Name: Leonardo Hotel Cork
Address: Anderson's Quay, Cork City Centre, Cork, Ireland, Cork, County Cork, IE
Price range: $129–$467 per night
Rating: 8.33

What guests think

At Leonardo Hotel Cork, travelers highlight the central, riverfront location near bus and train links and consistently friendly staff, while noting comfortable but somewhat dated rooms, limited on-site parking with paid alternatives, and the frequent absence of air conditioning.

Several mention street or internal noise, especially when windows are opened for airflow. Cleanliness is generally good but some report dusty carpets, mold in bathrooms, and occasional missed servicing. Breakfast and the bar draw frequent praise, though a few found food average or room service unreliable. Best for short city breaks where practicality matters.

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Facilities

On-site parking is limited and often full, with paid alternatives nearby; some guests found access and fees confusing. The on-site bar/lounge is appreciated and stays open late.

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10

Sandra

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and location. The full Scottish breakfast was quite a treat. The lounge/bar is open past midnight. Lovely city views overlooking River Lee. Just blocks from the bustling city centre of Cork. Jus blocks from the Kent Train Station.

8

Zowie

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall location is the key winner for this hotel. Parking is limited but they offer alternatives. Hotel amenities were nice with proper coffee options.

6

Julie

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. I would not rate it as a 4 star. The carpet, washroom need updating in the room. Parking was a bit confusing. They have paid parking at the back through a gate. You need to buzz first. You then pay at the front desk. You don't have in and out privileges though as they don't guarantee a spot.

10

David

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Limited parking on site, right by the main road and thus noisy all night. Hotel itself is excellent and a great location to explore Cork. Staff really helpful and friendly. Breakfast buffet top notch. Dining was good with selection of typical pub food.

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David

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, don’t be fooled by the free parking, the car park is always full & you end up paying between €15 & €20 for the night

8

Kathleen

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice however it was very inconvenient parking if the small parking lot was full

8

timothy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel but parking was challenging. We had to pay 12 at the desk and another 5 on our way out from the attendant, The staff was not very helpful with prescription glasses that were left behind. Asked reception if I could pay for postage to have them sent to me back home in the US and was told that I would have to arrange for carrier. I had no idea what they were talking about. I don't understand why they couldn't put them in a FedX box and charge me for the postage. I'm sure I am not the first person to leave something behind. Even if the option was to pick them up in Dublin from the other LEONARDO hotel that would have worked. Send them two e-mails before calling and still have not heard from management.

10

David

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms. Nice bar area

10

Attila

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location outside the high traffic area of downtown, close enough to walk. Free parking.

8

Patricia

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good central location. Parking at a reduced rate at another car park was not the most convenient. Rooms clean and spacious

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but reports of dusty carpets, bathroom mold, unpleasant odors, and occasional missed servicing suggest inconsistency.

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Sarah

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If I stayed again it would be for the kindness of the staff, every one of them was brilliant. The breakfast was good. The cleanliness of the room wasn't what I would expect for what I paid (layer of dust on surfaces and the bed headboards, pink and black mould on shower curtain, black mould in the shower, stains in the bath tub, marks on the carpet) and the room was hot because this hotel does not have air-conditioning. For nearly 200 euro a night it should be spotless.

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Sarah

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views of the water with friendly staff and a nice dining area. There was some mold on our bathroom ceilings, but other than that the place was clean.

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Tina

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself was very deceiving from the pictures online. The room was not very clean ands had a mild odor to it. The body wash dispenser was broke and only worked over then you had to wait about 30 seconds to pump it again. The bath filled up with water half way while i was taking a shower and the plug was OPEN

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Cliona

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were staying because my husband was running in the Cork Marathon. The location was excellent for our purposes. Check in was easy, the room was fine. It was insanely expensive for the two night stay coming to €655 for the two of us and our 4 year old. We paid it as there was no option all the ither hotels were booked. It was a busy weekend in Cork. When we came home from the marathon the room had not been serviced but we figured they woulld do it later. When we got back from our early dinner at 7pm it was still not serviced. Our 4 year old was ready for bed so we couldn't get it serviced at that time. The reception sent up fresh towels and a few bottles of water. They said they would speak to the cleaning staff. There was no mention of it in check out and we were not asked if we enjoyed our stay. I had to go back and ask for an invoice/ receipt. While playing in the room on the morning of check out my child accidentally moved one of the beds (it was in wheels) there was an empty biscuit packet and a dirty tissue under the bed that were not from our stay.

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Jennifer

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty and smelled bad. Different bugs found throughout the room. They were working on the elevator right next to my room so it was noisy. Had to enter through an alley with all our luggage.

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Vincenzo

Aug 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Pulizia pessima , bisogna chiedere di pulire la stanza e cambiare le asciugamani altrimenti non lo fanno , incredibile .

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Wendy

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff on reception.

6

Tala

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I really appreciated the great service. I was provided with an adapter because I forgot mine and we were provided with a heater for our room. However, the flooring carpet was quite unclean and I felt like housekeeping wasn’t cleaning it thoroughly. I would appreciate it if cleanliness of the carpet was better and cleaning of the bathroom. Thank you

8

Catherine

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room Pleasant staff x

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Deirdre

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and room was spotless. Beds very comfortable!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and some are spacious, but decor can feel dated and there is typically no air conditioning, leading to warm rooms and reliance on opening windows. Street and corridor noise are mentioned, and some rooms lack a fridge or safe.

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Glenn

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

TV in room was not a Smart TV thus could not stream internet (eg Netflix). Temperature of shower water would occasionally go scoulding hot (I assume when someone in adjoining room used tap or toilet). Window opening was tiny thus limited free air.

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Emma

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff very friendly. Hotel conveniently located just 10-15 mins walk to the centre of Cork. Room was very warm despite visiting in December however there is a fan available to use. Overall pleasant stay.

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Michael

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The stay was generally good and the service was good. However, for a hotel of this quality I would have expected the room to have a safety box and a mini-fridge with a bottle of water included.

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Debra

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a good centrally located hotel. Parking is limited but we had no problem getting a spot. The rooms are comfortable but ours was a bit warm even with the fan on. We opened the window but road noise made it tough to sleep.

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Katy

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely large room, very comfy beds. Great location, very central.

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Gerald

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only cool air requires windows to be open but then, being on a busy street, it was too noisy!

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Michael

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is comfortable however the bathroom needs to modernization. Breakfast is very good with a good selection of hot food and bread.

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Barry

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Op zich prima hotel, maar vrij gedateerd. Geen airco dus met raam open geslapen maar erg veel lawaai op straat. Dus niet goed geslapen. Ook de bedden en kussens waren erg hard. Wel prima gelegen in hartje Cork met alles op loopafstand.

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Aidan

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fine, if a little dated. However the walls or maybe floors were very thin and we could hear the loud conversations of a nearby room, different people on each of the two nights. Breakfast was dry and tasteless. Overall the cost of the stay and the quality of the stay were a huge mismatch.

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Jose

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amenities were not comfortable at all: bed was hard and lumpy; didn’t mind the hardness, but couldn’t stand the lumpiness (ended up sleeping on floor)

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Service

Service is a strong point, with many mentions of friendly, helpful front-desk and restaurant staff; however, a few guests reported unclear information, slow or missed room service, and poor follow-up for lost items.

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Dermot

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel. Staff great, particularly at reception all of whom we're very helpful

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Evelyn

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Leonardo was lovely in almost every regard! They were warm & welcoming, kind and helpful. Absolutely my only criticism was that there was a poor response to morning room service. One morning I called and they said they didn’t know when they could get to me, but the breakfast buffet was still open. The last day, I tried the red breakfast room service hangtag order system, and no one picked it up in over an hour and a half, so we did the buffet. As a Nana with a toddler to watch, room service would have been SO helpful! Otherwise, a great experience!

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Pauline

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were great. Margaret operation managr was very helpful, friendly and professional. Great stay.

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Elizabeth

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. From the front desk clerk giving recommending places nearby to eat, to the friendly breakfast room team and the extra assistant at check out. These were some of the best hotel staff I have encountered on my extended 3 month trip around Europe. The room was nice and clean and the beds were very comfortable. The only concerns we had was the neighborhood was a bit rough and the walk to Oliver Plunket Street using the back alley (per our GPS instructions) for dinner was somewhat concerning. We took the walk back along the quayside by the bus terminal and that had better lighting and felt somewhat safer. I would recommend staying here.

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Patrick

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Deva at reception was charming, friendly and efficient with checkin. Lovely hotel, great value, great location as lots of public transport options within walking distance.

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Laura

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,359 nights

Staff were the friendliest and most helpful staff I have had the pleasure of engaging with in a very long time. Nothing was a hassle. I would highly recommend a stay here.

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Michelle

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Expedia description is not exact. Parking is a nightmare. Front desk agent Alexandra was not helpful at all. The rooms were extremely warm. Our room the tub had hair all in it. The table had burns marks all over it. The chair looked like someone peed in it. Terrible tried to get moved and couldnt.

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James

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicole and the team at reception were great, very helpful.

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timothy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel but parking was challenging. We had to pay 12 at the desk and another 5 on our way out from the attendant, The staff was not very helpful with prescription glasses that were left behind. Asked reception if I could pay for postage to have them sent to me back home in the US and was told that I would have to arrange for carrier. I had no idea what they were talking about. I don't understand why they couldn't put them in a FedX box and charge me for the postage. I'm sure I am not the first person to leave something behind. Even if the option was to pick them up in Dublin from the other LEONARDO hotel that would have worked. Send them two e-mails before calling and still have not heard from management.

