Hotel
 The Metropole Hotel Cork

Mac Curtain St, . Cork, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 2588 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
2,588 reviews

Our stay at The Metropole was absolutely perfect! It is a beautiful hotel. Excellent location, we were able to walk around Cork city easily. The beds were amazing. All staff were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

Jess Australia

The family room with three beds was quite large and provided more than enough room for us. Breakfast service was great with good food choices and quality. Front desk staff was extremely helpful.

Julie United States of America

Didn’t do the breakfast because the English Market was about 4 blocks away…and if you have a chance to eat at the Market, do so !

Deborah United States of America

Great location to city center and train station. Nice decor and excellent staff

Rajan United States of America

Super nice staff, helpful and friendly GREAT breakfast in the dining room overlooking the river A bit on the funky side, just what I like. Not slick and corporate. Very nicely appointed.

Allison United States of America

I loved this hotel! Everyone was so friendly. It's a beautiful hotel. The lobby is very attractive and there is another sitting area behind it and a beautiful tea room. I loved the breakfast. It was worth it! The breakfast room is very cheerful. I had a room with a double bed, desk and very nice bathroom. The location was great for walking around. there are lots of places to eat around there and it's a 10 minute walk to the train station.

Amelia United States of America

The Room was a bit small and we struggled to get around it

Forestgreen United Kingdom

great location in the heart of Cork, nice amenities and comfortable rooms.

Sydny United States of America

Great position, friendly staffs and delicate facilities.

Qinyu South Africa

Clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast area with a great view. Having a room safe was a nice touch.

Karl United States of America
8.3
Very Good
2,588 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Our stay at The Metropole was absolutely perfect! It is a beautiful hotel. Excellent location, we were able to walk around Cork city easily. The beds were amazing. All staff were very friendly.”
    Jess Jess Australia Australia
  • “The family room with three beds was quite large and provided more than enough room for us. Breakfast service was great with good food choices and quality. Front desk staff was extremely helpful.”
    Julie Julie United States of America United States of America
  • “Didn’t do the breakfast because the English Market was about 4 blocks away…and if you have a chance to eat at the Market, do so !”
    Deborah Deborah United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location to city center and train station. Nice decor and excellent staff”
    Rajan Rajan United States of America United States of America
  • “Super nice staff, helpful and friendly GREAT breakfast in the dining room overlooking the river A bit on the funky side, just what I like. Not slick and corporate. Very nicely appointed.”
    Allison Allison United States of America United States of America
  • “I loved this hotel! Everyone was so friendly. It's a beautiful hotel. The lobby is very attractive and there is another sitting area behind it and a beautiful tea room. I loved the breakfast.”
    Amelia Amelia United States of America United States of America
  • “The Room was a bit small and we struggled to get around it”
    Forestgreen Forestgreen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location in the heart of Cork, nice amenities and comfortable rooms.”
    Sydny Sydny United States of America United States of America
  • “Great position, friendly staffs and delicate facilities.”
    Qinyu Qinyu South Africa South Africa
  • “Clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast area with a great view. Having a room safe was a nice touch.”
    Karl Karl United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.6

In the heart of Cork City Center, the Metropole Hotel Cork is just a short stroll from the city’s business district and many excellent shops, boutiques, theaters and galleries.

During your stay at the Metropole Hotel Cork, you can relax in one of 98 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with everything for a comfortable stay.

At the rear of the hotel is the Riverview Restaurant, with some unique views overlooking Cork’s famous River Lee and city center.

