Clayton Hotel Cork City

Hotels
8.4 (5417 reviews)
Lapps Quay , Cork , IE
+353 21 422 4900

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially with the toilet.
Service
8.76
Overall, staff were described as friendly and helpful, with some exceptions.
Location
9.3
Many reviews praised the central location and access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were generally modern and comfortable as per guest feedback.
Amenities
8.28
Facilities are good with slight improvements needed in food service.
Value for Money
8.24
Some guests felt the food quality did not match the price.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Several guests had complaints about the quality of food, especially during busy breakfast times.
Overall Experience
8.76
Most guests reported having a positive overall experience despite some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 04:52

Property Description

Stunning Views of Cork City Hall and River Lee

Luxurious Rooms and Modern Amenities
The Clayton Hotel Cork offers beautifully designed air-conditioned rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing a bright and airy atmosphere. Guests can enjoy entertainment on either a 32-inch or 43-inch flat-screen TV, adding a touch of luxury to their stay.

Relaxation and Wellness at ClubVitae Health & Fitness Club
Indulge in the fantastic facilities at ClubVitae, which include a gym, sauna, and steam room. Whether guests are looking to stay active or unwind after a day of exploring Cork, this health and fitness club has something for everyone.

Convenient Location and Special Parking Rates
Located near Lapps Quay public car park with a special overnight rate for guests, the hotel offers easy access to Cork's popular attractions, shops, and transportation hubs. Kent Station and the Opera House are just a short 5-minute walk away.

Plan your stay at Clayton Hotel Cork for a memorable experience in the heart of Cork City.

Important information:

If you have made an advance purchase booking, please be advised that you will receive a payment link to complete the purchase within 24 hours of making the booking. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of your booking.

Private parking is possible on site at Lapps Quay Public Car Park (public car park located beneath the hotel) at a specially reduced rate for residents until 12:00 on your day of departure.

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorize your card prior to arrival. If the card is declined, the hotel reserves the right to request cancellation on the day of booking or on arrival.

Failure to present a valid credit card in your own name will result in accommodations not being offered.

Breakfast for children up to 12 years of age can be added at EUR 5 per night.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 5417 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.28
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Sarah • family_with_children • ie
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2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
5
Pros:

Most staff were very good with a big call out to the guy at the entrance who was very helpful even in the rain.

Cons:

One of the managers at the desk was very condescending and patronising when I had a query.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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tony • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Clean good location

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Location, quiet very comfortable room, friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit chaotic, breads, and other food items needed replenishing more often as quite busy there.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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mae • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No seating on the balcony

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Hollingsworth • family_with_children • ie
5
Extortionate price for very disappointing room
Pros:

Food was good, beds were comfy and staff were nice.

Cons:

The bathroom was disgraceful and bedroom carpet and lamps were visibly marked/dirty.
Price for stay was extortionate for room that needs an obvious revamp.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Florencia1111 • family_with_children • es
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • ie
7
Super convenient location and very clean with great facilities.
Pros:

Closeness to city centre, very clean and great facilities

Cons:

Loud from the street at night, personally found the beds way too soft and therefore couldn’t sleep; but that’s just me.
I didn’t like that they don’t advise you that you can get eggs or pancakes at breakfast. You’re paying enough, you shouldn’t have to spot someone eating them and have to ask!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • be
8
Un séjour agréable, pratique vu l’emplacement et confortable par son équipement en chambre. Si sensible au charme ou à l
Pros:

L’emplacement et le confort de la literie. L’accueil à la réception et au restaurant .

Cons:

Au rez de chaussée, l’impression d’être dans un hall de gare mais c’est assez normal vu la taille de l’hôtel.
Le côté « bar » est peu attractif (aménagement de l’espace, personnel moins accueillant, etc)
Le prix demandé par nuit par personne est très élevé, même si notre séjour tombait au moment du festival du jazz à Cork.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sbg7 • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement
La sympathie du personnel
La possibilité de profiter de la piscine, la salle de sport, le restaurant dans l'hôtel, tout ça est pratique lorsque le temps empêche de sortir

Cons:

Malheureusement la piscine n'était pas très propre

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • ie
5
Pros:

Hotel was clean and comfortable and great location

Cons:

Service in restaurant wasnt great, 1 staff member seemed to be alone taking drink orders and ordering food, food took nearly an hour to come and wasnt great, didnt get my room until 5.15 as I requested a room beside my friend( which was fine as I was happy to wait) but when I eventually got my room it wasnt beside my friend at all affer waiting until that time

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Gents toilets on ground floor were quite smelly. Probably due to the absorbent mats under the urinals.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Wiebke • solo_traveller • de
9
Gute Unterkunft, gute Lage, aber hat seinen Preis.
Pros:

Exzellentes Frühstücksbuffet! Sehr gutes Restaurant. Lage gut, Busbahnhof, Bahnhof und Stadt zu Fuß schnell erreichbar. Zimmer mit Balkon und Blick auf den Fluss.

Cons:

Bar (?) vor dem Haus, einige Nächte waren sehr laut. Auch Verkehr (große Brücke und Straße) kann laut sein.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Hon Joy • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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AnneMarie • couple • ie
4
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • ie
9
Very enjoyable stay in the hotel
Pros:

Very central location

Cons:

Dinner in the dining room could have been better

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee