Clayton Hotel Cork City

Hotels
Clayton
8.4 (5131 reviews)
Lapps Quay , Cork , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 5131 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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MVDMM solo_traveller cl
3
No vayan a Clayton hotel e. Cork
Pros:

Nada. Era muy distinto a un hotel de esa categoría. Un poco más b&b

Cons:

La atención del personal, muy mala. Me querían cobrar 49 euros por entrar a mi habitación cuando me informaron que estaba lista. Casi me hacen pagar el desayuno 2 veces. La pieza con olor a fumador mojado.

Te querían cobrar por todo. Cambien al manager no merece ese hotel

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Shanade family_with_children gb
8
Great location
Pros:

The bar was open late. Location was central everything in walking distance

Cons:

The hotel bathroom is a little dated not very great for taking pictures.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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scott couple ie
7
great hotel but way too expensive
Pros:

Nice comfy room very clean hotel

Cons:

far too expensive not good value for money at all 452 euros for 2 night stay no breakfast and parking extra.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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MARY couple gb
8
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
6
Good location, easy parking, large rooms
Pros:

The room was large for two people, with good storage for clothes, a luggage table, and plenty of space to spread out. Breakfast was included in our stay, offering a good choice of food. Parking was very convenient under the hotel, and the discount from the hotel was excellent.

Cons:

For some reason there was loud piano music played from the lobby at 7am one of the mornings. Evidently an error as it didn't last for more than 5 minutes, but disruptive. We used the stairwell not the lift, and there were used tissues, uncleaned for 48 hours, which didn't instil a lot of confidence the communal areas were being cleaned regularly. Breakfast service seemed to be understaffed

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple pt
8
Bastantr Boa
Pros:

Localização.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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veronique extended_group fr
9
Endroit agréable pour une étape.
Pros:

Cet hôtel a été une étape courte sans notre parcours. Le confort et la propreté sont là. Le petit déjeuner était correct.

Cons:

Rien à signaler.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Richard couple nl
5
Voldoende, maar met verbeterpunten
Pros:

parking onder het hotel is uitstekend. De kamer is ruim en netjes. Het ontbijt was prima en het personeel was aardig.
Locatie in het centrum was erg goed.

Cons:

Het bed was erg smal. daarnaast was er veel herrie van verslaafden /dronkaards die zich verzamelden achter het hotel en liepen te schreeuwen. we hebben de receptie gebeld om daar iets aan te doen want slapen met het raam open was geen optie. Om half 5 werden we wakker door een vrachtwagen die veel herrie maakte met het lossen van zijn vrachtwagen bij de het hotel. geen geweldige nachtrust gehad dus. De ramen en spiegels van het hotel kunnen een poetsbeurt gebruiken.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Joe solo_traveller ie
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Keith family_with_children us
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Robert couple at
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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john couple ie
5
Disappointing. Expected better from Clayton Hotels.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room carpet & chair stained. Once a good quality Mattress but stained and sagging. Bathroom tile cracked and several lifting from side of bath. Dirty trim on shower glass. Toilet stained. Bathroom needs full refurbishing.
Pool nice, but small very hard towels provided
We eat half our breakfast as a lot of it was cold. Glass balustrade in hallway dusty and stained. Large gold balls hanging from ceiling very dusty. Glass exterior of foyer not clean.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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frank solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ronan solo_traveller ie
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Liam family_with_children ie
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
C
Cherie couple nz
7
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

Internal room

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

The staff were very friendly. I found our room very cold. The shower drain was blocked when we used it, and I had water everywhere. I had to keep draining off the access water. It was a great location for Cork City

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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sasikala couple ie
3
Pros:

Room and cleanliness

Cons:

The staff at the reception on Wednesday 13th afternoon
Not customer friendly and not helpful .

I have been travelling in Western Europe for the past 20 years for career and professional reasons.
I Have stayed in many different hotels including clarion ( the previous name of Clayton)

But this was the first time , I had come across unfriendly staff at the reception .

This was around 13.00 hrs - 14.00 hours on Wednesday 13th of May.

Their ( two ladies at the reception) behaviour was appalling !!
So I wished to speak to the manager and requested them for the same.

They did not call the manager instead accused me and said that I was rude !!

I could feel the sobs in my throat and I left the reception area immediately
I called for a uber taxi as I had to go to the conference at silver springs Clayton .

I returned to the hotel later that evening around 20.00hrs and checked in .

To be honest , everything else was good .
The room was very good
The catering staff at breakfast were excellent

I checked out on Friday 15th May at around 9 Am .
The gentleman at the reception very kind ,sympathetic and well mannered.
So my check out was smooth and pleasant.

I am with bookings.com for the past number of years and this is the first time I am writing such a lengthy text.

As a customer , I would be grateful if the Clayton senior manager can look in to this incident please !

Many thanks
Regards
Sasi selvamani

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller ie
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Jody couple us
9
Well located and comfortable
Pros:

Excellent location. Very clean. Great staff.

Cons:

No plugs near the bed for phone. Room dated

2026-05-15 via Nuitee