Children allowed

Facilities

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

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 5291 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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david • couple • ie
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Hansjörg • couple • at
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Wai Kuan • couple • ie
10
An excellent hotel with outstanding service and exceptional customer care. Everything was perfect.
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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PASCAL • extended_group • fr
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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IMELDA • family_with_children • ie
7
lovely
Pros:

Lovely room, central hotel, restaurant limited menu had to go out to Italian around the corner. pity about the paking

Cons:

menu parking

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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patrick • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • us
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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YACOUB • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • ie
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Esther • extended_group • ch
5
Pros:

Das Zimmer

Cons:

Das Frühstückbuffet wurde um 10.30h abgeräumt obwohl wir noch am Essen waren. (und die Frühstückzeit von 07.00 bis 10.30h angegeben wurde) In einem guten Hotel wäre der Keller an den Tisch gekommen und hätte nachgefragt ob wir noch etwas vom Buffet möchten, da sie ansonsten abräumen würden. Das Buffet entsprach überhaupt nicht den Bildern.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • ie
10
Welcoming, confortable and most helpful
Pros:

The location of the hotel is brilliant for walking, shopping, museums,socialising or business.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
8
Staff were excellent. Hotel was very clean and food was fantastic
Pros:

Location was central, breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Old building so floors were uneven. Bedroom door had a gap underneath and bathroom door wouldn’t close unless locked

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Hotel was fabulous

Cons:

No parking on site

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Iwona • family_with_children • ie
6
Disappointment
Pros:

The room my parents stayed in for their wedding anniversary was such a dissapointment- the floor unevel- easy to fall, snall crowded no chairs to sit on dark, musty smell- for 300 euro for 2 nights!!!! I would not recomment it at all!!!

Cons:

“ second category room” at the back, uneveal floor, i felt dizzy walking on the floor, dump smell, cold, dark, no shower just bath- foe elderly people- dangerous, much toooooo expensive for a basic old room

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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KENNETh • couple • ie
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee