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In the heart of Cork City Center, the Metropole Hotel Cork is just a short stroll from the city’s business district and many excellent shops, boutiques, theaters and galleries. During your stay at the Metropole Hotel Cork, you can relax in one of 98 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with everything for a comfortable stay. At the rear of the hotel is the Riverview Restaurant, with some unique views overlooking Cork’s famous River Lee and city center. The Riverview Restaurant is opened each morning for an a la carte breakfast, with a wide variety of hot and cold options. The Riverview Restaurant is also available for private functions.

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 (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    Green Hospitality Ecolabel
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Cork

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Junko
    Japan Japan
    The hotel was traditional, comfy, clean and hagreat amenities, including Irish packed water with the hotel's exterior printed on it, and a 12pm check out time was great too. Of course, the staff were very helpful.
  • Eleanor
    Ireland Ireland
    Comfortable, central , clean and a nice decor/surroundings.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, iconic hotel. The room was ok, staff were excellent. A little bit dated bathroom and I know there's a big renovation planned soon.
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    This turned out to be the best part of our trip to Cork. The staff was amazing, food was delicious, room was beautiful, and location was perfect!!!
  • Linda
    United States United States
    We walked in the lobby and immediately both said, "aaaah!" Lovely hotel, room overlooking the river and the breakfast was amazing! And we could walk to everything. Smack in the middle of the action. Loved it!
  • Lloyd
    United States United States
    Small rooms but well equipped. Very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    location was perfect; front desk was helpful; great bar; cheerful bartenders. Liked the electronic "travel guide" in the lobby. Very useful!
  • P
    Patricia
    United States United States
    Great breakfast option. Location was close to all transportation and center. Nice view of the River Lee river. Beautiful facility with friendly staff.
  • Gisele
    Canada Canada
    The Metropole is an excellent choice. The location is actually the best walking to shops, restaurants, bus, train, exploring the city and more.
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    I got the room at a great price and it was located close to bus and train stations.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Met Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Amenities of The Metropole Hotel Cork
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 12 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Metropole Hotel Cork takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. That's about $156. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

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

When booking for 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

During check-in guests will be asked to provide a valid credit card for pre-authorization.

It is hotel policy to request a credit card pre-authorization from all guests in order to check into the hotel.

This pre-authorization is not a sale on the card but it is merely a hold of the funds which is completed on check out or voided if another method of payment is preferred. Please note third party credit cards will not be accepted.

Please be advised that each room is required to provide a credit card for pre-authorization of their stay and incidentals. Unfortunately, the property is unable to pre-authorize debit cards.

Cash-only payments will not be accepted.

No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere in the Hotel.

A copy of valid photo ID will also need to be provided.

Guest’s must be over 18 year of age to check into the hotel unless accompanied by a Parent/Guardian

Please inform The Metropole Hotel Cork of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Metropole Hotel Cork

  • Room options at The Metropole Hotel Cork include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Guests staying at The Metropole Hotel Cork can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • The Metropole Hotel Cork has 1 restaurant:

    • The Met Restaurant
  • The Metropole Hotel Cork offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
  • The Metropole Hotel Cork is 1,500 feet from the center of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Metropole Hotel Cork is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.