Imperial Hotel Cork City
South Mall, Cork, Ireland
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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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Packed lunches
  • Cycling
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hair/Beauty Salon
  • Live entertainment
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Pub crawls
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Accessible toilet
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Room service available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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Imperial Hotel Cork City
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Cork Airport - 3.90 mi

Museums

  • Lavitt's Quay Gallery - 784 f
  • Cork Arts Society Gallery - 915 f
  • Cork Butter Museum - 0.36 mi
  • Cork Public Museum - 0.90 mi
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stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Historical place to stay.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
A really lovely experience
Amazing Hotel
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Staff friendly
Room was very dated, bathroom was grubby looking and old, orange staining on tiles. Could do with an upgrade. It was my first tkme staying in imperisl, heard it was very plush. Room and bathroom did not live up to that
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
Location
Room was very disappointing. Bed was extremely uncomfortable and very old. Room was boiling and the window was tiny. Very disappointed overall.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location, spa, staff, amenities, room, and food were amazing.
The parking was a bit far, but there is an area out front to drop off/pick up bags and fellow travelers.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Large room. Very pretty. Close to shopping
Parking is very difficult. AC turned off at night and you can’t turn it back on.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Decor and history. Staff are very good
No window view in our room.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
If you’re young and feel like staying up until 2am and having a place to stumble home to it’s probably ok, for a mature person this is not a good location
Very noisy as the location is right above street bars that are very noisy until wee hours of the morning. Also parking is a nightmare and there is no valet option, choose somewhere else with parking
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely hotel , great location
After realising an anniversary card had been left in room , a staff member went to our room without our knowledge and I met him in the room , very odd
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
A beautiful hotel that exudes history. Stunning entrance, historic style, old, neat, and clean. Good cuisine in the restaurant, stylish bar, and beautiful tearoom. The location is close to shops, nightlife, and a public transport hub. Friendly, helpful staff.
The room description promised a view of the courtyard; this turned out to be the messy roof of an office building. This triple room had a wardrobe that was too small for one person staying longer than one night. The beds were too short, at least for someone over 1.90m tall. The hotel has taken to heart points for improvement, such as the towel hooks and the defective thermostatic tap. The hotel also clearly expressed how sorry they were that we had such negative experiences with the room. Especially given the friendly handling of the matter, I am sorry to have to provide this description, but it is the truth; it is our experience.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Cork Airport - 3.90 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Lavitt's Quay Gallery - 784 f
      • Cork Arts Society Gallery - 915 f
      • Cork Butter Museum - 0.36 mi
      • Cork Public Museum - 0.90 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Glanmire Station - 0.31 mi
      • Albert Quay Station - 0.31 mi
      • Kent Railway Station - 0.74 mi
      • Dunkettle Station - 3.84 mi
      • Little Island Station - 5.26 mi
      • Queenstown Junction Station - 6.80 mi
      • Foxs Bridge Station - 8.34 mi

    Hospitals

      Hospitals Show all on map »
      • Mercy University Hospital - 0.40 mi
      • South Infirmary - Victoria Hospital - 0.47 mi
      • Cork University Hospital - 1.93 mi

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cork Opera House - 859 f
      • Cork Custom House - 0.49 mi
      • Blackrock Castle - 3.07 mi
      • Blarney Castle - 4.59 mi
      • Ballea Castle - 5.44 mi
      • Fota Castle - 6.48 mi
      • Cathedral of St. Colman - 8.31 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Beamish and Crawfords Brewery - 0.25 mi
      • St. Finbarr's Cathedral - 0.37 mi
      • Shandon Steeple - 0.40 mi
      • City Hall - 1.29 mi
      Wineries Show all on map »
      • Beamish & Crawfords Brewery - 0.25 mi
      • Murphy's Brewery - 0.33 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • University College Cork - 0.86 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Musgrave Park - 1.19 mi
      • Fota Wildlife Park - 7.66 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Frankfield Golf Club - 2.12 mi
      • Douglas Golf Club - 2.12 mi
      • Mahon Golf Club - 3.77 mi
      • Muskerry Golf Club - 4.84 mi
      • Blarney Golf Course - 4.84 mi
      • Cork Golf Club - 4.93 mi
      • Harbour Point Golf Club - 5.55 mi
      • Monkstown Golf Club - 6.83 mi
      • Fernhill Golf And Country Club - 6.89 mi
      • Lee Valley Golf and Country Club - 8.07 mi
      • Cobh Golf Club - 8.95 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • The English Market - 319 f
      • Cork Vision Centre - 0.25 mi
      • Cork City Gaol - 1.10 mi
      • Cork City Hall - 1.29 mi
      • Pairc Ui Chaoimh - 1.63 mi
      • The Marina - 1.71 mi
      • Rathpeacon - 2.69 mi
      • Blarney Stone - 4.56 mi
      • Blarney Woolen Mills - 4.66 mi

Imperial Hotel Cork City

South Mall, Cork, Ireland