The Riverview Restaurant is opened each morning for an a la carte breakfast, with a wide variety of hot and cold options. The Riverview Restaurant is also available for private functions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

The Metropole Hotel Cork has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 31, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 2,588 reviews
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.4
    Central location
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • Jess
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Our stay at The Metropole was absolutely perfect! It is a beautiful hotel. Excellent location, we were able to walk around Cork city easily. The beds were amazing. All staff were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.”
  • Julie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The family room with three beds was quite large and provided more than enough room for us. Breakfast service was great with good food choices and quality. Front desk staff was extremely helpful.”
  • Deborah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Didn’t do the breakfast because the English Market was about 4 blocks away…and if you have a chance to eat at the Market, do so !”
  • Rajan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location to city center and train station. Nice decor and excellent staff”
  • Allison
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Super nice staff, helpful and friendly GREAT breakfast in the dining room overlooking the river A bit on the funky side, just what I like. Not slick and corporate. Very nicely appointed.”
  • Amelia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved this hotel! Everyone was so friendly. It's a beautiful hotel. The lobby is very attractive and there is another sitting area behind it and a beautiful tea room. I loved the breakfast. It was worth it! The breakfast room is very...”
  • Forestgreen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The Room was a bit small and we struggled to get around it”
  • Sydny
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location in the heart of Cork, nice amenities and comfortable rooms.”
  • Qinyu
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Great position, friendly staffs and delicate facilities.”
  • Karl
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Clean, comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast area with a great view. Having a room safe was a nice touch.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is a smoking room available
    The hotel is fully non smoking
    Answered on December 2, 2019
  • Hi Do you have lifts
    Yes, the hotels have lifts
    Answered on February 29, 2020
  • Hi, I don't have a credit card. Will a visa debit card be ok?
    Hi No you will need a credit card on check in to the hotel.
    Answered on July 20, 2021
  • Hi I was wondering if it’s possible to have a later check-out at around 2 or 3 o’clock? As the day I would be checking in it would only be 6/7 in the evening? Thank you.
    Good Morning Can you advise on the name of your reservation? For a late check out to 3pm, would be an additional €20.Please advise if you wish to add.
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on July 14, 2020
  • Is there on site parking
    We do not have onsite parking, however we have an agreement with a locally convenient car park approx. 2 minute walk for our property.
    Answered on December 28, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Cork Opera House
    0.2 miles
  • Cork Custom House
    0.2 miles
  • Crawford Art Gallery
    0.3 miles
  • Heineken Brewery Ireland
    0.3 miles
  • St. Mary's Church
    0.3 miles
  • Cork City Hall
    0.3 miles
  • Saints Peter and Paul's Church
    0.3 miles
  • The English Market
    0.4 miles
  • Shandon Steeple
    0.4 miles
  • Cork Butter Museum
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Isaac's Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Shelboure
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne
    0.4 miles
  • Collins Barracks Military Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Kent Train Station
    0.5 miles
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    0.7 miles
  • University College Cork
    1.2 miles
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh
    1.4 miles
  • Blarney Stone
    4.7 miles
  • Blarney Castle
    4.7 miles
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    6.9 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Colman
    8.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lough Ine
    7.5 miles
  • River River Lee
    0 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Atlantic Ocean
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    4.2 miles
  • Kerry Airport
    49.5 miles
  • Shannon Airport
    58.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Bistro

    Food: Irish

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Metropole Hotel Cork

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Fitness center
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 7.50 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Metropole Hotel Cork takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

The fine print

When booking for 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

During check-in guests will be asked to provide a valid credit card for pre-authorization.

It is hotel policy to request a credit card pre-authorization from all guests in order to check into the hotel.

This pre-authorization is not a sale on the card but it is merely a hold of the funds which is completed on check out or voided if another method of payment is preferred. Please note third party credit cards will not be accepted.

Please be advised that each room is required to provide a credit card for pre-authorization of their stay and incidentals. Unfortunately, the property is unable to pre-authorize debit cards.

Cash-only payments will not be accepted.

No smoking or vaping is permitted anywhere in the Hotel.

A copy of valid photo ID will also need to be provided.

Please inform The Metropole Hotel Cork of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Metropole Hotel Cork

  • Guests staying at The Metropole Hotel Cork can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at The Metropole Hotel Cork is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Metropole Hotel Cork by:

    • Bus 25min

  • The Metropole Hotel Cork offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness

  • The Metropole Hotel Cork has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bistro

  • The Metropole Hotel Cork is 1,500 feet from the center of Cork.

  • Room options at The Metropole Hotel Cork include:

    • Double
    • Twin