Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 5571 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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diane couple gb
10
A touch of luxury
Pros:

Lovely classic hotel very friendly staff who went above and beyond to accommodate us nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
J
jan couple nl
8
statig hotel met mooie lounge
Pros:

heerlijke bedden

Cons:

badkamer is aan een upgrade toe (douce in badkuip is niet meer van deze tijd).

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
N
Nancy couple us
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Marie couple ca
8
Pros:

Beautiful Deco and most of the staff are friendly

Cons:

Parking is off site. Not closet to the hotel at all. Hotel is on a one way street. Needed to circle the city 3/4 times before being able to find the right hotel.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
3
We were disappointed with our stay at the Cork Imperial Hotel, we had expected much better.
Pros:

The location and breakfast were good

Cons:

The room was very poor .
Lighting was bad, no access to outside daylight,bathroom was not to the standard I would expect for the grade of hotel.The drop off on the road was double stacked and car park was a 10 minute walk away.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple ie
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
W
Walsh solo_traveller ie
2
The bad breakfast would put me off booking an overnight stay in this hotel again
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The breakfast was so utterly bad, really poor eggs Benedict dish, cold food , poor quality food. I would have to regrettably say it is the worst dish I have ever had in any hotel breakfast menu. The room was small and I appreciate I only booked a standard room but smaller in size than neighbouring hotels for the same type of room

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller us
9
WONDERFUL
Pros:

lovely

Cons:

parking

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
S
Siobhan solo_traveller ie
8
Could easily improve
Pros:

Breakfast
Bed
Bar food
All staff
Location and vibe

Cons:

Parking so far away
Shower access
Helenas dinner very expensive and bad quality and badly executed menu

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
M
Mette solo_traveller dk
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
7
75ggm couple it
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
M
Mairéad solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
G
GILLES solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
L
Lorraine couple ie
8
Pros:

Staff very pleasant in all areas good location nice breakfast .

Cons:

Car park expensive for 2 nights ..room was small for a double room for the price and floor level very uneaven and sloped .

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Martina und Stefan solo_traveller at
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
A
Antoinette solo_traveller ie
10
Beautiful city break
Pros:

The staff were amazing. Each and everyone of them were lovely. And, there were a lot of staff. They were just so nice, chatty and helpful

Cons:

There was really nothing I didnt like

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
A
Alan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

A must visit. Complete elegance throughout. The hotel bar is amazing.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
P
Paul family_with_children sg
1
Do not stay at this hotel, in case you get this room, no soundproofing and pub noise 10pm to 6am
Pros:

Room was newly decorated

Cons:

Room had no effective sound proofing. It was built over an external yard/street. No effective sound proofing. Very loud noises from 10pm to 3am and again around 6am - no chance of proper sleep. An absolute failure as a hotel! This room should not be made avilable. Floor was unfinised and I could feel the floor boards moving.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
D
David couple ie
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
G
Gibson solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee