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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Cork City Hall

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Experience the best of Cork at Imperial Hotel, with its elegant vibe and central location. Unwind in the spa or library, enjoy a coffee or meal at Sketch restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms cater to work needs while a bar offers relaxation options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The current price is $211
$239 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
Tackle work in the business center and meeting rooms, then unwind with spa treatments and massages. The city center location offers shopping and entertainment.
Dining experiences galore
The hotel serves up culinary adventures at its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Delectable cooked-to-order breakfast starts each morning on a tasty note.
Rejuvenating spa escape
The full-service spa offers daily treatments including massages, body scrubs, and facials. A sauna and hot tub provide additional relaxation options.

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • Oliver Plunkett Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Glounthaune Station - 16 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafayettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bookshelf Coffee Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Helena's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a sauna. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 124 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (EUR 15.00 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (226 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1813
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Helena's - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fitzgerald's - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Lafayettes Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

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Imperial Hotel Cork

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Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 60 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Helena's.

What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?

Imperial Hotel is in Cork City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from St. Patrick's Bridge and 5 minutes' walk from Cork City Hall. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and very good with a wide range of choices. (38 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very comfortable bed and linen!
Natasha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Cool historic building. Staff was hreat beds were comfortable.
amanda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Small but clean room. All staff were helpful and courteous.
maurice, 1-night trip
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Sir Mark, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. Hotel looked beautiful for Christmas.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful Staff and great location
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and all staff were excellent
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

staff very friendly and welcoming . room very comfortable and very clean
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Convenient location and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff.
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place! It was ckean, friendly and close to everything. It was a special place and I love that they we setting up, in a big way, for Christmas.
Tammy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing historic hotel was decorated well for the holidays. Best possible location. Great staff. Spotless clean. Comfy bed.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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Top class hotel, with top class staff, service, amenities and rooms
Bridget, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms with extremely helpful staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay a few nights in Cork.
Aaron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The cozy room was fabulous and clean and had great little details. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Robyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful
Alex, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Kenneth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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Lisa Jane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property. Friendly staff. On-site bar and restaurant were a huge plus. Very clean, rooms spacious. Would stay again!
Halle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the historic hotel and it was conveniently located in a area close to the sights.
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great! Staff were helpful. Room was comfortable.
HILLARY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We stayed here during the jazz festival. The staff was very accommodating, and we didn't experience any shortcomings not directly attributable to the throngs of people there to see the live performances. I would stay here again.
Richard, 3-night trip