The Metropole Hotel Cork

Hotels
8.2 (3580 reviews)
Mac Curtain St , Cork , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Cold shower
Room was compact
Price felt high for value

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Some reviews mentioned basic issues like a cold shower and a smell of sewage from the bathroom.
Service
9.13
The staff are very friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the overall stay.
Location
9.17
Great location in downtown Cork with lots of nearby amenities.
Room Quality
7.62
Reviews pointed out that rooms were compact with some guests mentioning small beds.
Amenities
8.15
Basic amenities are present, but some guests were disappointed with a lack of tea/coffee facilities.
Value for Money
7.11
Some guests felt it was too expensive for the quality received, particularly on weekday stays.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Guests enjoyed the breakfast and room service, though food portions could have been larger.
Overall Experience
8.13
Overall experience was mixed due to issues with the room, but positive service and location helped balance it.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:19

Property Description

Central Location in Cork City Centre
Located in the heart of Cork City Centre, the Metropole Hotel Cork offers easy access to the city’s business district and a variety of shops, boutiques, theatres, and galleries.

Comfortable and Tastefully Decorated Bedrooms
Enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our 98 beautifully decorated bedrooms, each equipped with amenities to ensure a comfortable experience during your visit to Cork.

Scenic Dining at Riverview Restaurant
Indulge in a dining experience at the Riverview Restaurant, situated at the rear of the hotel with stunning views of Cork’s River Lee and city center. Start your day with a delicious a la carte breakfast featuring a wide selection of hot and cold options, or host a private function in this picturesque setting.

Experience the charm of Cork at the Metropole Hotel Cork.

Important information:

When booking for 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

During check-in guests will be asked to provide a valid credit card for pre-authorization.

It is hotel policy to request a credit card pre-authorization from all guests in order to check into the hotel.

This pre-authorization is not a sale on the card but it is merely a hold of the funds which is completed on check out or voided if another method of payment is preferred. Please note third party credit cards will not be accepted.

Please be advised that each room is required to provide a credit card for pre-authorization of their stay and incidentals. Unfortunately, the property is unable to pre-authorize debit cards.

Cash-only payments will not be accepted.

No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere in the Hotel.

A copy of valid photo ID will also need to be provided.

Guest’s must be over 18 year of age to check into the hotel unless accompanied by a Parent/GuardianPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

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 extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3580 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 7.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Emily • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Buona la colazione e la posizione

Cons:

Camera veramente poco accogliente, sporca e condizioni pessime del bagno, inoltre assenza di aria condizionata e quindi un caldo esagerato

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • solo_traveller • ie
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Emeric • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons eu la bonne surprise d'être surclassés.
Chambre très spacieuse et confortable.
L'hôtel reste bien placé proche du centre historique, de la gare et des collines de Cork

Cons:

RAS

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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KIMBERLY • couple • us
10
Perfect location and a beautiful room
Pros:

The location was perfect, and the rooms were spacious and amazing!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Eustace • solo_traveller • ie
1
Disapointed
Pros:

Breakfast
Plants
Staff

Cons:

Dirty curtains
Dirty carpets
Location
Car park location
Too many junkies around

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Bridin • couple • ie
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
8
Convenient for city break
Pros:

Location - walk out front to good choice of restaurants. Staff - on reception and in restaurant. Size of room and bathroom. Hop-on hop-off bus stop very close.

Cons:

No air con in room. Fan provided was inadequate to cool room down. Car parking quite expensive for what it was plus having to drag cases up hill to the hotel

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Really enjoyable stay in a great city
Pros:

Great location, lovely big room, great staff

Cons:

Apart from limited view, nothing

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Blake • solo_traveller • gb
10
Absolutely very good 👏👏👏👏👏
Pros:

Absolutely 100% second to none. That’s called the metropole hotel 🏨 and the most friendly city called Cork and highly recommended 👏👏👏👏👏

Cons:

Comfortable

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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laura • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Yuan-Chen • family_with_children • se
8
Fantastisk
Pros:

Allt utom att de inte hade AC

Cons:

Saknade AC

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ie
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable stay in Cork
Pros:

Loved the central location and staff. Comfortable room, fan provided as very warm weather. Parking in St Patrick's Quay car park (beware very tight entrance and manoeuvres within) but discount given by hotel for overnight stays.

Cons:

Poor lighting on mirrors (shaving and doing makeup)

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Site for this hotel misleading my child was expecting a pool

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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geert • solo_traveller • be
5
Gedateerd hotel zonder airco in een luidruchtige straat.
Pros:

Supervriendelijke man Olan die ons uitleg gaf over Cork.

Cons:

Veel te veel straatlawaai de hele nacht door. Geen airco en de ramen konden maar op een spleetje open. Het was dus veel te warm in de kamer op onze zomerse dag in Cork.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • solo_traveller • de
9
Hotel mit Tradition und Charme
Pros:

Wonderful atmosphere created by the outstanding friendliness and warmth of staff. This accounts especially for the breakfast to which we were welomed by charming Lorraine and which was most perfectly served to us by Sarah.
The charm of the house itself which i traditional and very well maintained and presents an exhibition of historic photos of the area.

Cons:

The ventilator in the bathroom which heated the room instead of cooling it.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Adesanya • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Room was nice

Cons:

No air condiont ask for a 2nd fan from staff and never got it the room was to hot

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location was good. Hotel lobby and reception area well maintained. Staff incredibly helpful.

Cons:

Room care worn and could do with sprucing up

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee