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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Cork City Hall

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Property entrance
Indoor pool
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Café
Experience the best of Cork at Imperial Hotel, with its elegant vibe and central location. Unwind in the spa or library, enjoy a coffee or meal at Sketch restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms cater to work needs while a bar offers relaxation options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The current price is £195
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 23.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Glounthaune Station - 16 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Padrino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from University College Cork. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Sketch serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a sauna. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 124 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*
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Parking

    • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (EUR 15.00 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (226 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1813
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Dining

Sketch – 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 only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lafayettes Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Imperial Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 60 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities such as a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Sketch.

What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?

Imperial Hotel is in Cork City Centre, a short 20-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes' walk from St. Patrick's Bridge. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Parking
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Bar
Food
History

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with many guests praising its quality and presentation. (30 reviews)
  • The on-site dining options, including Sketch and Thyme, offer excellent cuisine and top-notch service. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful hotel and you are lucky if you can get a room!
tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and perfect location!
Jeannie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we arrived to check in to checking out everyone was so friendly, courteous and helpful. Thank you so much to all concerned.
Judith, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical and centrally located

This is an amazingly beautiful hotel and so full of history! The service was kind and attentive. Really great experience.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is lovely with a beautifully updated piano bar. There’s a nice little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The rooms were a little outdated but were still very nice. The only thing we didn’t like was the parking lot was about a kilometre away so make sure you drop your bags off at the hotel first
Lobby
Piano bar
Piano bar
Piano bar
Lee Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great

centrally located. bathroom small but overall room nice for the area. fun bar downstairs.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexander, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Service is very poor for such an expensive hotel. There are plenty of better hotels in Cork to stay in. I wouldnt recommend Imperial.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Geat classic hotel!
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! The staff were extremely friendly and the environment was beautiful. Bed was comfy too!
Elise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect. Also loved the hotel a d staff were friendly.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with historical significance. The only draw back was that the elevator for our room area was down the 2 nights we were there, causing a slight inconvenience.
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel. Staff was very nice. Very easy to get around
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable room overall a great stay
Rosie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing room and a gorgeous hotel. I would love to stay again and take advantage of the spa and other amenities.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay.
Leann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved! Perfect location.

Elegant and charming hotel. Front desk staff, concierge, bar keep, and restaurant staff all exceptionally friendly and helpful. The only negative is the hotel parking is about 6 blocks away, and if you are arriving or departing during busy times there is no where to safely pull over to load/unload your vehicle. But parking garage safe and easy. Breakfast spectacular.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two guys from California

We are having trouble understanding where to park, one of the assistant managers helped us located the parking garage by accompanying us in our car and we making back to the hotel sharing options in the area - quite an above the ordinary service - sorry I do not recall his name - the other service was excellent too.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant, skilled staff and breakfast and lounge food was great
Jose, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Service in the breakfast room was very very slow and having to ask for everything repeatedly... tea, toast, missing items on breakfast. The food is good but service very poor. Impossible to get someone's attention also. Check out is 11am which is very early when breakfast is so slow. I dont know of any other hotel with 11am check out. And they stick to it rigidly, ringing to get you out and turn off cards access at 11am. Rooms are basic and small, bathrooms need a revamp. There isnt even a seat to sit on in the lobby. I wouldnt recommend it as a good experience for the price of the hotel. Plenty of other better places to stay in Cork.
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

We have stayed in the Imperial a number of times, and always enjoy our stay. Staff are wonderful, the rooms are very comfortable and clean, food is excellent. This time, we were in Room 121 - note that this room does not have a proper window! There are two frosted glass windows with curtains, you cannot see outside. The room is very dark regardless of the time of day. I would highly recommend the hotel, just not this room.
Orla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel. Staff in particular at the resturant were amazing
Ajmal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff!
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

V. Central place to stay. Attentive friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast.
Ms Cecilia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great despite some construction

The Imperial was perfect for our stay, though my friend’s bedding had some stains on it and as the hotel was under construction it was a little rough round the edges but the staff were brilliant and we felt well taken care of.
Ella, 2-night trip