Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
A stay at Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City places you in the heart of Cork, steps from Oliver Plunkett Street and Crane Lane Theatre. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Blarney Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Merchants Quay Shopping Centre.
What's nearby
Oliver Plunkett Street(0.1 Miles)
Crane Lane Theatre(0.1 Miles)
Cork City Hall(0.2 Miles)
Trinity Bridge(0.2 Miles)
Lavit Gallery(0.2 Miles)
Savoy Theatre(0.2 Miles)
St. Patrick's Street(0.2 Miles)
Merchants Quay Shopping Centre(0.3 Miles)
Holy Trinity Church(0.3 Miles)
Leisureplex(0.3 Miles)
Everyman Palace Theatre(0.3 Miles)
St. Patrick's Bridge(0.3 Miles)
Custom House(0.3 Miles)
Crawford Art Gallery(0.4 Miles)
Victoria Hospital South Infirmary(0.4 Miles)
The preferred airport for Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City is Cork Airport (ORK)(4.7 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Babysitting/Child services
Business centre
Room service
Dry cleaning
Location
Southmall, Cork City Centre, Cork, Ireland
Oliver Plunkett Street (0.1 Miles)
Crane Lane Theatre (0.1 Miles)
Cork City Hall (0.2 Miles)
Trinity Bridge (0.2 Miles)
Lavit Gallery (0.2 Miles)
Savoy Theatre (0.2 Miles)
Room options
5
Family Room
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingBathtub
5
Deluxe Double & Single Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingBathtub
6
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingBathtub
7
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingBathtub
Guest reviews of Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
8.6
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At Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City, guests frequently praise the very central, walkable location and generally comfortable, modern rooms, while noting recurring drawbacks including off-site parking logistics, intermittent temperature control and noise, plus occasional housekeeping or service inconsistencies.
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At Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City, guests frequently praise the very central, walkable location and generally comfortable, modern rooms, while noting recurring drawbacks including off-site parking logistics, intermittent temperature control and noise, plus occasional housekeeping or service inconsistencies.
Breakfast is often rated highly, with good variety and gluten-free options, though a few found food or pricing underwhelming. Self check-in divides opinion; many staff interactions are friendly and helpful, but some guests reported slow reception or problems resolving room assignments and maintenance. Expect a convenient city base with solid comforts if you prioritize location over on-site parking and absolute quiet.
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Facilities
No on-site parking; guests use a nearby garage with a hotel discount, and drop-off space is limited, sometimes complicated by construction. The bar/lounge is well liked, while feedback on the small gym is mixed.
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Elizabeth
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, but the facade of the building is very nondescript and can easily be missed when driving. There is very little are or available area to pull out of traffic to unload, so be prepared to move quickly and please know large bags will be a detriment. Staff was incredibly welcoming and efficient. Hotel was clean, spacious room, gym was well equipped, and at check we paid for parking for a significant discount at the nearby City Hall parking garage. Overall very pleased. My only issue involved regulating the thermostat as the front desk managed it by timer and the amount to which you could regulate the temperature.
Great location, but the facade of the building is very nondescript and can easily be missed when driving. There is very little are or available area to pull out of traffic to unload, so be prepared to move quickly and please know large bags will be a detriment. Staff was incredibly welcoming and efficient. Hotel was clean, spacious room, gym was well equipped, and at check we paid for parking for a significant discount at the nearby City Hall parking garage. Overall very pleased. My only issue involved regulating the thermostat as the front desk managed it by timer and the amount to which you could regulate the temperature.
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Roger
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was great. Nice common areas (lobby, bar, etc). Parking was convenient. Our room was nice but only complaint was loose carpet. Not a big deal.
Location was great. Nice common areas (lobby, bar, etc). Parking was convenient. Our room was nice but only complaint was loose carpet. Not a big deal.
10
ANA C A
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
O hotel é muito novo! O checkin e checkout são automatizados, o que facilita bastante e não tem filas! O chuveiro é maravilhoso! Água abundante e não inunda o piso! O quarto tem um tamanho bom e o blackout é perfeito! Fica até difícil acordar!! Parabéns pelo cuidado do hotel!! Pensaram em cada detalhe!! O bar também é muito bom com uma variedade grande de cervejas e drinks!!