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Michael

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent

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Location

Excellent central spot by the river, within a short walk of bus and train stations, shops, and restaurants. Several guests noted a nearby homeless shelter and some felt the area could seem dodgy or noisy at night.

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Kay

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to bus and train stations. Very pretty view of the river. Very nice staff. Very good breakfast.

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John

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property and staff were excellent. Checking in and out was seamless. It is next door to a homeless centre. Whilst out we were warned many times the area can be intimidating in the evening (taxi driver, locals, bar staff). We never experienced it, but more nervous travellers could find it worrying.

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Anthony

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, close to city centre

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Tania

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A little noisy but a great hotel. 2min walk from bus station.

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Lisa

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Walking distance to city centre restaurants/groceries/shopping/city buses/cabs. Walking distance to bus and train stations. Walking distance to Dublin airport buses. Very convenient base for travel.

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Christine

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Zimmer war sehr gut ausgestattet und die Betten komfortabel. Es gibt ein paar Parkplätze gratis im Innenhof. Das Frühstücksbuffet war gut. Man ist schnell zu Fuß in der Innenstadt und bei schönem Restaurants. Negativ aufgefallen ist uns nur, dass sich in einer Nebenstraße des Hotels eine Notunterkunft für Obdachlose befindet. Es gibt auch Obdachlose, die vor dieser Unterkunft warten oder davor wohnen/schlafen. Man kann aber einfach Außen herum laufen und diese Seitenstraße meiden.

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10

Raymond

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location foe overnight stay in Cork. Very close to train station which is ideal.

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Robert

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location all attractions in walking distance . Friendly staff clean room and good breakfast

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catherine

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to everything. Right on the river.

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Glenda

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was good. Area around the hotel very dodgy and felt unsafe. Could Also hear arguing in the street into the evening. Breakfast was okay- basic. No water in the rooms. Staff were very lovely.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, and the bar/restaurant is handy, though a few found food average, cocktails inconsistent, or room-service breakfast unreliable.

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Anthony

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, close to city centre

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Sandra

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and location. The full Scottish breakfast was quite a treat. The lounge/bar is open past midnight. Lovely city views overlooking River Lee. Just blocks from the bustling city centre of Cork. Jus blocks from the Kent Train Station.

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Michael

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is comfortable however the bathroom needs to modernization. Breakfast is very good with a good selection of hot food and bread.

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Robert

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location all attractions in walking distance . Friendly staff clean room and good breakfast

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Cindy

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great hotel. The room is large and very comfortable. The staff have been incredible and the food in the restaurant is fantastic. It’s also incredibly convenient to the city and the bus if you want to explore the county.

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Geraldine

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Good selection for breakfast

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Naomi

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 19,340 nights

The property was in an ideal location, minutes walk into shops and very close to the marina market (a favourite visit when we're in cork). Breakfast was grand, there was plenty available on offer and something for everyone. The bar menu didnt have much on offer. The kids menu was also limited, our son is dairy intolerant and all that was available to him was fruit or chips.

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Marijana

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay, it was pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice.

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Aidan

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was fine, if a little dated. However the walls or maybe floors were very thin and we could hear the loud conversations of a nearby room, different people on each of the two nights. Breakfast was dry and tasteless. Overall the cost of the stay and the quality of the stay were a huge mismatch.

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Mark

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a clean hotel although my room was a little tired and in need of some redecoration. The staff were very attentive and extremely helpful. Location is good, on the river, close to the bars, restaurants and sights to in the Victorian Quarter. Food is okay, more like pub food, not restaurant standards but I guess it isn’t trying to be. Having said that, the buffet breakfast of Irish breakfast, fruit, pastries, teas and coffees was excellent. I’d happily stay there again if the price was competitive.

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Month	Average price
January	$126
February	$142
March	$151
April	$168
May	$215
June	$234
July	$186
August	$201
September	$202
October	$192
November	$148
December	$148

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $269	10	11 $240	12 $303
13 $135	14 $188	15 $242	16 $233	17 $234	18 $271	19 $271
20 $133	21 $165	22 $198	23 $198	24 $198	25 $243	26 $322
27 $135	28 $180	29 $184	30 $180

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $179	2 $231	3 $233
4 $132	5 $141	6 $177	7 $172	8 $170	9 $189	10 $230
11 $129	12 $159	13 $160	14 $163	15 $161	16 $189	17 $467
18 $139	19 $153	20 $154	21 $159	22 $185	23 $289	24
25 $388	26 $168	27 $161	28 $165	29 $164	30 $182	31 $200

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