, good service and value for money. First class breakfast and friendly service.

10

John

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were running late for check in -Irish country roads Google maps on the blink - and the hotel kept the front door open for an extra hour. Outstanding dedication. Excellent full Irish breakfast too.

10

Caroline

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The late night staff member stayed half an hour late to check us in as our flight was delayed coming in so we weren’t going to arrive before the front desk closed. Excellent service!! The breakfast was amazing as well!

10

Edward

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, excellent hospitality and staff are very friendly. Great Breakfast.

8

Patrick V

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I actually enjoyed it, but it’s old fashioned and they need to upgrade door locks and put extract fans in the en suite. Saved me driving to Dublin that night. The breakfast was first rate, cooked fresh, not like the cremated sausages I got other places on this trip. Staff friendly. Look, it’s old fashioned from the Heinrich Böll era 1950s, damp smell in otherwise clean en suite. Good value but they need to upgrade a bit, door locks barely close, not very secure. Could be noisy if a noisy crowd arrived. No lift. It’s a glorified B&B. But I’d stay again if travelling on my own and had enough driving for the day. Parking on street outside door in city centre was a plus.

6

Margaret

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We opted for twin beds and they weren’t very comfortable and the room was upstairs with no lift. The breakfast was very good.

8

Michael

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was in the centre of town, nice room with tea and coffee, clean and tidy, a good breakfast with cereal and a hot breakfast, plus the staff were very nice indeed.

10

Mia

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the stay, super friendly staff and the breakfast was so nice! Sadly though there was what looked to be drops of blood stains on the sheets which was unpleasant as well as lack of hair dryer in one of our rooms. For the price though the stay was fantastic and in a lovely area even if finding parking was a hassle. Really chatty staff, generally nice rooms and great breakfast :)

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Month	Average price
January	$139
February	$136
March	$137
April	$143
May	$139
June	$136
July	$139
August	$112
September	$153
October	$163
November	$221
December	$156

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