Name: The Metropole Hotel
Address: Mac Curtain St, . Cork, Ireland, Mac Curtain St, County Cork, ., Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $118 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hotel The Metropole Hotel

Mac Curtain St, . Cork, Ireland –

*8.3* Cork City Hall: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

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Room was very clean, front desk mentioned that they were renovated couple months ago. There were little great touches like US-ireland plug converter, USB cables and iphone android chargers. Location is great! its 5 minutes by walk from the train station if you are traveling from Dublin, couple minutes by walk from the main bus station as well. If you want to go to Blarney, the bus stop is just 2 minutes by walk. Also, there are tons of shopping and dinner options. We purchased their breakfast. For 13euros you get all you can eat breakfast! Very delicious and amazing. Overall I would love to be back both to Cork and to Metropole Hotel!!

Irem, United States of America

I booked this hotel last minute while in Cork after a tiresome day and the room was comfortable and clean though my room is exactly located beside the street so it is quite noisy in the morning but I am really glad to have chosen this hotel coz I get to meet an amazing staff in the bar who made me feel that whatever happened to me during the day, I will be fine. He made me good cocktails and gave me advices of places to see in Cork while I am here. His name is John. Such a great person!

Celestel, Ireland

The room and the service were both wonderful! There were delicious macaroons in the room to welcome us for our anniversary when we arrived. Such a lovely touch! The concierge was also extremely helpful in helping us figure out how to best spend our time.

Kitsy, United States of America

Good location right outside the city centre with many restaurants/pubs near by. Nice hotel too.

James, Canada

very nice breakfast - lots of choice and the full breakfast was served at the table. the sausage was very tasty. The toaster was very quick. Lots of fruit and yogurts also . The smoothie was very nice also.

Patricia, Ireland

Loved my room! Cozy and clean and perfect for 1 person!

Carrie, Ireland

Lots of pillows for comfort and an amazing blanket

Gary, Ireland

The staff were extraordinary -- engaged, friendly without being pushy, and really made a difference to our stay. I really appreciated the fitness club and used it every other day. Finally, location couldn't be better.

David, United States of America

I loved my stay! The hotel staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Rosa at the front desk is a gem, I appreciated her help and recommendations! The breakfast buffet is outstanding, delicious poached eggs :) The hotel is at a perfect location, 5-10 minute walk to the city center, but there are several great pubs on the same block if you don't feel like walking. You can't go wrong choosing to stay at The Metropole!

Dena, United States of America

Loved the whole experience excellent value for money

Ann, Ireland

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9.3

Excellent location!
On-site restaurant
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Very clean bathrooms
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What guests loved the most:
“Room was very clean, front desk mentioned that they were renovated couple months ago. There were little great touches like US-ireland plug converter, USB cables and iphone android chargers. ”

Irem United States of America
“I booked this hotel last minute while in Cork after a tiresome day and the room was comfortable and clean though my room is exactly located beside the street so it is quite noisy in the morning but I...”

Celestel Ireland
“The room and the service were both wonderful! There were delicious macaroons in the room to welcome us for our anniversary when we arrived. Such a lovely touch! ”

Kitsy United States of America
“Good location right outside the city centre with many restaurants/pubs near by. Nice hotel too.”

James Canada
“very nice breakfast - lots of choice and the full breakfast was served at the table. the sausage was very tasty. The toaster was very quick. Lots of fruit and yogurts also . ”

Patricia Ireland
“Loved my room! Cozy and clean and perfect for 1 person!”

Carrie Ireland
“Lots of pillows for comfort and an amazing blanket”

Gary Ireland
“The staff were extraordinary -- engaged, friendly without being pushy, and really made a difference to our stay. I really appreciated the fitness club and used it every other day. ”

David United States of America
“I loved my stay! The hotel staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Rosa at the front desk is a gem, I appreciated her help and recommendations! ”

Dena United States of America
“Loved the whole experience excellent value for money”

Ann Ireland

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.

Guests have free access to the on-site Leeside Leisure Center which features an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and a well-equipped gym.

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 a buffet-style breakfast, with a wide variety of hot and cold options. The Riverview Restaurant is also available for private functions.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cork! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cork! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Cork Opera House
0.2 miles
Murphy's Brewery
0.2 miles
Cork Custom House
0.3 miles
Cork City Hall
0.3 miles
Lavitt's Quay Gallery
0.3 miles
The English Market
0.4 miles
Cork Butter Museum
0.4 miles
The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne
0.4 miles
Kent Train Station
0.5 miles
Shandon Steeple
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

English Market Market
0.6 miles
Spar Supermarket
0 miles
Isaac's Restaurant Restaurant
0 miles
Shelboure Cafe/Bar
0 miles

Natural Beauty

Lough Ine Lake
7.5 miles
River Lee River
0 miles
Atlantic Ocean Ocean/Sea
0 miles

Closest Airports

Cork Airport
4.2 miles
Kerry Airport
49.5 miles
Shannon Airport
58.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“It's a lovely hotel very friendly staff. Convenient to shops and busses and trains”

Mae

Ireland

“Bar. location. Staff. room was clean. ”

Maggie

Ireland

9.1

“cleanliness location and staff were great ”

Paul

Ireland

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Bistro

Food: Irish

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

6:00 AM - 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.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Metropole Hotel 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. The use of debit cards are at the discretion of the hotel and will require full pre-payment including a EUR 100.00 refundable cash deposit. This security deposit will then be returned to guests on the morning of departure from the hotel. A copy of valid photo ID will also need to be provided.

