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The Kingsley

4.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Indoor pool
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork
  • University College Cork
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cork City Gaol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Kingsley

Cork hotel walkable to University College Cork
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
The Kingsley offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Kingsley features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Kingsley has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Springboard - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Springboard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kingsley Cork
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel Cork
The Kingsley Cork
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel Cork

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Irving

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Cork

Lovely hotel - really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Hotel is beautifully decorated from the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

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

great stay

amazing hotel. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Wade

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice time at the Kingsley

A very nice experience at the Kingsley. Very good service and a lovely comfy bed, slept well. Room was nice and warm when I got in (Dec)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really like the kingsley, brian in guest relations was so helpful and really nice. Will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the river, staff is always great and it's really close to the UCC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff nice restaurant bar and spa clean rooms very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Kingsley Stay

Great stay and very nice room overlooking river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful all around. Would definitely stay longer if we return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely stay in Cork

Very enjoyable stay in Cork, the room was very comfortable, lovely bed and very comfortable sleep. Really enjoyed the leisure facilities especially the outdoor hot pool. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most impressive stays I had during a 2 week trip I spent travelling across Ireland. Beautiful building, absolutely amazing rooms, plenty of parking, extremely well-trained and helpful staff. I'd highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property clean and spacious staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Aurora

Traveled with partner
Clean room. Good size. Great shower. Parking was easy. Comfy bed. Quiet on river side. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Fairdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome all thecway around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly atmosphere, warm and welcoming. Good food, lovely rooms. Great to have a base while my daughter was having a procedure at nearby Bon’s Secours hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024