O hotel é muito novo! O checkin e checkout são automatizados, o que facilita bastante e não tem filas! O chuveiro é maravilhoso! Água abundante e não inunda o piso! O quarto tem um tamanho bom e o blackout é perfeito! Fica até difícil acordar!! Parabéns pelo cuidado do hotel!! Pensaram em cada detalhe!! O bar também é muito bom com uma variedade grande de cervejas e drinks!!
10
James
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in the middle of Cork. Room was lovely (although the view was just of an internal courtyard... Not that that mattered). Decent size room, comfy bed. Reception staff very helpful. Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast! Restaurant nice too. Parking available at a good discounted rate in the nearby City Hall multistory. You can park outside for 15mins to drop bags though. Would stay again for sure!
Great location in the middle of Cork. Room was lovely (although the view was just of an internal courtyard... Not that that mattered). Decent size room, comfy bed. Reception staff very helpful. Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast! Restaurant nice too. Parking available at a good discounted rate in the nearby City Hall multistory. You can park outside for 15mins to drop bags though. Would stay again for sure!
10
Kelly
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was lovely although not a lot of space to store clothes. Location fabulous. Did not eat at the hotel so can’t comment on that but the bar area was nice to sit and relax in
Room was lovely although not a lot of space to store clothes. Location fabulous. Did not eat at the hotel so can’t comment on that but the bar area was nice to sit and relax in
8
Carole A
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel itself was lovely! Small things, no tissue in the room, bathroom sink didn’t drain properly! I did inform the staff. However the parking was a nightmare, not only was there no pull in to drop our luggage, we had to walk to a parking garage a couple blocks away! I understand that it is not the hotels fault however additional details or a message prior to check-in would have been appreciated. The front desk staff were lovely, and took it upon themselves to come outside and assist with our luggage and take it directly to our room, also made a lovely recommendation for dinner as well.
The hotel itself was lovely! Small things, no tissue in the room, bathroom sink didn’t drain properly! I did inform the staff. However the parking was a nightmare, not only was there no pull in to drop our luggage, we had to walk to a parking garage a couple blocks away! I understand that it is not the hotels fault however additional details or a message prior to check-in would have been appreciated. The front desk staff were lovely, and took it upon themselves to come outside and assist with our luggage and take it directly to our room, also made a lovely recommendation for dinner as well.
10
Fernand
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is great, it is unfortunate there is no parking at the facility but it still deserves 5 stars
This hotel is great, it is unfortunate there is no parking at the facility but it still deserves 5 stars
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MARIA
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was hard at this hotel. It was quite a trek lugging your big luggage from the parking lot to your hotel.
Parking was hard at this hotel. It was quite a trek lugging your big luggage from the parking lot to your hotel.
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Peter
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fint hotel, men lidt dyrt i forhold til hvad hotellet kunne tilbyde. Fint motionscenter, men ikke overvældende.
Fint hotel, men lidt dyrt i forhold til hvad hotellet kunne tilbyde. Fint motionscenter, men ikke overvældende.
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Joe
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Confusion over the local car park Overnight parking city hall Cork I have a toll pass for carpark I was charged €42 for overnight parking The hotel offers €11 I challenged the hotel staff and they said nothing they could do Miss information from hotel And QPark didn’t help either An expensive experience Won’t be back
Confusion over the local car park Overnight parking city hall Cork I have a toll pass for carpark I was charged €42 for overnight parking The hotel offers €11 I challenged the hotel staff and they said nothing they could do Miss information from hotel And QPark didn’t help either An expensive experience Won’t be back
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and common areas clean, even spotless at times. Several others reported lapses such as dust, stained pillows, moldy grout or odors, and slow or clogged drains.
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Shifteh
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had to switch rooms due to a strong mold smell and hair and trash found behind the curtains. The second room, right next door, was slightly better, but the bathroom had a funky odor. It was also very noisy, as the room shook every time neighbors opened or closed their doors. To make things worse, cigarette smoke drifted in whenever the windows were open, since staff were smoking directly below. On top of that, the hotel is located on a busy street with constant traffic and construction noise, making it difficult to get any rest. Staff were great and helpful.
