Imperial Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Cork City Hall

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Imperial Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Helena's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a sauna. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
  • Elevator
The current price is $181
$206 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
Tackle work in the business center and meeting rooms, then unwind with spa treatments and massages. The city center location offers shopping and entertainment.
Dining experiences galore
The hotel serves up culinary adventures at its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Delectable cooked-to-order breakfast starts each morning on a tasty note.
Rejuvenating spa escape
The full-service spa offers daily treatments including massages, body scrubs, and facials. A sauna and hot tub provide additional relaxation options.

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a glass table, and a view through curtains.

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a large window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crawford Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Glounthaune Station - 16 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

  • Imperial Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Helena's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a sauna. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 124 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (EUR 15.00 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (226 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1813
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Helena's - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Fitzgerald's - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Lafayettes Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Imperial Cork

Imperial Hotel Cork

Imperial Hotel Cork

Imperial Hotel Hotel

Imperial Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 60 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Helena's.

What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?

Imperial Hotel is in Cork City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St. Patrick's Street and 5 minutes' walk from St. Patrick's Bridge. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

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Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered good food, friendly staff, and a pleasant dining experience. (65 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and magnificent with a variety of options. (43 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, central, excellent staff. Fantastic breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location staff friendly and happy to help
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10/10 Exceptional

The central location, history of the hotel and the quality of the rooms, make unbeatable if you’re gonna be in Cork City Centre.
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10/10 Exceptional

Although the room was small , the staff ( notably Christy , Head Concierge, and Anita from Helena’s) more than made up for it . We loved our stay and will definitely return. The breakfast was the best we had during our week in Ireland .
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to stay, beautifully laid out, restaurant amazing, spa is fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location, spacious and clean rooms, and helpful staff. Had a great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Comfortable room. Tasty dinner menu. Lack of gluten free options though
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8/10 Very good

Lovely welcome by receptionist and complementary homemade lemonade. Beautiful hotel with fascinating history. We really enjoyed or short 2 night stay. Bathroom room could do with modernisation and the windows didn’t keep out all external noise. I would stay again but upgrade from a standard room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located, good room, spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was good excellent and the serving staff very efficient
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10/10 Exceptional

Really central location. Loved the traditional feel of the hotel. The staff were all great and the bar lounge was really comfortable with great drinks.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were really great. The location was ideal. Walking distance to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very comfortable bed and linen!
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely helpful staff. Very good restaurant. Very historical.
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10/10 Exceptional

From entering The Imperial Hotel Cork, anyone could see it was beautifully maintained, from the elegant staircase, to the cleanliness of the communal areas and the bedrooms. Everything was clearly considered. Iron and ironboard, a powerful hairdryer, tea and coffee making items and a safe. Staff were welcoming and helpful from reception/ front of house, to restaurant, to house keeping, lovely people. This was our first stay, it will not be our last. Well done everyone.
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT location, CLEAN, well kept, BEAUTIFUL HOTEL with great amenities. Room decor was nicely done
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Well maintained. Great character. Excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Common areas are stunning. Rooms are basic but very clean. Bathrooms could do with an upgrade
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming historic hotel near all the Cork attractions. A local we spoke to described it as “the nicest hotel in Cork” and I have to agree. The front desk is very focused on ensuring guests have a wonderful stay. Definitely recommend if your travels bring you to this part of Ireland.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, classic hotel! The location was perfect, within 2 blocks from your pick ups for tours outside the city. Good breakfast each morning and room attended to daily! Highly recommended!😊
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8/10 Very good

It is an old hotel with a lot of character, the bar is amazing. The room I had was basic and needs a refresh but they are clean and comfortable. Parking is a nightmare, make sure you confirm the car park location in advance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds and nice bathroom. Hotel is beautiful and is in a good location, close to shops/restaurants and pubs.
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10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist who checked us in was very helpful and changed room for us for a better view. The restaurant and bar staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely a very splendid stay at the imperial
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Cool historic building. Staff was hreat beds were comfortable.