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Reviews of Oriel House Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Ballincollig, Cork, Ireland

#24 of 38 hotels in Cork

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Review Score

Based on 2567 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Very good Lovely meal at night in bistro
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Local to airport Very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely place a bit out from the city but what can you do on a bank holiday weekend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool too busy with non residents. Would have liked a quieter bar area separate from the restaurant.

    Big comfy bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fan in our room never turned off so was quiet loud and the bed was very creaky. We were in room 110 and paid for the upgrade and werent very impressed with the value for money. When we went in the throw cushion on the bed had crumbs on it. Couldnt warrant paying for a starter has they were very overpriced

    The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Food was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money, but starting to show its age. Might have been to the fact it was off season!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room heating controls and the lack of heating in the bathroom was quite concerning, it made for the shower and bath to become exceptionally cold and without adequate ventilation meant the room was unnecessarily steamy

    Room was very comfortable and having the use of the spa and gym facilities without any additional cost was a big benefit in the overall stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food wasn’t too hot and the security deposit on arrival

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    pleasant and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the options for dairy free weren’t the best, and the room always felt really cold when we went in, so a heated hand rail would have been a nice addition

    staff were super friendly and the place was very clean and nicely presented

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Talbot selection brooms is very nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Okay hotel not with that we paid broken bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was broken and so uncomfortable we also had a small double and single bed, when I booked a double room only. On checking out staff tried to charge for meals and drinks we never had. They had been charged to our room before we even checked in.

    The staff where friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was not comfortable there was a lump in the middle

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    A very good option for Ballincollig
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little outdated interior in the room, scolding water running for quite a while from the tap in the morning until it became managable to take a shower

    Nice interriors in the common areas, restaurant, bar and corridors. Very good food and drinks. Nice people. Swimming pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was some rattling on and off in the air vent in our room that interfered with sleep a little but overall the hotel was quiet

    Nice hotel, comfortable bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    7.0
    Staff welcoming and good facilities available.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    First night was not good. The bed was the worst I have ever laid on.Hard and a very creaky base. Wedding on at the venue. We were above the event ! Noise till 2.00 am.

    After moving rooms all was ok. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Although we were to busy,there is a health club to use. Bar was friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was not that comfortable

    This place had a fun look to it and felt like stepping back in time. The staff were nice and the room was larger than expected.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a bit lumpy on one side and it was pricey for room only.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, adequate for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel looked tired,. Deluxe room not very deluxe. Bottle of water only extra I could see & perhaps a bigger bed.

    Location is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    All in all it’s a nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was quite cold

    The place was lovely a set in lovely grounds.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel. Skip breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dont bother with the breakfast. We had a poor experience. Staff need training. We approached the host stand and received no hello or good morning just “what number” to which we replied what? Your staff member rolled her eyes at us and said “what room number.” We told her and she said okay. Then walked away. We had to find a table ourselves which was extremely difficult as they were all filthy. We were not asked if we wanted any tea or coffee, we did not receive any. We also were not told that half of the hot food is actually in the kitchen and has to be requested, such as beans, hashbrowns, poached egg etc. We only knew from overhearing other people asking , and watching them chase your staff around the breakfast room to ask for tea. The pancake machine wasnt working. The food that was sitting out was dried up and cold, and swimming in grease. And to top it all off your staff started setting up the room for a meeting while everyone was trying to eat their breakfast. So tables and chairs were being pulled around the place and stacked up to prepare for this meeting that was not until 12. We were at breakfast at 8 am so i dont know why they felt the need to cause a disturbance then. She also would not let people sit at the rear of the breakfast room , and squashed everyone in up the front so she could prepare for this meeting. Just appalling way to treat guests who have paid so much money.

    Was greeted by the lovely Arusha at reception. Very kind and welcoming. Big hotel in a good location. Room was huge and had everything you could want. TV wasnt great. Small and few channels. Leisure centre was lovely and pool was heated which was a nice touch.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV was in an odd place in the room

    Comfortable, spacious room and bed. Good shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Exactly what we needed for a quick trip to Cork!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location to Ballincollig town is ideal!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was lovely

    Comfy bed, quiet room, leisure centre

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On our first night we where woke at 1.22am by people walking, talking & moving, what sounded like furniture, above us. I did mention it to reception the following day & they said it was probably staff setting up for a function the following day & if it happened again just to ring reception!!! We had dinner in the Bistro the first night, didn't seem to busy but we found the wait to be served quite long. Starters where fab but mains disappointed us. We had booked breakfast for 8.30am, we found the food had been sitting since the start of service & the eggs we in a bad way, it was the same on the second morning. Alot of the chairs in restaurant & room where in bad need of a clean & there where cobwebs in our bathroom.

    Loved the room, we paid for an upgrade & stayed in an Ellis Collection room. It was beautifully decorated & the bed was very comfortable. Car parking at the hotel was brilliant. The location of the hotel is perfect for a trip to Cork City & The Blarney Castle. Reception staff where lovely & friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Overall nice stay…room was ok! As a business traveller it was acceptable but some more attention to detail is needed.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool/gym was a bit outdated and could do with an upgrade. TV in my room wasn’t working fully, it was missing stations. My shower wasn’t very hot but it was just about acceptable.

    It was presented well, warm and cosy on what was a miserably wet night when I stayed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    It was very relaxing and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable and friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

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