We had to switch rooms due to a strong mold smell and hair and trash found behind the curtains. The second room, right next door, was slightly better, but the bathroom had a funky odor. It was also very noisy, as the room shook every time neighbors opened or closed their doors. To make things worse, cigarette smoke drifted in whenever the windows were open, since staff were smoking directly below. On top of that, the hotel is located on a busy street with constant traffic and construction noise, making it difficult to get any rest. Staff were great and helpful.
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Erin
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
clean hotel room friendly staff easy to navigate experience
clean hotel room friendly staff easy to navigate experience
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Nick
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was tired, not particularly clean and had one towel and soap and shampoo dispensers were empty. No bar soap at the sink. Shower drain was slow.
Room was tired, not particularly clean and had one towel and soap and shampoo dispensers were empty. No bar soap at the sink. Shower drain was slow.
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Rachael
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Glasses in bathroom were dirty. The gap under the taps in the bath was dirty. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Glasses in bathroom were dirty. The gap under the taps in the bath was dirty. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Breakfast was good.
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William Gerald
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room could have been cleaner. Charge for room different to booking.
Room could have been cleaner. Charge for room different to booking.
10
Eric
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, parking is a nightmare. We enjoyed the stay and the rooms were very clean and comfortable
Nice place, parking is a nightmare. We enjoyed the stay and the rooms were very clean and comfortable
4
Rein
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Zeer luidruchtig Keek uit op een betonnen muur circa 1 meter afstand. Vieze kamers. Schimmel op de tegels. Haren op diverse plekken. Zeker niet meer voor herhaling vatbaar.
Zeer luidruchtig Keek uit op een betonnen muur circa 1 meter afstand. Vieze kamers. Schimmel op de tegels. Haren op diverse plekken. Zeker niet meer voor herhaling vatbaar.
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Elizabeth
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I have to say everything was excellent. Room beautiful beds very comfortable. Spotless clean. Food perfect. Staff lovely. Will definitely stay there in future. Thank you everyone. 👍😊
I have to say everything was excellent. Room beautiful beds very comfortable. Spotless clean. Food perfect. Staff lovely. Will definitely stay there in future. Thank you everyone. 👍😊
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Nicole
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was clean and comfortable, check in was very smooth, and breakfast was very nice. I enjoyed my stay and will book again next time I am visiting Cork.
The room was clean and comfortable, check in was very smooth, and breakfast was very nice. I enjoyed my stay and will book again next time I am visiting Cork.
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Margaret
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel’s location is fantastic — central, convenient, and walkable to everything we needed. That alone made our stay manageable. However, several issues would make me choose a different place next time, especially given how many other hotel options are in the area. The biggest downside was the noise. The building seems to be constructed in a way that every door closing or slamming echoed loudly into our room, even late at night. It made it difficult to fully relax or get a solid night’s sleep. Temperature control was also a problem. The thermostat in our room was broken, so we had to rely on the front desk to adjust it remotely, which never actually set it to a comfortable level. It always felt off —way too cool — and we had no way to fix it ourselves. Cleanliness was another concern. While nothing was outright filthy, it clearly hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly. My son was playing with Legos on the floor and kept getting other people’s hair tangled in the wheels — more than once. That’s something that shouldn’t happen in any hotel room. Finally, for what the hotel offers, it felt overpriced. The amenities didn’t match the rate, especially compared to what else is available nearby. All in all, while the location is excellent, the noise, temperature issues, and lack of cleanliness mean I wouldn’t stay here again. With so many options in the area, it’s worth looking elsewhere.
The hotel’s location is fantastic — central, convenient, and walkable to everything we needed. That alone made our stay manageable. However, several issues would make me choose a different place next time, especially given how many other hotel options are in the area. The biggest downside was the noise. The building seems to be constructed in a way that every door closing or slamming echoed loudly into our room, even late at night. It made it difficult to fully relax or get a solid night’s sleep. Temperature control was also a problem. The thermostat in our room was broken, so we had to rely on the front desk to adjust it remotely, which never actually set it to a comfortable level. It always felt off —way too cool — and we had no way to fix it ourselves. Cleanliness was another concern. While nothing was outright filthy, it clearly hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly. My son was playing with Legos on the floor and kept getting other people’s hair tangled in the wheels — more than once. That’s something that shouldn’t happen in any hotel room. Finally, for what the hotel offers, it felt overpriced. The amenities didn’t match the rate, especially compared to what else is available nearby. All in all, while the location is excellent, the noise, temperature issues, and lack of cleanliness mean I wouldn’t stay here again. With so many options in the area, it’s worth looking elsewhere.
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and often spacious with comfortable beds and strong showers, but some are basement or windowless with poor views. Reports of corridor or street noise and inconsistent temperature control are common.
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Stephanie
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very noisy and shoved in the basement. It was under the dining room and we were woken up by them moving tables around early in the morning (like 5am).
The room was very noisy and shoved in the basement. It was under the dining room and we were woken up by them moving tables around early in the morning (like 5am).
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mark
19 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was in the basement which I was not aware upon booking so it obviously didn’t have a window other than a fake one. But the main issue was the noise next to the room which sounded like a large washing machine on spin cycle and woke me up at 05:30 in the morning! Also the self check-in is awful.
The room was in the basement which I was not aware upon booking so it obviously didn’t have a window other than a fake one. But the main issue was the noise next to the room which sounded like a large washing machine on spin cycle and woke me up at 05:30 in the morning! Also the self check-in is awful.
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Angie
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location and nice spacious room. However, our air conditioning kept turning off throughout the night and we’re not given any help in resolving the issue. Great proximity to downtown and attractions.
Great location and nice spacious room. However, our air conditioning kept turning off throughout the night and we’re not given any help in resolving the issue. Great proximity to downtown and attractions.
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James
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room 608. Hotel/bar next door would dump their bottles and recycling at all hours. Loud enough to waken you.
Room 608. Hotel/bar next door would dump their bottles and recycling at all hours. Loud enough to waken you.
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Angele
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The AC was controlled by the front desk so had to ask for it to be available for access by us.
The AC was controlled by the front desk so had to ask for it to be available for access by us.
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Ciara
14 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and the location is ideal for shopping and nightlife.
Spacious room and the location is ideal for shopping and nightlife.
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Laura
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
First impressions were good - room was clean and modern. However, the farcical air con counteracts any good points as it was impossible to sleep. It's set centrally to 19 and you can't change it. This wouldn't be so bad if it actually worked but the room was boiling (especially early in the morning when the sun streamed in the floor-to-ceiling windows and the air con didn't kick in). When we spoke to reception they assured us that they would override the 'auto set to 19' feature to allow us to change the temperature. That night, the air con was disabled altogether so we ended up on the phone to reception at midnight and 2.30am when the person on the other end said 'yes I can see from here that your room is currently 23 degrees'. They then brought us a comically small desk fan. The next morning on checkout, I asked to speak to the manager to talk about this dreadful experience and was told that although he wasn't there right then, he would be in touch later. It's now been 10 days and I've sent 2 emails to the guest relations manager, and so far I have been ignored. If you can't give your guests a good night's sleep due to something as basic as temperature control, you're fundamentally failing in your purpose as a hotel. Unfortunately the Maldron seems to have a 'we've got your money so we don't care' approach to service. Especially disappointing considering we were in Cork to run the half marathon and could really have done with some sleep.
First impressions were good - room was clean and modern. However, the farcical air con counteracts any good points as it was impossible to sleep. It's set centrally to 19 and you can't change it. This wouldn't be so bad if it actually worked but the room was boiling (especially early in the morning when the sun streamed in the floor-to-ceiling windows and the air con didn't kick in). When we spoke to reception they assured us that they would override the 'auto set to 19' feature to allow us to change the temperature. That night, the air con was disabled altogether so we ended up on the phone to reception at midnight and 2.30am when the person on the other end said 'yes I can see from here that your room is currently 23 degrees'. They then brought us a comically small desk fan. The next morning on checkout, I asked to speak to the manager to talk about this dreadful experience and was told that although he wasn't there right then, he would be in touch later. It's now been 10 days and I've sent 2 emails to the guest relations manager, and so far I have been ignored. If you can't give your guests a good night's sleep due to something as basic as temperature control, you're fundamentally failing in your purpose as a hotel. Unfortunately the Maldron seems to have a 'we've got your money so we don't care' approach to service. Especially disappointing considering we were in Cork to run the half marathon and could really have done with some sleep.
