Imperial Hotel Cork City

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Located in the 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 Escape Spa. From classic rooms to the penthouse, the rooms feature smart TVs, free WiFi, Nespresso machines and toiletries. Helena's Restaurant offers Cork City’s best cocktails and food. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes and an extensive range of cocktails and wine in a vibrant and relaxed setting. Guests can enjoy a coffee or light bite in Lafayette's, while Fitzgerald's, the hotel's main bar, serves cocktails. At the spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, facials and massages. The spa also features an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical mist showers. Guests must pre-book at a cost of €20 per person for 60 Minutes at The Vitality Suite with Hydrotherapy Pool and Steam Room. 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

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

  • Private parking available

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Anthony
Spain Spain
“Historic building with many great features right in the heart of Cork. There was an early problem with our room, which suffered from very loud music from the street at night. Insomnia was the result. We raised the problem with the manager and the...”
Leslie
United States United States
“Great location. Close to everything. Staff was great. Wish we could have spent more than one night. Absolutely loved it. Definitely would stay again.”
Amalie
Canada Canada
“Location was excellent - couldn’t ask for a better spot.”
Hayley
United States United States
“Very elegant and had everything that you could possibly need. Lovely suite and cocktail bar as well as friendly staff.”
Patricia
Panama Panama
“Well located, good breakfast, nice and quiet room, good customer service and with many amenities.”
Carol
United States United States
“This vintage hotel has a lot of character. The central location made for easy walking to nearby highlights of Cork. The breakfast was very good.”
Tony
United States United States
“This is a nice old hotel that is 218 years old. It’s fun walking through the floors and filling all the unevenness as you meander the hallways. They have a very friendly bellhop and concierge there to help you get situated. Unfortunately, the...”
Ioana
Belgium Belgium
“The staff at the reception was very friendly and accommodating in regards to my room request. Also the bar service was great. 🍸”
Michelle
United States United States
“Liked that it was easy to get to with our large group and the ease of parking near by. The breakfast was wonderful as well.”
Wendy
United States United States
“The hotel was beautiful. I loved the "boutique" appearance. We were upgraded to a king suite that was away from other rooms so it felt very private and the room was huge.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Helena's
  • Cuisine
    Irish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Lafayettes
  • Cuisine
    Irish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Restaurant #3

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Amenities of Imperial Hotel Cork City

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Imperial Hotel Cork City takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 500 is required on arrival. That's about $577. 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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

The Spa is closed on bank holiday Mondays.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 500 is required on arrival. 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.

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