Name: Talbot Hotel Cork
Address: Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Ireland, Ballincollig, County Cork, IE
Price range: $123–$198 per night
Rating: 8.45

What guests think

Reviews of Talbot Hotel Cork highlight spacious, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff, convenient parking, and a suburban location with easy bus access, though some guests note it is not central and driving or a longer ride is sometimes needed.

Cleanliness and maintenance feedback varies, with several mentions of stained carpets, mould or dated bathrooms alongside many reports of spotless rooms. Dining receives mixed comments: some enjoyed tasty meals and big breakfasts, while others found breakfast quality or bar service lacking, particularly at busy times or late arrivals. Facilities like the pool can have limited hours or feel cold to some, and noise occasionally arises during events. Expect a modern-feeling suburban stay with roomy accommodation, friendly service, and variable consistency in upkeep and dining.

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Facilities

Many guests praise the large pool and well-equipped gym, plus easy on-site parking. Some mention limited hours or a cold pool, and a few found the spa/pool area underwhelming.

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Matthew

Jun 20, 2023

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We had a quick, 1 night stay here. This was our only traditional "hotel" stay while in Ireland. We booked 2 rooms and they were exactly as you would expect at any nice hotel in the US. The most unique part of this hotel is the pool/fitness area, which is below the hotel. This area doubles as a local gym with memberships. The pool was HUGE, had several different hang-out areas, and a large jacuzzi. There was a steam room, a sauna, and a 2-story fitness area. Access to this area is included in your stay. Overall, a very nice stop on our trip.

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Harry

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good and clean pool was nice but a bit cold when i used it frendly staff

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Ronan

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Gorgeous spacious room, lovely pool and gym.

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Jan

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious well-appointed rooms, pleasant staff. Easy parking. Well priced. Will no doubt stay again.

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Deborah

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There is a big pool, sauna, and fitness center. We liked the pub though did not try the restaurant which had a good menu selection. Our favorite place to stay thus far in last two weeks.

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Andrea

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked 2 double rooms,1 room smelled musty like a dirty mop, they came in and sprayed the floor which made it slightly better, the other room was in fact a family room (for 1 person) this room smelt like sewerage. After several conversations we were offered another room, the new room was a downgrade from what was booked, we are still waiting on confirmation of compensation.

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Gareth

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent, room was really comfortable and the gym/pool was great.

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Ida Beyer

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were great, breakfast was nice. Pool area was not worth it.

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John

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Easy checking and ample parking with lots to do around area. Used gym and spa tub, wished aqua area stayed open later. Staff super friendly. Only hiccup was the room key, had to make 4 trips to desk when key quit working after being there for 2 days. Would definitely stay again though.

10

Katrina

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Room was spacious and clean. Pool and gym were fantastic would definitely be back.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many describe rooms and public areas as very clean or spotless, but several reviews cite stained carpets, mould or dated bathrooms, and uneven housekeeping.

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Rhona

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was excellent. The room was huge, spotless, quiet and the bed was really comfy too.

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Janet

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We are from out of country so we didn’t know the door key also worked the lights. The carpet was badly stained and the curtains fraying. The tub jets were dirty with gunk. There was no hot water for a showing the morning. The restaurant staff were great and coffee was great.

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Marion

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room Lovely reception Comfortable bed We have been travelling through Ireland and this is the best hotel by far and best value for money

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Tina

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean Really quiet and peaceful at night Extremely comfortable bed Huge bedroom All extra provided - water, shower cap, tissues etc

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Julie

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not quite the quality I would expect from a 4 star hotel. Issues with cold food in the bar and grill. Not a great cooked breakfast. Room not cleaned properly and mould around the shower cubicle where it hadn’t been cleaned properly over a period of time. But staff on reception excellent and friendly and otherwise comfortable rooms

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jan

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although the lobby area appeared to have been upgraded, the remainder of the hotel needs a good cleaning. Carpets were dirty as was cloth furniture in room. Beds were comfortable, but with the other obvious lack of cleanliness, it was disconcerting.

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William

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The service was really good with friendly staff. However we were really disappointed with the room. The carpet was stained, there was dirt around the windows. The beds were cheap. The room needed a deep cleaning

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Patrick

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dans la première chambre qu’on nous a donné, il y avait de la matière fécale du dernier utilisateur de la chambre dans les toilettes. Nous avons demandé à changer de chambre et nous avons eu une chambre vieillotte, cette fois ci,il y avait des traces de goûtes sur le siège des toilettes, que j’ai dû nettoyer moi même. La moquette était tachée, la table avait des traces de cigarettes ou je ne sais quoi, et les abats jours étaient déchirés. Bref cela ne valait pas le prix que nous avons payé soit 165 euros, ni les 4 étoiles.

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Robert

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.

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Mick

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel spoilt by poor housekeeping. Stayed 3 nights & could not shower the first night due to a very mouldy shower cubicle. Reported this plus toilet flush handle missing and old bits of crisps on the floor. The mould was rectified along with the floor being swept but despite reporting the toilet flush each day nothing was done. Staff very apologetic but when it costs almost £200 a night I feel if they couldn't manage to sort a simple problem they should have compensated me.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some newly decorated options and strong Wi‑Fi. Quality varies between updated and older rooms, and issues noted include dated fixtures, slow heating, no mini‑fridge in some rooms, and occasional event-related noise.

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Peter

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is a bit tired looking. Carpets and furniture are stained. Otherwise, hotel was quiet (except during a wedding reception on Friday night) and the bed was comfortable.

6

Leah

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No mini refrigerator in the room which was a bummer.

10

Fiona

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very comfortable and friendly hotel. Facilities were excellent and rooms were very spacious.

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Amanda

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, could not be better. Rooms very spacious, clean and modern. Had dinner which was lovely.. breakfast was grand. The rooms are way nicer and bigger than the rooms in the nearby hotel, The River Lee.

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Xavier

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most rooms are still very old and outdated Pictures are only of the updated ones

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Joe

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a good hotel. Noise at night, no sleep

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John

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent really but one MAJOR problem. Heating system in the rooms is abysmal. Took about 3 hours to get up to desired level. (NOT a "one off"). 4th or 5th visit in 12 months (same problem. Obviously not a problem in August etc but...)

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Ian

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice warm room, good food and strong WIFI

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Craig

Jan 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I booked this hotel on the strength that I had stayed here previously and had enjoyed my stay. I was given a family room with bunk beds, but that was no issue as on the whole there was nothing wrong with it. The bed was a little hard for my liking. Food in bar lovely and wifi fast and reliable. Good stay

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Nancy

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful big rooms with AC. Amazing! Best hotel of our 2 week trip.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful across departments. Some guests report slow or disorganized service at breakfast or the bar, occasional check-in delays, and rare unhelpful interactions.

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Assad

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a bit too long - ended main problem is the breakfast was poor for the price and slow service from staff poor choice and quality also

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James

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel, super friendly and helpful staff

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Molly

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it’s a lovely hotel and it was a nice experience but there were definitely a few things that could be improved. I had requested early check in, far in advance as I had an event I needed to get ready for. When I arrived they said they had no rooms ready and wouldn’t give me an estimate as to when a room would be ready. My only other option was to get ready in the pool changing rooms which was a disaster as the floor was soaking and the place was roasting. If you need your room early just book the night before to save yourself the hassle. Rooms are gorgeous and spacious and the bathroom is amazing. Only thing missing from the room was a mini fridge, that’s the only addition to the room that would make it even better. The one thing that was most disappointing was the cleaning team who service the rooms each day. When I arrived back the bed wasn’t properly made, the bathroom toiletries hadn’t been restocked, same with the coffee and tea tray, the dirty spoons and mug from the previous night were still there and curtains were still closed. This was the most disappointing aspect of the trip. Overall it’s a lovely hotel with great facilities and everything you’ll need. But there are definitely a few areas that could improve.

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Martin

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel, only bettered by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff

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Janice

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I rarely write reviews but I wanted to mention the staff at this hotel. They were all so lovely, in all depts - reception, bar, gym and breakfast. Food was great, room great, nothing negative!

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Teresa

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice facility with beautiful rooms. It was a very busy weekend with wedding so bar staff was overwhelmed meaning slow service

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Simon

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Truly awful experience, staff unhelpful and rude. Be aware that you have to pay a €150 deposit when you check in which is not advertised.

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Diane

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay Front desk was very helpful

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Richard

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and I will stay again as I’ve stayed many times before but it’s not the first time that the restaurant staff have forgot my order and I had to remind them after an hour.

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Robert

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.

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Location

Suburban Ballincollig location outside central Cork, with bus links and shops/restaurants within walking distance for many. Several guests note you may need a car or a longer ride to reach the city centre.

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Jeanette

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We decided to stay just out of Cork so we could be closer to the Blarney castle. So glad we did! The hotel was in a perfect location and convenient. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and the rooms clean. The shower area was small but sufficient. Great views from our room.

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Sean

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Always like staying at the Oriel. It's my go-to hotel now in Cork. Staff always friendly, food good, rooms are perfect. Only slight issue is it's not in the city centre, but that's actually a positive for me :-)

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Aubrey

Oct 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. Spacious room with spacious bathroom. Clean, friendly staff. Dining options within walking distance.

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James

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was spacious and immaculate, and the common areas were attractive. The staff was uniformly friendly. A local bus provided easy, safe transportation to central Cork.

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Thibaud

Aug 6, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Un vrai quatre étoiles, au calme à la campagne au bord d'un joli parc le long de la rivière Lee, et très bien desservi par le bus pour rejoindre Cork centre-ville en vingt-trente minutes. La chambre était spacieuse et confortable, le WIFI parfaitement opérationnel. La salle fitness et la piscine sont remarquables. Les amateurs de footing peuvent profiter de la Gun Powdery Trail dans le parc juste à côté. Le rapport qualité-prix de ce séjour était quasi-imbattable.

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Patricia

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed one night. Didn’t have any meals there or used the pool. Receptionist was really nice and told us everything we needed to know . Room was good. Easy to get bus from nearby stop in to Cork City and back.

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MaraLea

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome place just outside of Cork. Absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing friendly service. Thank you

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Mallory

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a deluxe stay! The restaurant and bar were great! And the property is lovely! The only downside is that it is quite a drive in to town and we couldn’t really walk anywhere.

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Nancie

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central and close to Tesco, bus routes, pubs and dining.The breakfast inclusion was a bonus, and very good

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David

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel but you need a car. Not walkable to city.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the meals and some found breakfast excellent, but recurring feedback cites inconsistent breakfast quality/temperature and slow bar or breakfast service; options felt limited late and some breakfast slots required advance booking.

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Patty

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were surprised to be upgraded to a suite. It was very nice. Food was reasonably priced and we enjoyed it. Very pretty hotel. We recommend it to all.

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Assad

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a bit too long - ended main problem is the breakfast was poor for the price and slow service from staff poor choice and quality also

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Edwin

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel, fantastic room and the restaurant was superb

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Michael

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding hotel! Restaurant was excellent, breakfast was excellent! My wife and I loved the music that was presented in the Restaurant on Saturday Night.

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Julie

May 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not quite the quality I would expect from a 4 star hotel. Issues with cold food in the bar and grill. Not a great cooked breakfast. Room not cleaned properly and mould around the shower cubicle where it hadn’t been cleaned properly over a period of time. But staff on reception excellent and friendly and otherwise comfortable rooms

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Heidi

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Oriel House is a comfortable and modern hotel which would suit business and leisure stays alike. There is a good spa and swimming pool attached and we enjoyed using this each day we were there. The staff were friendly and helpful - I had an issue with the original room we were given and they changed it without any fuss, quickly and efficiently. My only question comes over food. The restaurants are adequate but, on balance, I'd recommend going into the town for dinner. Breakfast is a self-service buffet with a good selection, though the hot food (kept under silver domes) was not as hot as I would have liked.

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Margo

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delicious breakfast

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Valentina

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and hotel itself were wonderful. Only wished they had a menu that was more accessible as we got to cork very late and no options were offered.

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Robert

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.

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Alison

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fenella at the front desk was amazing however all other staff and service was well below par. The service and staff in the breakfast restaurant was very poor. Hotel made a big fuss about booking a time only to turn up at the right time and breakfast was half ready and staff walked around in another world.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $150	2	3
4 $125	5 $135	6 $132	7 $198	8 $134	9	10 $162
11 $123	12 $133	13 $140	14 $135	15 $135	16 $166	17
18 $134	19 $135	20 $136	21 $134	22 $151	23	24
25 $154	26 $135	27 $139	28 $148	29 $144	30 $155	31 $155

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13 $160	14	15	16	17 $160	18	19
20 $143	21 $153	22 $155	23 $154	24 $156	25	26
27 $142	28	29	30

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