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Travis
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good sized room but was pretty stuffy. Couldn’t have window open and ac on at same time and couldn’t get comfortable at night. Don’t know if it’s normal but may want to avoid Saturday. There was some sort of punk concert venue nearby. Noise went on till midnight. Could hear it through closed windows and my head under a pillow. That was pretty obnoxious. Did laundry through hotel. Pretty quick next day service. There were some events going on at hotel and the hallways were loud late two nights we were there.
Good sized room but was pretty stuffy. Couldn’t have window open and ac on at same time and couldn’t get comfortable at night. Don’t know if it’s normal but may want to avoid Saturday. There was some sort of punk concert venue nearby. Noise went on till midnight. Could hear it through closed windows and my head under a pillow. That was pretty obnoxious. Did laundry through hotel. Pretty quick next day service. There were some events going on at hotel and the hallways were loud late two nights we were there.
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Gregory
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were nice. The shower was great. Very warm water, great water pressure. Better than our new home! The morning breakfast was also very good. Would stay there again.
Rooms were nice. The shower was great. Very warm water, great water pressure. Better than our new home! The morning breakfast was also very good. Would stay there again.
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Rita
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in an executive king suite. Spacious suite. Walking distance to restaurants and pubs
We stayed in an executive king suite. Spacious suite. Walking distance to restaurants and pubs
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, self check-in feels impersonal to some, and there are recurring complaints about slow reception, room-type mix-ups, and unresolved AC or maintenance issues.
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Shawn
8 Dec 2023
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Nice place ..unfriendly service at the front desk...bar staff amazing
Nice place ..unfriendly service at the front desk...bar staff amazing
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Kenneth
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel and staff in a great location in the centre of Cork.
Lovely hotel and staff in a great location in the centre of Cork.
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mark
19 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was in the basement which I was not aware upon booking so it obviously didn’t have a window other than a fake one. But the main issue was the noise next to the room which sounded like a large washing machine on spin cycle and woke me up at 05:30 in the morning! Also the self check-in is awful.
The room was in the basement which I was not aware upon booking so it obviously didn’t have a window other than a fake one. But the main issue was the noise next to the room which sounded like a large washing machine on spin cycle and woke me up at 05:30 in the morning! Also the self check-in is awful.
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Melina
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel bem localizado e quarto amplo. Esquecemos os passaportes no cofre deste hotel e o staff foi muito prestativo para nos ajudar a recuperá-los.
Hotel bem localizado e quarto amplo. Esquecemos os passaportes no cofre deste hotel e o staff foi muito prestativo para nos ajudar a recuperá-los.
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Jeff
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I recently stayed at the Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City and booked an Executive King room. Upon check-in with Valeria, we went to our room only to find a double bed, despite having paid extra for a king (€80 more). When I returned to the front desk, Magdalene insisted I hadn’t booked a king room and even suggested I “be more careful when booking next time.” She initially said nothing could be done. After I pressed the issue, she reluctantly switched us to another room with the proper king bed. Out of curiosity, I later checked their website and confirmed what I already suspected: there is no “super king” option—only double and king rooms. I brought this up again, and Valeria confirmed that I had in fact booked a king room, though she could not explain why her colleague had told me otherwise. Unfortunately, the entire exchange left me feeling misled and disappointed, especially since it seemed possible they were trying to hold rooms back for a large tour group arriving at the same time. Beyond this, both rooms we saw were poorly cleaned, the air conditioning did not function properly, and there was visible mold in the shower. Overall, the lack of service, questionable handling at the front desk, and poor room conditions overshadowed any positives. Sadly, I would not stay at this property again and cannot recommend Maldron Hotels to others.
I recently stayed at the Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City and booked an Executive King room. Upon check-in with Valeria, we went to our room only to find a double bed, despite having paid extra for a king (€80 more). When I returned to the front desk, Magdalene insisted I hadn’t booked a king room and even suggested I “be more careful when booking next time.” She initially said nothing could be done. After I pressed the issue, she reluctantly switched us to another room with the proper king bed. Out of curiosity, I later checked their website and confirmed what I already suspected: there is no “super king” option—only double and king rooms. I brought this up again, and Valeria confirmed that I had in fact booked a king room, though she could not explain why her colleague had told me otherwise. Unfortunately, the entire exchange left me feeling misled and disappointed, especially since it seemed possible they were trying to hold rooms back for a large tour group arriving at the same time. Beyond this, both rooms we saw were poorly cleaned, the air conditioning did not function properly, and there was visible mold in the shower. Overall, the lack of service, questionable handling at the front desk, and poor room conditions overshadowed any positives. Sadly, I would not stay at this property again and cannot recommend Maldron Hotels to others.
