With a stay at The Metropole Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cork, a short 7-minute walk from Cork Opera House and 12 minutes by foot from English Market. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from University College Cork and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Cork City Gaol.
What's nearby
Everyman Palace Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cork City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
English Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Cork Kent Station - 8 min walk
Cork Airport (ORK) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
Moxy Hotel - 4 min walk
The Pantry - 4 min walk
5 Points Cafe - 2 min walk
Cask - 1 min walk
About this property
The Metropole Hotel
The Metropole Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.
This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Riverview Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Riverview Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available.
The Bistro - This brasserie specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Met Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Met Bar
Riverview Restaurant
The Bistro
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
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
Business center
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1897
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
Covered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night
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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
National rating
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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The Metropole Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1004 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1004 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1004 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1004 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place, lovely room, lovely staff and amazingly clean!