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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$247
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking

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

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Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 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
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  • 301 sq ft
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Imperial Hotel

4-star hotel in Cork City Centre
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.

Imperial Hotel features a full-service spa and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 226 square feet (21 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Imperial Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
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.

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1009 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

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointing Stay – Not Worth the Price We booked a premium suite for two nights at $600 CAD per night and were extremely let down. The room was dirty, the bed damaged, no basic amenities (no hairdryer, toothbrushes, or water), and we had to ask for everything. The bathroom fan didn’t work, and the space felt unclean. Most staff were dismissive, making us feel like we were exaggerating. Only Mary at the front desk was kind and helpful. When we asked to change rooms, we were told nothing was wrong. The manager’s attitude at checkout was the worst part. Despite saying we were on vacation and just wanted to feel good, he spoke with a harsh tone and told us, “You just don’t like to be challenged.” As women visiting from abroad, we left feeling disrespected, awkward, and very unwelcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a premium suite for two nights at $600 CAD per night and were extremely let down. The room was dirty, the bed damaged, no basic amenities (no hairdryer, toothbrushes, or water), and we had to ask for everything. The bathroom fan didn’t work, and the space felt unclean. The management staffs were dismissive making us feel like we were exaggerating. However Mary at the front desk was kind and helpful. When we asked to change rooms, we were told nothing was wrong and we were making things up and they rejected the refund request. The senior manager’s attitude was the worst part. Despite saying we were on vacation and just wanted to feel good, he spoke with a harsh tone and told us, “You just don’t like to be challenged.” As women visiting from abroad, we left feeling disrespected, awkward, and very unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with group
A lovely classic property in the heart of downtown. Check-in was easy and the rooms were nice. The price definitely feels related to the downtown accessibility because while the rooms were nice and comfortable, they were clearly dated with visible wear and tear. The related restaurant was fine with a variety of breakfast options, though the food was ok, many of the serving staff seamed like they were training. The location and the classic appeal is the selling point, though it didn’t quite feel like the price point was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict, Westlake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to everything. Great restaurants and cafes nearby. Shopping around the block. The parking is just a little tricky, make sure you stop at the hotel first before trying to park. Lovely hotel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Jupiter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and majestic hotel. Staff were super helpful and extraordinarily nice. Room was gorgeous. Only downside was that the room was very cold. Fantastic location, close to everything that was needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie McCulloch, Clearwater Beach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Parking was a bit of a hike.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gearoid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I expected so much more. The room we had was like a dungeon. You couldn't open the window as it was up against an outside corrugated wall. The heating didn't work . We had to phone receptionto get the air con going but the radiator still did not work. The room was tiny and the expeller in the bathroom came on immediately on turning on the bathroom light so it woke my partner when I need to use the bathroom. Charging €15 to park your car in a car park which was a 5 min walk away was the most expensive in Ireland. To use the hot tub was €20 extortionate. No nice seating area in the foyer. This is an overpriced city hotel which at best is very ordinary. Its 2 star at best with crazy prices. Its not a Brehon Hotel or similar. Soooo disappointed as I was expecting so much more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an old historical hotel, it is stunningly beautiful. Also as an old hotel, floors are creaky from rooms above and the plumbing can be heard from above room. Lovely room but terrible view of adjacent rooftops. Fitzgerald bar is a piece of art in itself. Pricey hotel but central and elegant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Something went on in that room before I arrived but room appeared clean. I came across papers and Trojan package at the bottom of the bed. Although I was a bit disgusted, it was too late to complain, so I kept it to myself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, WILMINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was magnificent! The best way to describe it was a hotel from the USA roaring 20s - the opulence. The concierge we asked about getting to the Gaol (tourist attraction "prison") and the train station was very rude and the multiple ladies at the front desk were very condescending but it didn't ruin our stay. The hotel was located near the English Market and restaurants and shopping. The parking garage was a bit of a walk, but it was free and the car was protected. The room was as you would expect in Europe, in terms of size, but the old fashioned character and charm was there. We would go back and would gladly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

wendy

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martine

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

8/10 Good

Lana, Wasilla

Traveled 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