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Annette
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved the location, the reception people were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Very happy with the hotel.
We loved the location, the reception people were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Very happy with the hotel.
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Simon
28 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall decent, but overpriced for what it is. Reception was slow and making things more complicated than necessary. Breakfast good.
Overall decent, but overpriced for what it is. Reception was slow and making things more complicated than necessary. Breakfast good.
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Timothy
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel in a great location with a very helpful and friendly manager
Good hotel in a great location with a very helpful and friendly manager
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John
28 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The self checkin is unwelcoming and unnecessary. There was an alarm going off in the next door room at 6.45am and continued despite someone from reception coming to deal with it at 6.55am. The bed was uncomfortable - the mattress sank into the middle. Nice big room but not worth the money.
The self checkin is unwelcoming and unnecessary. There was an alarm going off in the next door room at 6.45am and continued despite someone from reception coming to deal with it at 6.55am. The bed was uncomfortable - the mattress sank into the middle. Nice big room but not worth the money.
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Emma
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly. Lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance!
Staff was very friendly. Lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance!
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Location
Excellent central location that is highly walkable to restaurants, shops, and sights, with good access to public transport. A few mentioned street or construction noise and that driving or unloading can be tricky.
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Yam
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Maldron is the perfect hotel for your next stay in Cork. It's location is perfect, walkable to the shopping areas and to most brunch places. I highly recommend staying here!
Maldron is the perfect hotel for your next stay in Cork. It's location is perfect, walkable to the shopping areas and to most brunch places. I highly recommend staying here!
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Donald
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenience to downtown attractions, restaurants and pubs
Convenience to downtown attractions, restaurants and pubs
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Elizabeth
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, but the facade of the building is very nondescript and can easily be missed when driving. There is very little are or available area to pull out of traffic to unload, so be prepared to move quickly and please know large bags will be a detriment. Staff was incredibly welcoming and efficient. Hotel was clean, spacious room, gym was well equipped, and at check we paid for parking for a significant discount at the nearby City Hall parking garage. Overall very pleased. My only issue involved regulating the thermostat as the front desk managed it by timer and the amount to which you could regulate the temperature.
Great location, but the facade of the building is very nondescript and can easily be missed when driving. There is very little are or available area to pull out of traffic to unload, so be prepared to move quickly and please know large bags will be a detriment. Staff was incredibly welcoming and efficient. Hotel was clean, spacious room, gym was well equipped, and at check we paid for parking for a significant discount at the nearby City Hall parking garage. Overall very pleased. My only issue involved regulating the thermostat as the front desk managed it by timer and the amount to which you could regulate the temperature.
10
Graham
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Location, location, location! We did not rent cars, we used Irish Train, Bus Tours, public transit, and mostly walking. Hotel close to everything, sights to see, restaurants, pubs, etc. We had a fantastic 4 days in Cork and area.
Location, location, location! We did not rent cars, we used Irish Train, Bus Tours, public transit, and mostly walking. Hotel close to everything, sights to see, restaurants, pubs, etc. We had a fantastic 4 days in Cork and area.
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Marina
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a great location to be in for a short trip to Cork. It was convenient to town and we walked the whole city. It was clean, safe, and had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
This is a great location to be in for a short trip to Cork. It was convenient to town and we walked the whole city. It was clean, safe, and had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
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Paloma
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I highly recommend it. Nothing fancy, but it’s clean and quiet and does all the things. And the location is excellent for walking and dining and getting around.
I highly recommend it. Nothing fancy, but it’s clean and quiet and does all the things. And the location is excellent for walking and dining and getting around.
