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Imperial Hotel

Property class: 4

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A large, historic building with a classic facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.
An indoor garden with a central seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
A stone wall with embedded lights, a pool, and a large potted plant.
An ornate restaurant interior with a central wooden table displaying pastries and bread, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A grand hallway with ornate wall decorations, a chandelier, and a marble floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $200
$176 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Place, Cork City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

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
(63 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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

Cork

With a stay at Imperial Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cork, within a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. .This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University College Cork and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Fitzgerald Park.

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crawford Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 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 offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Helena's, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cork? This hotel has 226 square feet (21 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald's
  • Helena's
  • Lafayettes Brasserie

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 226 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Imperial Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Hotel
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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1012 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay in the heart of Cork!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very well preserved history
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good excellent and the serving staff very efficient
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BECKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT location, CLEAN, well kept, BEAUTIFUL HOTEL with great amenities. Room decor was nicely done
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb central city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only place I stay in Cork
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel lobby bar is incredibly beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very comfortable bed and linen!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, classic hotel Very comfortable Staff attentive and helpful Live music, good drinks, in well appointed bar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully maintained and well located, close to shopping and main streets. All the staff were super helpful and treated us like royalty. This is a wonderful hotel and my family and I really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old historical hotel.and room. Very clean and quiet. Excellent bar. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and nice bathroom. Hotel is beautiful and is in a good location, close to shops/restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Cool historic building. Staff was hreat beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Cork
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage hotel in the city centre close to the best city amenities. But AVOID ROOM 121 at all costs, very loud ventilation/services running beside/under the room that will ruin your sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is secure but not close to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026