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
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • 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 August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Very friendly, helpful staff. Lovely bar.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
Check in was a business transaction. I expected a greater level of welcome. Failed to offer champagne (readily available on a tray) at check in. No shower (razor and or cream) available at fro t desk. Don’t forget your toiletries.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
All
The Tv is not working good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The decor in the hotel was nice and the staff were friendly The location was great as you were right in the heart of Cork city, so really close to the bars and restaurants The beds were very comfortable There was air con in the rooms, which I loved as it was very warm The bathrooms were a good size with plenty of counter space
There was always queues at reception. The staff were very friendly, but it took 10 minutes to check in each guest so there was a long line at check in and again at check out. I don't think the staff were trying to take a long time but we queued for 25 minutes to check in and then again for around 15 / 20 minutes to check out. We went into the bar to grab a drink when we arrived on Saturday afternoon, but there was queues of people waiting at the bar to be served. There was only one bar staff actually serving, even though there were three bar staff behind the bar itself, however the other two bar staff were not serving customers.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Absolutely everything. The location was amazing, the staff was extremely friendly and the breakfast delicious.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The entrance was very grand and lovely.
Difficult to park anywhere near considering we were both disabled. Our room was quite small and tired looking. I appreciate that the building is old but our floor slanted and was uneven, so most of the time we felt like we were on a ship whilst manoeuvring around from bedroom to bathroom or to exiting the room. In fact we both fell into the wall twice! This was more of a problem/challenge for us as we have mobility issues. The bathroom was extremely dirty and dated, there was no separate shower head to wash yourself down, and the shower head that was there was not very powerful so showering took twice as long! Dirty tiles, mold all around shower cubicle. Dirt around sink tap, dirt around toilet and base of toilet - not what you expect from a 4* hotel! See attached pics. Nowhere to place any toiletries/makeup in the bathroom. No cosmetics mirror to do make up or for mens shaving. Dust over most surfaces including lamps - see pic Afternoon tea was very below average - not depicted like the website photos - see pic attached - we asked for no salmon and was given salami as a substitute without consultation (a very odd substitute what about cheese, egg, chicken, tuna - salami is a very odd choice and not one we appreciated) Too much mustard in the Serrano ham sandwiches. Scones were bland and not clotted cream just squirt cream that was watery from sitting out. Disappointing afternoon tea. Given a cracked cup and teapot (should be out of circulation as breeds bacteria) Breakfast - probably worst we’ve had which again was very disappointing considering we are well travelled. Over cooked and appeared to be reheated and was inedible in our opinion. Had planned to use the spa but based on the cleanliness of our room we did not feel confident that the spa would be safe. I have more pics but can only add 4
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The location
There was a smell of swrage blowing through the vent into the room a restless night in a smelly room.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I liked the charm of this historical hotel.
Nothing really.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
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Junior Suite
These suite have deep pillows, fresh crisp linens and soft duvets.
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$429.26USD
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$469.98USD
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  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Conditioner
  • Desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa bed
  • Toilet
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV
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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 »
      • Albert Quay Station - 0.31 mi
      • Glanmire 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 - 860 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
      Wineries Show all on map »
      • Beamish & Crawfords Brewery - 0.25 mi
      • Murphy's Brewery - 0.33 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
      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 »
      • Douglas Golf Club - 2.12 mi
      • Frankfield Golf Club - 2.12 mi
      • Mahon Golf Club - 3.77 mi
      • Blarney Golf Course - 4.84 mi
      • Muskerry Golf Club - 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