Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Temperature control problems
Breakfast quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Multiple reviews indicated issues with dust and cleanliness in the room.
Service
9.61
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.15
The hotel location was described as ideal and convenient, especially for accessing the train station.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were comfortable, though some noted they appeared dated or had issues with temperature.
Amenities
8.63
Provided good amenities like elevators and a smart TV, but there were some complaints about breakfast.
Value for Money
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier; overall impression was that the hotel meets expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Some complaints about breakfast quality and food temperature.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall positive experience with high recommendations from several guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:55

Property Description

Historic Charm and Spectacular Views

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities

The Commodore Hotel offers a blend of historic charm and modern comfort, with elegant rooms boasting stunning views of Cobh Harbour. Each room is equipped with essential amenities including TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and picturesque sea views. The hotel's restaurant serves a delightful mix of traditional Irish and Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, all while overlooking the picturesque harbour.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Nestled on the seafront, The Commodore provides easy access to the Cobh Heritage Centre and the Lusitania Memorial. With Cork International Airport and the city center a short drive away, guests can explore the region effortlessly. Don't miss the chance to visit the iconic Blarney Castle, just 40 minutes from the hotel.

Experience a perfect blend of history, comfort, and convenience at The Commodore Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note, the swimming pool and sauna is currently closed.

Please contact the property directly to discuss parking options.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. The credit card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in.

The property does not have any ground floor rooms. They can offer rooms on the main hall which do not have access via steps, if requested.

Room upgrades from a standard room to a sea view room are subject to availability and incur an additional fee.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4014 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Dunne solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Gavin solo_traveller ie
4
Pros:

Place around hotel was good

Cons:

Electrics not working, staff downgrading our room even though we purchased upgrade. No apologies and no sense of compensation for the lack of resources we lost during this stay. Wanted to stay here for years and the one chance I got, it was ruined.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller ie
7
On work trip, noisey hotel, can hear everything that’s going on around my room, dinner was just ok, breakfast was just o
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise, shower, location of room

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Schlaack solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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adamo559 Family Waterford, County Waterford
6
Grand
Pros:

Hotel staff are top notch just a nice bunch.

Resturant is standard, at our table there was odour in the back corner that would come and go, the wife asked to change seats to the front ( two free tables ) she was told they were booked by the young lad. Still free when we finished our food and leaving, pity really.

If 150 year old hotels are your thing, look no further. Pleanty of character in the commodor.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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williammP6509LU Couples
2
Horrible
Pros:

Worst hotel room we ever stayed in could bearly go into the bathroom with the door that bearly opened carpet not even covering the whole floor. No power in shower. Couldn't get Netflix or anything on TV we dont drink much so we didn't have much to do at night for the price we paid it felt like we were robbed.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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Laurence solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Chambre familiale spacieuse. Bien situé.

Cons:

Rien à signaler

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Turi Bang extended_group no
5
Ikke verdt prisen.
Pros:

Beliggenheten. God frokost, men husk å reservere bord.
Rommet var rent.

Cons:

Prisen var ekstremt høy i forhold til standarden. Badet var knøttlite uten avstillingsplass og kroker til håndklær. Den ene sengen hadde en tykk og tung dyne.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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o connor solo_traveller ie
2
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

The overall experience was not good to be honest.
The room was below average at its best.
The price was way too much for this standard of room, which did not include breakfast.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Keogh solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Great staff - super friendly. Room spotless. Bed excellent. Food lovely.
We will be back - again.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Peter couple ie
8
Good: Excellent location, friendly staff. Bad: had to pay extra for parking, breakfast not included in price
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Had to pay extra for parking and breakfast not included in price

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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elliottp297 Family Skokie, Illinois
10
Five Stars: Commodore Hotel in Cobh
Pros:

My happiest moment of 2026 arrived atop the Commodore Hotel’s rooftop terrace. A sun swept bay of the Atlantic filled the horizon. The subtle glint of jellyfish pocked the water while cruise ships and dinghies drifted by. Behind me, the steeple a church more than 300 years old stretched majestically into the fog. My itinerary slated me to depart that hour, but I was loathe the leave.
The City of Cobh is brimming with nautical intrigue. The Commodore Hotel pays homage to that history with archival photographs, placards and artwork that convey to its guests how many centuries of seafaring history lie beneath their feet.
This hotel befits the captains of massive ocean liners today just as it once welcomed executives of the Cunard and White Star Lines. Lights of crystal and cozy arm chairs appoint a bedazzled lobby. The common spaces can only be described as grand.
I traveled to Cobh with a party of four. The hotel comfortably accommodated us with two connected rooms (for four twin beds total). Both rooms offered gorgeous views of the ocean.
The television in my guestroom didn’t offer many local channels, but that’s just as well; there are better ways to spend an evening here than watching TV. Live music blared with the street from pubs and bars packed with revelers. The nightlife is electric. Ice cream stores temp passerby on every block. Towards the oceanfront, things are much more peaceful. I spent the evening watching the sunset and exploring Cobh’s sobering monuments to a millennium of souls lost at sea.
My only word of caution is this: street parking on the steep and treacherous roads of the city can be tricky. This hotel has a garage, but it was closed upon my arrival. It’s advisable to call the concierge ahead of time if you plan on rolling into town with a larger SUV.
I loved the breakfast offings at the Commodore. The menu (whose offerings were included with my room) featured traditional Irish breakfast foods alongside more familiar American favorites. And I must say, the tea was quite good.
It’s difficult to get to Cobh. But if at all possible, I highly recommend it. This is a hotel worth visiting in a city worth exploring. Traveling to places like these is a privilege. I’m elated to have spent those fleeting hours of my summer in this oasis by sea.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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elaine3174 Family Wexford, County Wexford
4
No parking book in for food
Pros:

Upon arrival we were told no available parking which is very frustrating as I asked at time of booking was there onsite parking then to be told it was full.
After check-in we went to have some food at 5 o’clock to be told there was no room so we had to leave and go somewhere else to eat.
Breakfast was ok over cooked omelet and 1 tea bag per pot of tea for 2 people wasn’t great.
At check out I noticed that other guests where asked how there stay was and was everything ok when it came to me I wasn’t asked a thing except was I checking out.
This was a family get together as my husband is recovering from major surgery so it was disappointing that we had to leave and find alternative arrangements when it was supposed to be a recoup, relaxing night for us but especially my husband if you had of rang and told me we need to book for our food and car parking so he didn’t have to walk that would have been great especially when I booked over the phone not online.
Disappointed trip
Elaine

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
10
Value for money, helpful staff
Pros:

Locationi

Cons:

As work was being done at the hotel the team did their best to offer a great service and hence it is not fair to say anything negative which is unlikely to apply when the work is completed. I hope wifi coverage will improve

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Paula family_with_children ie
7
Way too expensive
Pros:

Amazingly clean and perfect location.

Cons:

Beds not comfortable and super noisy from the street. No soundproofing at all despite windows being closed.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Q4494HVkarenr Family Iceland
8
Pretty good hotel with a lot of history
Pros:

Perhaps I'm just biased because my other hotel stays on this trip were so bad, but this was the first night I got a good night's sleep - the room stayed cool and I wasn't kept up by noise (though family, who were located right over the entrance, reported a few people giving long talkative goodbyes outside the building at night - you need your windows open for cooling). There's an elevator (a bit tight), a plus for any historic building (this hotel housed wealthy Titanic passengers back in the day). Location is excellent by the seafront. Room isn't flawless but was in quite good condition, and the bed was comfortable.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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Catherine family_with_children ie
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jerome extended_group ie
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gail solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room a bit dated

2026-07-25 via Nuitee