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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Café
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Cork Opera House
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a sauna, a coffee shop/cafe, and massage/treatment rooms.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Imperial Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Crane Lane Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, massages, or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House
Imperial Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Imperial Hotel.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Helena's - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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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Imperial Hotel Cork
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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel nice location parking a little bit away and an extra cost of €15
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

wendy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures of the SPA are from 20 years ago I am certain. The hotel is doing renovations which we understood but that is not the problem , the spa is in terrible condition, lots of mildew and the fresh towel had used gum in it. The tiles are lifting their was garbage on the floor and i was too dirty to shower in after the terrible massage given. We wanted to speak with the Mgr of the hotel or the spa mgr but no one bothered to contact us back and its been a week. It is robbery to pay 110 Euros for this so called spa service. Shame on the Mgmt. No one but a woman at the front desk by the name of Geraldine seemed to give a care about customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOROTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old refurbished hotel in the middle of everything. Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay in Cork
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical and centrally located

This is an amazingly beautiful hotel and so full of history! The service was kind and attentive. Really great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lana, Wasilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very busy area. Terrible parking advice. Park your car first!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ja
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent - Highly Recommend

The Imperial Hotel was grand, spacious, and beautifully clean. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the room was pristine, and the entire hotel was beautifully-decorated. My wife and I enjoyed the superb walkability to shops/pubs/restaurants directly behind the hotel as well. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel, oldest in Cork with lots of history. Rooms are very clean with plenty of room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is served till 10.30am but the buffet was sparse when we went down at 10am. Nothing replenished with no cheese & meets at all. Cooked breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna, lawrenceburg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly. Definitely an older place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, the staff were very helpful and patient. I will definitely be returning for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in the city center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Audrina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building is old with sloping floors, but very cool with a great story and history, the staff was amazing, the cocktail bar with the live jazz band was stunning, the rooms were quaint, but in need of update, the location is great, you can walk everywhere to see shops, tourist stuff, amazing street art, etc. The parking building is a bit of a hike, but you can stop outside to drop off and pick up people and bags. There is a spa pool and sauna, but we were disappointed that it was closed for the weekend and because of the public holiday, as it is used as a selling point on the marketing of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025