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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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A large, historic building with a classic facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.
A stone wall with embedded lights, a pool, and a large potted plant.
A grand hallway with ornate wall decorations, a chandelier, and a marble floor.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
An ornate restaurant interior with a central wooden table displaying pastries and bread, surrounded by chairs and tables.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $202
$178 nightly
$202 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
(34 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • 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

  • St. Patrick's Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪An Bodhrán - ‬3 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

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Steffany

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

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Cork
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. We were able to check in an hour early friendly helpful staff great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at the Imperial! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel is lovely - would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice. The staff was wonderful. My only issue is the parking it’s like four blocks away. It’s an inconvenience, and we couldn’t get the air conditioner to work those are my only issues I had. The room was spacious. The breakfast included was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sir Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. Hotel looked beautiful for Christmas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas decorations were absolutely amazing, a beautiful hotel and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at The Imperial for years and it only gets better. The new (it was new to me at least) Fitzgerald’s Bar is a thing of beauty AND with excellent craic. The staff is lovely, Lafayette’s is a cafe you never want to leave, and the hotel overall continues to age in the very best way. And yes, I’ve stayed in other Cork hotels, and I’ve found no comparison. Thank you once again Imperial for a lovely holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful Staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small but clean room. All staff were helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Coffee machine in Douglass lounge was great. Service in bar was not to standard. Bed and pillows just ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, very nice location, in city centre, lovely bar area too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous breakfast, great choices
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect and all staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Convenient location and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025