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James
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in the middle of Cork. Room was lovely (although the view was just of an internal courtyard... Not that that mattered). Decent size room, comfy bed. Reception staff very helpful. Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast! Restaurant nice too. Parking available at a good discounted rate in the nearby City Hall multistory. You can park outside for 15mins to drop bags though. Would stay again for sure!
Great location in the middle of Cork. Room was lovely (although the view was just of an internal courtyard... Not that that mattered). Decent size room, comfy bed. Reception staff very helpful. Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast! Restaurant nice too. Parking available at a good discounted rate in the nearby City Hall multistory. You can park outside for 15mins to drop bags though. Would stay again for sure!
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Ciara
14 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and the location is ideal for shopping and nightlife.
Spacious room and the location is ideal for shopping and nightlife.
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Foun Ling
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very convenient location. Walkable city. Lots of restaurants and shops in the area. You can walk from the train station to the hotel in about 14 minutes. The hotel is nice, clean and quiet at night. Amenities are great. We enjoyed the stay here.
Very convenient location. Walkable city. Lots of restaurants and shops in the area. You can walk from the train station to the hotel in about 14 minutes. The hotel is nice, clean and quiet at night. Amenities are great. We enjoyed the stay here.
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Robert
24 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
nice hotel downtown cork, just around the corner from the shops and market. q-park is a couple of blocks away.
nice hotel downtown cork, just around the corner from the shops and market. q-park is a couple of blocks away.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, including gluten-free choices; many enjoyed the on-site bar and restaurant. Some guests found dinner or buffet quality and pricing inconsistent.
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John
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was available but a 15min walk away. The room window looked out at an old dirty wall about 2m away. The main issue however was the breakfast, the buffet was stone cold, the chafing dish looked like a relic and had tin can heating it with chemical smell. After adding on breakfast we ended up stop on the road for food.
Parking was available but a 15min walk away. The room window looked out at an old dirty wall about 2m away. The main issue however was the breakfast, the buffet was stone cold, the chafing dish looked like a relic and had tin can heating it with chemical smell. After adding on breakfast we ended up stop on the road for food.
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Patrick
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel staff were very professional, friendly and helpful. The restaurant was excellent. We ordered room service 3 of the 5 nights we were there and every meal was incredibly delicious. But best of all the location was perfect! Very short (10 minutes or less) walking distance to lots of great restaurants, pubs and shopping. We even walked to the train station (only 12 minutes) to visit Cobh, a great seaside town just 1/2 hour ride from Cork.
Hotel staff were very professional, friendly and helpful. The restaurant was excellent. We ordered room service 3 of the 5 nights we were there and every meal was incredibly delicious. But best of all the location was perfect! Very short (10 minutes or less) walking distance to lots of great restaurants, pubs and shopping. We even walked to the train station (only 12 minutes) to visit Cobh, a great seaside town just 1/2 hour ride from Cork.
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Peter
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet comfortable room great breakfast lots of choice
Quiet comfortable room great breakfast lots of choice
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Matthew
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good breakfast options
Good breakfast options
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gregory
19 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy checkin. Fantastic breakfast. Walking distance to many bars and restaurants. Nice in site bar as well. Well appointed room. Easy instructions for parking at a nearby garage. Highly recommend. Would go back again without hesitation.
Easy checkin. Fantastic breakfast. Walking distance to many bars and restaurants. Nice in site bar as well. Well appointed room. Easy instructions for parking at a nearby garage. Highly recommend. Would go back again without hesitation.
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Marie
24 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great gluten free breakfast choices nice rooms
Great gluten free breakfast choices nice rooms
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Brent
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It's the little things that make a stay, this place lacked those. No conditioner or shampoo. First Hotel in years over 3 continents that haven't supplied these basic items. We paid for 2 breakfasts knowing we had to leave early on the second day. No offer of a 'to go' breakfast or remove the one breakfast charge. Most places will do this little thing. So, average.
It's the little things that make a stay, this place lacked those. No conditioner or shampoo. First Hotel in years over 3 continents that haven't supplied these basic items. We paid for 2 breakfasts knowing we had to leave early on the second day. No offer of a 'to go' breakfast or remove the one breakfast charge. Most places will do this little thing. So, average.
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Kathleen
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here for long weekend great location ,staff very friendly,brilliant breakfast choices ,good food option for lunch and dinner Nice clean rooms comfy bed and safe included in room
Stayed here for long weekend great location ,staff very friendly,brilliant breakfast choices ,good food option for lunch and dinner Nice clean rooms comfy bed and safe included in room
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Nicole
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was clean and comfortable, check in was very smooth, and breakfast was very nice. I enjoyed my stay and will book again next time I am visiting Cork.
The room was clean and comfortable, check in was very smooth, and breakfast was very nice. I enjoyed my stay and will book again next time I am visiting Cork.
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Gregory
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were nice. The shower was great. Very warm water, great water pressure. Better than our new home! The morning breakfast was also very good. Would stay there again.
Rooms were nice. The shower was great. Very warm water, great water pressure. Better than our new home! The morning breakfast was also very good. Would stay there again.
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Michael
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location, parking was €18/day using a hotel provided discount and a ten minute walk.
Convenient location, parking was €18/day using a hotel provided discount and a ten minute walk.
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marnie
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
The family room had all black mould in the bathroom. No heating in the room, did not supply any toilet rolls for 2 days. Disgusting hotel
The family room had all black mould in the bathroom. No heating in the room, did not supply any toilet rolls for 2 days. Disgusting hotel
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Elliot
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay, staff very attentive and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.
Fabulous stay, staff very attentive and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Donna
23 Sept 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Everything was nice. Front desk was very nice and respectful. The cleaning staff was excellent, whatever you needed they got you. It was a great location too.we didn’t buy the breakfast plan. We used the cafe that was attached to hotel. WiFi was good.
Everything was nice. Front desk was very nice and respectful. The cleaning staff was excellent, whatever you needed they got you. It was a great location too.we didn’t buy the breakfast plan. We used the cafe that was attached to hotel. WiFi was good.
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Roland
16 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel. Very well located. Regarding parking, ask front desk to help you with online booking. Much cheaper to prebook parking vs paying on location
Great hotel. Very well located. Regarding parking, ask front desk to help you with online booking. Much cheaper to prebook parking vs paying on location
FAQs about Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. The cost is approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to make arrangements.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility. Specific features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Cork, steps from Oliver Plunkett Street and Crane Lane Theatre. It is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Blarney Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Merchants Quay Shopping Centre.
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- 2026-11-01: 134.45876189880371USD
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- 2026-11-05: 178.6047289855957USD
- 2026-11-06: 216.51512881469728USD
- 2026-11-07: 349.80674184570313USD
- 2026-11-08: 138.92198375549316USD
- 2026-11-09: 137.07680961914062USD
- 2026-11-10: 152.26843931884767USD
- 2026-11-11: 159.71435690307618USD
- 2026-11-12: 165.9931341674805USD
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- 2026-11-18: 134.45876189880371USD
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- 2026-11-22: 135.16120018005373USD
- 2026-11-23: 161.92978651733398USD
- 2026-11-24: 153.40316572265627USD
- 2026-11-25: 148.74540908203124USD
- 2026-11-26: 148.36717834472657USD
- 2026-11-27: 199.3538750305176USD
- 2026-11-28: 264.3138074462891USD
- 2026-11-29: 132.3730392364502USD
- 2026-11-30: 129.84423236083984USD
- 2026-12-01: 136.26350411987306USD
- 2026-12-02: 122.18217926330567USD
- 2026-12-03: 140.9969017791748USD
- 2026-12-04: 215.9964035827637USD
- 2026-12-05: 223.86378755493166USD
- 2026-12-06: 139.08408752746584USD
- 2026-12-07: 153.45718891601564USD
- 2026-12-08: 144.34701505737306USD
- 2026-12-09: 148.08618935546875USD
- 2026-12-10: 188.0498979309082USD
- 2026-12-11: 204.67083430175782USD
- 2026-12-12: 215.69380531616213USD
- 2026-12-13: 111.04032303161621USD
- 2026-12-14: 119.14546034240723USD
- 2026-12-15: 119.11303787841797USD
- 2026-12-16: 118.83206598510743USD
- 2026-12-17: 128.5798331970215USD
- 2026-12-18: 166.70637708740236USD
- 2026-12-19: 178.01033709106446USD
- 2026-12-20: 125.84570399475098USD
- 2026-12-21: 115.0905922821045USD
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To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
- Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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