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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.
An indoor garden with a central seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
A stone wall with embedded lights, a pool, and a large potted plant.
An ornate restaurant interior with a central wooden table displaying pastries and bread, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A grand hallway with ornate wall decorations, a chandelier, and a marble floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a glass table, and a view through curtains.

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Imperial Hotel

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 wraps, facials, or deep-tissue massages 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 central location and the helpful staff
  • 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. 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 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
  • 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

  • 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.

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 Cork
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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well appointed and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb central city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully maintained and well located, close to shopping and main streets. All the staff were super helpful and treated us like royalty. This is a wonderful hotel and my family and I really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old historical hotel.and room. Very clean and quiet. Excellent bar. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffany

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

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was gorgeous and staff were very friendly. While there is parking available for this property it is pretty far away from the hotel. The parking garage was nice just a little too far from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff was very helpful when I had an issue with the tv.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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

6/10 Okay

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. Felt a bit tired in the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It could use a little updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

2/10 Terrible

noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One’s room is very complicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026