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Talbot Hotel Cork

4.0 star property

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Boutique Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Cork, 21
  • Place, Ballincollig Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Boutique Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Boutique Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Talbot Hotel Cork

Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a complimentary children's club are on-site.
Talbot Hotel Cork offers 97 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Talbot Hotel Cork. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ballincollig Shopping Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from University College Cork and 15 minutes from Blarney Castle
Talbot Hotel Cork offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. 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 centre and 3 meeting rooms. A sauna, a complimentary children's club, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Talbot Hotel Cork. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballincollig hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Powder Keg Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Orgialla Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17 for adults and EUR 10.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Orgialla Restaurant
  • Powder Keg Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 17.00 for adults and from EUR 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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.
This hotel will place an authorization for the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
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

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Oriel Hotel
Oriel House
Oriel House Ballincollig
Oriel House Hotel
Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig
Oriel Hotel Cork
Oriel House Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Ballincollig
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel Ballincollig

Talbot Hotel Cork Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 138 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO SHINJI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great bed, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna & pool were very relaxing, dinner was also nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and easy to walk anywhere required for eats and sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and clean pool was nice but a bit cold when i used it frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, room was really comfortable and the gym/pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice warm room, good food and strong WIFI
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwin

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Excellent hotel, fantastic room and the restaurant was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and friendly hotel. Facilities were excellent and rooms were very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room. Hotel nice and clean, and staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Front desk was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offers hotel accommodation and meals with access to many local shops and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel itself were wonderful. Only wished they had a menu that was more accessible as we got to cork very late and no options were offered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice clean hotel comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MaraLea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place just outside of Cork. Absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing friendly service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was lovely. Quiet room & lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Indeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Lovely staff and excellent seevice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Our room was amazingly spacious, lobby inviting and also spacious. The food/drink hall was very nicely decorated and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Business stay

Fantastic hotel, only bettered by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025