Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfort
Cleanliness
Location
Service
Hotel ambiance
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking difficulties
City noise
Slow service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Issues with cleanliness were reported, including hair in the bathroom and an earring left in a bed.
Service
9.3
Staff were described as excellent and very helpful, particularly the concierges.
Location
9.34
Central location praised multiple times, ideal for shopping and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms generally described as nice but issues noted with heating and cleanliness.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities mentioned included lovely spa and Christmas decorations which were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.78
Some reviews indicated the hotel was expensive with a mixed value proposition.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfast was good when it arrived, but some reviews mentioned slow service.
Overall Experience
8.8
General experiences were positive, though some guests expressed disappointment this time.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The Imperial Hotel in Cork city offers a range of air-conditioned rooms, from classic to penthouse, all equipped with modern amenities like smart TVs, free WiFi, and Nespresso machines. Guests can indulge in comfort and style during their stay.

Culinary Delights

Experience the best of Cork City's cuisine at Sketch restaurant, known for its mouth-watering dishes and a wide selection of cocktails and wines. Lafayette's offers a cozy spot for coffee and light bites, while Seventy Six on the Mall serves up delicious cocktails in a vibrant setting.

Relaxation and Wellness

Unwind at the Escape Spa with a variety of treatments including massages and facials. The spa features unique amenities like an aroma and salt grotto, tropical mist showers, and more, ensuring a rejuvenating experience for guests.

Book your stay at The Imperial Hotel now to enjoy luxury, fine dining, and relaxation in the heart of Cork city.

Important information:

The hotel does not have a car park but there is parking available for an additional fee in a private car park located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Street parking is free of charge from 18:30 to 08:30 Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

When booking for 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The Spa is closed on bank holiday Mondays.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for € 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 5108 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Anna • solo_traveller • ie
9
Luxurious and comfy
Pros:

Good location and really comfy beds. All the staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Initially my room was beside noisy exterior air conditioning units and when I asked the staff about a possible swap they were so helpful and accommodating and even upgraded me to a bigger room!

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Cailín • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
10
short stay in Cork to catch up with friends
Pros:

room was lovely, clean, cosy, view not great, but it was at the back of the hotel and its in the city, so to be expected
breakfast was good, plenty to choose from, there's a nice bar. I enjoyed my stay

Cons:

I like this hotel, the location is great, right in the heart of the city, the only downside is lack of parking, but this is because of its central location

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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gap1006 • couple • au
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Bar area really nice

Cons:

Twin Room small .Barman can be grumpy . Parking was a long way away .

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Monica • extended_group • us
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Sizar • solo_traveller • il
10
Perfect location, lovely breakfast, awesome staff and service
Pros:

The location, and the stuff

Cons:

Nothing, all was more than i expected

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
M
Maureen • couple • gb
10
Everything lived up to our expectations
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Grzegorz • couple • pl
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Paul Russell • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
Nice clean big hotel with helpful staff. Ideal location
Pros:

Amazing staff

Cons:

I had no fault

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jake • couple • gb
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Cornelius • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • ie
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Ruskyoleary • solo_traveller • ie
6
Excellent location but the hotel car park location was an inconvenience. Other car parks are nearer.
Pros:

Excellent location, walkable to everything. Lovely friendly staff. Great breakfast. Rooms spotless.

Cons:

The car parkis too far away especially if you have to walk back in the rain. They did say you can pull up outside and drop your bags however I circled twice and the front of the hotel was full of taxis. There is a nearby Q Park car park, which would be much better and a shorter walk if the weather is unpleasant. The room was small, okay for one, but quite tight for two, and it was very hot.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • solo_traveller • ie
9
Recommend!
Pros:

Great location, beautifully styled

Cons:

NA

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
M
Maura • extended_group • ie
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
9
I would stay again.
Pros:

I liked the grandness of the hotel and the bedroom is bright.

Cons:

The bathroom is small and hasn’t got any natural light so you have to put the light on and then the exactor comes on as well.
It’s impossible not to waken other person in the bedroom.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Veera • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Holly • extended_group • us
5
Good location, beware rolling off the twin bed
Pros:

good in room coffee machine and very strong shower, which was welcome

Cons:

Where do I start? The room was tight with barely enough space for two people and two suitcases. The bathroom had no hooks to speak of save for one on the back of the door, which made it hard to reuse towels to save water and other resources. We didn't even have a good spot for a hand towel used at the sink so we just kept it hanging off the basin which wasn't ideal.
The beds - in my opinion - were not comfortable. I constantly felt like I was going to roll off the side of the bed during the night, I don't know if this was because the bed itself was lopsided or worn down on one side or if it was just because the building is older - which wasn't really an issue otherwise - and the floors slanted.
The only useful mirror with appropriate lighting/outlets was in the bedroom and there was only one chair that could be used if you wanted to sit while, say, blow drying hair or applying makeup. However, there was no room to actually pull the chair from the corner into this spot, so we were left having to sit on the bed which was challenging because they were rather high up. There was also a round table in the room which seemed only to serve the purpose of holding the coffee maker and kettle, but because it was relatively large and round made it take up a ton of space that would have been better used for something else.
Overall, I just felt like for the price the value wasn't there, and the layout of the room and furnishings didn't match. A room that size could have benefited from furniture of a different scale/placement.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee