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 Imperial Hotel Cork City

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76 South Mall, Cork, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2423 reviews)

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8.7
Excellent
2,423 reviews

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved the layout of the room, how comfortable everything was and how beautiful the decor was. The hotel offered an amazing breakfast and the staff was very attentive.

Dawn United States of America

The hotel could not have been more comfortable, and the staff could not have been more gracious and helpful.

Deborah United States of America

staff were so professional, friendly and fun. from check-in to departure. the porter, the receptionists, the staff in the spa, at breakfast. it was top class. The spa is great, most comfortable beds in the pool. excellent breakfast. comfortable room. location is top, centre of everything. great for girls night away with easy walking access to all the shops.

Karen Luxembourg

friendly helpful staff and many food options for late arrival.

Allison United States of America

I love so many things about this hotel. We fell in love with it from first sight. Firstly, my partner was nervous about the small elevators and the staff moved our room to the first floor so that she could feel comfortable. The staff was responsive and so so nice about everything, not to mention funny. There are three hotel restaurants. Each serve their own purpose. The drinks and birdcages at sketch were delicious (try the lemon meringue). The room are spacious and so so so comfortable. We even got an appointment at the spa, with an hour in the pools with a 50 minute back and shoulder massage. An incredible stay. 100/10 would recommend.

Peteranecz United States of America

Reception staff very friendly and helpful, parking organised and easy to manage, room very comfortable, nice bathroom and shower. Location excellent, very central. Breakfast good and relaxed, plenty of choice. Hotel has a quality feel to it. Did not have time to use spa etc.

John Ireland

Exceptional value for a center city hotel. The staff went out of its way to help us, make suggestions for sight seeing, etc. They were very personal.

Kimberly United States of America

Great staff…fab drinks! Bonus was the laundry service…dropped if before 9 toured all day and laundry is delivered back to the room by the time we got back. We also went by train to Cobh pronounced Cove about 26 minutes away by Tran and we went on the titanic walking tour (cobh was the last port of the titanic before it sunk) which was awesome (the tour was awesome not the titanic sinking) then we did the spike island tour which was fantastic! Monica the tour guide was a gem and full info there is also a migration museum that we did not have enough time to visit… great hotel great trips..

Joanna United States of America

The location of the hotel was excellent. You can walk all over the city. While there we took the train to Midleton and Cobh. We also took a bus to Kinsale. The train station and bus stop were both very easy to walk to from the hotel. We loved everything about this hotel.

Karen United States of America

Beautiful restaurant, classy lounge with live DJ:)

Valerie United States of America
8.7
Excellent
2,423 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved the layout of the room, how comfortable everything was and how beautiful the decor was.”
    Dawn Dawn United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel could not have been more comfortable, and the staff could not have been more gracious and helpful.”
    Deborah Deborah United States of America United States of America
  • “staff were so professional, friendly and fun. from check-in to departure. the porter, the receptionists, the staff in the spa, at breakfast. it was top class.”
    Karen Karen Luxembourg Luxembourg
  • “friendly helpful staff and many food options for late arrival.”
    Allison Allison United States of America United States of America
  • “I love so many things about this hotel. We fell in love with it from first sight.”
    Peteranecz Peteranecz United States of America United States of America
  • “Reception staff very friendly and helpful, parking organised and easy to manage, room very comfortable, nice bathroom and shower. Location excellent, very central.”
    John John Ireland Ireland
  • “Exceptional value for a center city hotel. The staff went out of its way to help us, make suggestions for sight seeing, etc. They were very personal.”
    Kimberly Kimberly United States of America United States of America
  • “Great staff…fab drinks! Bonus was the laundry service…dropped if before 9 toured all day and laundry is delivered back to the room by the time we got back.”
    Joanna Joanna United States of America United States of America
  • “The location of the hotel was excellent. You can walk all over the city. While there we took the train to Midleton and Cobh. We also took a bus to Kinsale.”
    Karen Karen United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful restaurant, classy lounge with live DJ:)”
    Valerie Valerie United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.5
High score for Cork

Located in the very heart of Cork city, The Imperial Hotel is less than a minute’s walk from Cork’s main shopping district restaurants and nightlife. It features air-conditioned rooms and the tranquil Escape Spa.

From Classic Rooms to the Penthouse the rooms feature state-of-the-art smart TVs, free WiFi, Nespresso machines and luxury toiletries.

In the Pembroke Restaurant, a high standard of Irish cuisine is created each day, with a la carte breakfast and lunch served daily. Guests can enjoy a coffee or light bite in Lafayette's, while Seventy Six on the Mall, the hotel's main bar, serves excellent cocktails. Each evening, Thyme at Seventy Six on the Mall serves a choice of main courses and desserts using locally sourced ingredients from the nearby English Market.

At the spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, signature facials and Aveda or Voya massages. The spa also features an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical, rain, and mist showers.

The hotel does not have a car park but there is parking available for an additional fee in a private car park located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Street parking is free of charge from 18:30 to 08:30 Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells and St. Fin Barre's Cathedral are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Imperial Hotel Cork City has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 17, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Spa
Fitness center
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

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Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 2,423 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.5
High score for Cork

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  • Dawn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We loved the layout of the room, how comfortable everything was and how beautiful the decor was. The hotel offered an amazing breakfast and the staff was very attentive.”
  • Deborah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The hotel could not have been more comfortable, and the staff could not have been more gracious and helpful.”
  • Karen
    LuxembourgLuxembourg
    “staff were so professional, friendly and fun. from check-in to departure. the porter, the receptionists, the staff in the spa, at breakfast. it was top class. The spa is great, most comfortable beds in the pool. excellent breakfast. comfortable...”
  • Allison
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “friendly helpful staff and many food options for late arrival.”
  • Peteranecz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I love so many things about this hotel. We fell in love with it from first sight. Firstly, my partner was nervous about the small elevators and the staff moved our room to the first floor so that she could feel comfortable. The staff was responsive...”
  • John
    IrelandIreland
    “Reception staff very friendly and helpful, parking organised and easy to manage, room very comfortable, nice bathroom and shower. Location excellent, very central. Breakfast good and relaxed, plenty of choice. Hotel has a quality feel to it. Did not...”
  • Kimberly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Exceptional value for a center city hotel. The staff went out of its way to help us, make suggestions for sight seeing, etc. They were very personal.”
  • Joanna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great staff…fab drinks! Bonus was the laundry service…dropped if before 9 toured all day and laundry is delivered back to the room by the time we got back. We also went by train to Cobh pronounced Cove about 26 minutes away by Tran and we went on...”
  • Karen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location of the hotel was excellent. You can walk all over the city. While there we took the train to Midleton and Cobh. We also took a bus to Kinsale. The train station and bus stop were both very easy to walk to from the hotel. We loved...”
  • Valerie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful restaurant, classy lounge with live DJ:)”
Property questions and answers
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  • If I book a classic double and a classic triple room, can they be inter-connected? Thanks
    Thank you for your enquiry. Interconnecting rooms can only be booked with the hotel directly.
    Answered on July 6, 2020
  • Is parking available
    There is not a car park at the hotel. We are happy to provide a limited number of car park spaces at the Union Quay car park, which is a private car park approximately a 4 minute walk from the Imperial Hotel Cork. The charge for the car park is €10.00 per day from 3pm on arrival to 12 noon on check out. You will need to check in to the hotel to get a pass for the car park. There is a set down area just outside our front door where you can leave your car for a few minutes while you check in. Our porters will be happy to deliver your luggage to your room while you park your car. Maximum height is 2 meters within the car park. We cannot pre-book parking, therefore, spaces are on a first come basis. Parking is free on South Mall directly opposite the main door of the hotel between 6.30pm and 8.30am from Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.
    Answered on October 21, 2019
  • Where can you park?
    Parking is available at union key car park which is located within a five minute walk from the hotel, parking is 12.00 euro per night.
    Asked about: Classic Twin Room • Answered on March 22, 2022
  • Is there parking at the hotel?
    The hotel does not have a hotel car park but have negotiated a reasonable discount at a private car park nearby.
    Answered on August 28, 2020
  • Hi! Wondering if you have a shuttle to or from the Cork Airport? Thank you!
    Unfortunately we do not have a bus shuttle service to Cork Airport, taxis are available at the arrivals gate at the airport and there are also buses available from the airport to Cork City Centre.
    Answered on March 22, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Holy Trinity Church
    0.1 miles
  • The English Market
    0.2 miles
  • Cork City Hall
    0.2 miles
  • Saints Peter and Paul's Church
    0.2 miles
  • Crawford Art Gallery
    0.2 miles
  • Cork Opera House
    0.3 miles
  • Nano Nagle Place
    0.3 miles
  • Triskel Arts Centre
    0.3 miles
  • Cork Custom House
    0.3 miles
  • Beamish & Crawford Brewery
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Elizabeth Fort
    0.4 miles
  • South Infirmary - Victoria Hospital
    0.4 miles
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    0.5 miles
  • Kent Train Station
    0.6 miles
  • University College Cork
    1 miles
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh
    1.5 miles
  • Blarney Stone
    4.7 miles
  • Blarney Castle
    4.7 miles
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    6.9 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Colman
    8.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    3.9 miles
  • Kerry Airport
    49.5 miles
  • Shannon Airport
    58.3 miles
How to get to Imperial Hotel Cork City from Cork Airport
    Taxi
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3 Restaurants On Site

    Thyme at the Seventy Six

    Food: Irish

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Sketch

    Food: Irish

    Open for: Breakfast

    Menu: À la carte

    Lafayettes

    Food: Irish

    Open for: Lunch

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Imperial Hotel Cork City

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Spa
Fitness center
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Public Bath Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules Imperial Hotel Cork City takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 500 is required on arrival. That's about 511.15USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Imperial Hotel Cork City accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel does not have a car park but there is parking available for an additional fee in a private car park located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Street parking is free of charge from 18:30 to 08:30 Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

When booking for 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

A damage deposit of EUR 500 is required on arrival. That's about 511.15USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Imperial Hotel Cork City

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Imperial Hotel Cork City by:

    • Taxi 20min

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City is 800 feet from the center of Cork.

  • Guests staying at Imperial Hotel Cork City can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Massage chair
    • Bar crawls
    • Horseback riding
    • Public Bath
    • Fitness
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Beauty services
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Imperial Hotel Cork City on this page.

  • Room options at Imperial Hotel Cork City include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Suite

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City has 3 restaurants:

    • Sketch
    • Thyme at the Seventy Six
    • Lafayettes

  • Check-in at Imperial Hotel Cork City is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Imperial Hotel Cork City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.