Cash-only payments will not be accepted unless accompanied by a valid credit card for pre-authorization.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Room was very clean, front desk mentioned that they were renovated couple months ago. There were little great touches like US-ireland plug converter, USB cables and iphone android chargers. Location is great! its 5 minutes by walk from the train station if you are traveling from Dublin, couple minutes by walk from the main bus station as well. If you want to go to Blarney, the bus stop is just 2 minutes by walk. Also, there are tons of shopping and dinner options. We purchased their breakfast. For 13euros you get all you can eat breakfast! Very delicious and amazing. Overall I would love to be back both to Cork and to Metropole Hotel!!”

Irem

United States of America

“I booked this hotel last minute while in Cork after a tiresome day and the room was comfortable and clean though my room is exactly located beside the street so it is quite noisy in the morning but I am really glad to have chosen this hotel coz I get to meet an amazing staff in the bar who made me feel that whatever happened to me during the day, I will be fine. He made me good cocktails and gave me advices of places to see in Cork while I am here. His name is John. Such a great person!”

Celestel

“The room and the service were both wonderful! There were delicious macaroons in the room to welcome us for our anniversary when we arrived. Such a lovely touch! The concierge was also extremely helpful in helping us figure out how to best spend our time.”

Kitsy

“very nice breakfast - lots of choice and the full breakfast was served at the table. the sausage was very tasty. The toaster was very quick. Lots of fruit and yogurts also . The smoothie was very nice also.”

Patricia

“The staff were extraordinary -- engaged, friendly without being pushy, and really made a difference to our stay. I really appreciated the fitness club and used it every other day. Finally, location couldn't be better.”

David

“I loved my stay! The hotel staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Rosa at the front desk is a gem, I appreciated her help and recommendations! The breakfast buffet is outstanding, delicious poached eggs :) The hotel is at a perfect location, 5-10 minute walk to the city center, but there are several great pubs on the same block if you don't feel like walking. You can't go wrong choosing to stay at The Metropole!”

Dena

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Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“An excellent retreat.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
The swimming pool, the suite that was upgraded, free of charge, the breakfast-very good variety and very tasty, the evening meal, which was well presented and scrumptious, the bar, the reception area, which had plenty of armchairs and sofas and most important, the Staff-Luigi in the restaurant was excellent, as well as Shelley! Well done to all your Staff, what an accet! Will definitely recommend this hotel and definitely return, if they'll have us!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Jo
Ireland

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Good location, old school charm, staff were lovely for the most part. However the room was small, too hot, and a little ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a little shabby, taps fell off in use, dusty, some hairs
Good location, old school charm

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
7.1

“Boiling rooms”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bedrooms were absolutely boiling making it very difficult to sleep. We couldn't leave the windows opened as the street outside was extremely noisy. There was no milk in the room for tea and coffee. I rang down to reception and was told someone would drop it up , which never happened.
Very good location. Very clean

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Megan
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very small room
Proximity to everything including attractions & food and pubs

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Alexa
United States of America
10

“The staff are so accommodating and kind.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would say if it’s a particularly hot day to make sure your room is big and spacious otherwise it will feel like a hot box.
There is no air conditioning in the hotel because of how old the building is (structural issues if they put in air system etc). So they moved us to a more spacious room with bigger windows. They really made us feel so comfortable.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Mae
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a bit small could do with air conditioning
It's a lovely hotel very friendly staff. Convenient to shops and busses and trains

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Mary
Ireland

1 helpful vote
7.0

“Enjoyed our stay in cork but dissapoimted with the room”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bgger room
Room was very small no room to move bed was small

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Irem
United States of America
10

“Lovely thoughtful touches all over the room.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very clean, front desk mentioned that they were renovated couple months ago. There were little great touches like US-ireland plug converter, USB cables and iphone android chargers. Location is great! its 5 minutes by walk from the train station if you are traveling from Dublin, couple minutes by walk from the main bus station as well. If you want to go to Blarney, the bus stop is just 2 minutes by walk. Also, there are tons of shopping and dinner options. We purchased their breakfast. For 13euros you get all you can eat breakfast! Very delicious and amazing. Overall I would love to be back both to Cork and to Metropole Hotel!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

Jane
Ireland

5 helpful votes
9.6

“Very comfortable hotel in the centre of town.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location in the very centre of Cork. Parking nearby. Very pleasant staff, nice room. The swimming pool was particularly nice!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Gearoid
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.3

“A disappointing stay but some positives”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our room (404, I think) was on the top floor in a turret space. The room was very small and for a two day stay it felt positively claustrophobic. As a double room there was very little space - only one chair so most of our time in the room was spent taking it in turn to lie on the bed. The bathroom was tiny - again there was only one face-cloth left but two bathrobes, the water pressure to the handbasin was very poor - yet the shower was good. Our biggest disappointment was the lack of heat as our radiator wasn't working. At home we always sleep with a window open but our hotel room was cold even with the window closed - the only source of heat was a heated towel rail!
Breakfast was very good service. A nice friendly welcome and staff were attentive and very pleasant. Buffet was more than adequate and the hot breakfast was excellent. On our second morning I had the vegetarian elements of the full Irish and my wife had the Eggs Benedict and we were both very pleased. Plenty to like - good coffee / tea making facilities. Absolutely great location. WE stayed here first in 1980 and several times since but this was the first time that we were disappointed.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Maggie
Ireland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Earl Bird dinner wasn't great. Room tiny
Bar. location. Staff. room was clean.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Chris
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location nice atmosphere

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Paul Kiernan
Ireland
9.6

“great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
all was good if anything was wrong it was the timing of the updates from the hotel they were coming in between 00.30 and 04.00
cleanliness location and staff were great

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Luke
Ireland
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The price of the food was way over priced.Starter and main plus 2 pint bottles of cider €70????
The location.The black haired barman was a nice chap.The foreign barman was univiting and ignorant.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant and front desk staff seem a bit inexperienced, but are very pleasant.
Cozy room!

Stayed in April 2019

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