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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property entrance
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Non Smoking

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

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Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, 6-minute walk to Cork Opera House
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 a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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.

Our customers tell us that 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 Wi-Fi 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 manicures and pedicures, body scrubs or hot stone massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square metres) 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 a 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.
Fitzgerald's – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.
  • Cots (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: from 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-authorise 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 aged 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.

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

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

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First off I love that they had an Irish flag out front! Bravo. Cork unfortunately has a lot of political flags and sadly too few Irish flags so this was welcome to see. The room and service were solid and it's a wonderful walking area! Cons: Because of the age of the hotel it's a bit of a labyrinth getting to your room. It would be great if they had valet service as parking the car a couple blocks away and walking luggage over isn't ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kwan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pru

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

Comfort plus

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HILLARY

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Staff were helpful. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Nice rooms. Clean rooms great restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katrina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Staff were amazing. Bar is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms with extremely helpful staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay a few nights in Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Stockport

Liked: Staff & service
First room was not clean. We moved to a clearly refurbished room which was much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Erik

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival, unpaid for the breakfast for 4 people as my husband and I were traveling with friends. At breakfast the next day, we were questioned by the matre d regarding paying for breakfast and I replied I did already. The next day it was the same thing but by the manager who checked us in. After we sat down and were eating, she again approached our friends and said we needed to pay for breakfast Even though I had already told her we had. I mentioned I had a receipt and would find it as proof. She said it wasn't necessary right now it could wait. She left and returned a few minutes later and as I told her I found my receipt, she said no worries, it was already paid....very embarrassing. Then as we returned up tonight rooms after breakfast, both our friends and our room keys had been turned off and this was before 11 am ...we did pay for an additional night so I had to return to the main lobby and had the staff recharge the cards. Again very embarrassing. Finally, the front lobby and breakfast restaurant had a continuous smell of sewerage. Staff said there was nothing they could do. Would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gigi

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

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Too much noise from bars below until 3 AM.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, older but very clean and serviced rooms, very good bar and restaurant. Staff was excellent and it is clear that they are well managed but constant oversight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For an above average hotel it was very disappointing that parking was off off site with no valet parking option
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Razmik, Glendale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about this hotel except the lady who took care of our breakfasts two days in a row. She was a total disaster. She got the order wrong twice the first day and then she forgot to bring our food after 30 minutes when someone else brought it out which by then was cold and inedible. I ended up complaining to the manager who got me a replacement right away but he should be firing that waiter for incompetence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Imperial did not disappoint! The room was clean and comfortable. What also made this property stand out was the service from all the staff we interacted with during our stay. The doorman, concierge, front desk staff and bar staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent with many shopping, pub and restaurant choices within easy walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, parking was a bit of a disaster, especially after 11pm. Hard to find and not a short walk when carrying luggage. Spa area was nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Convenient location and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025