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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
Lunch served, al fresco dining
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, River View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (1 King bed 1 Single bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Master)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The River Lee Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 55-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor 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.

The River Lee Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University College Cork. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes on foot from Glucksman Gallery
As a guest of The River Lee Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 8 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The River Lee Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.
The River Club – This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room – This brasserie only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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! Children 11 years old and younger stay 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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 26 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional! The rooms were clean, food was excellent- a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel very clean and upmarket
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely spotless room and really nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great pool and gym, nice short stroll to city centre and great food in restaurant. Have stayed before and would certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here many times. Perfect as always. Lovely staff. The food was delicious. Room with river view and newly refurbished .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location and beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mr

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel, we had access early even though we could only get our room at 3pm. Staff very friendly and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Janesie, Fort lauderdale

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super hotel, excellent quality throughput and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location with helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and bright, bed was comfy. The hotel's bar and dining areas are a highpoint. They are stylish and cosy with lots of light and greenery. Good for both business and leisure travellers I'd say. Also a lovely location, a short walk from the hustle and bustle with a lovely "rus in urbe" vibes. The one snag was the breakfast which felt a little underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025