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Clayton Hotel Cork City

4.0 star property
Hotel with a sauna, near University College Cork

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Flat-screen TV, pay movies
View from room
Indoor pool
Located in Cork City Centre, Clayton Hotel Cork City offers a peaceful retreat with a sauna and indoor pool. Discover local attractions, dine at the Globe Bar and Restaurant, or visit the coffee shop. Free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double & Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Balcony Riverview | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Balcony Riverview

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • English Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University College Cork - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 10 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cork City

Upscale hotel near University College Cork
At Clayton Hotel Cork City, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, Globe Bar and Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a health club are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 197 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Hydromassage showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Globe Bar and Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Clarion Cork
Clayton Hotel Health Club Cork City
Cork Clarion Hotel
Cork Clarion
Clayton Hotel Health Club
Clayton Health Club Cork City
Clayton Health Club
Clayton Cork City
Clarion Hotel Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cork City Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Clayton Hotel Cork City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clayton Hotel Cork City located?

Located in Cork City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cork City Hall and University College Cork. Oliver Plunkett Street and Custom House are also within 5 minutes. Cork Kent Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Clayton Hotel Cork City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Hotel in excellent area, room clean, enjoyed drinks in bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Really pretty. Lobby smells like a fancy hotel. Staff were all so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were wonderful and very helpful. The location was great for anyone that wants to be able to walk around the city and not have to drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the walking district
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the place central location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast The best staff I have met anywhere for a very long time. Most helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Suite we had overlooked the river, and was absolutely beautiful! The Staff were lovely and so very helpful in recommending their favorite places to eat, to visit, etc.. Our Suite was large and beautifully furnished. The Clayton was close to so many wonderful things.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony was scenic. Bars and restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with clean, updated rooms. Great location to walk to restaurants or get buses.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Good shopping nearby laundry services a little pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Enjoyed the pool. Highly recommend a balcony room. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bed and pillows were extremly comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and comfortable hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, convenient, beautiful river view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel, lovely staff, very close walk to the Main Street - Oliver Plunkett. Would definitely stay here again when heading to Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The checkin clerk was SO helpful. We had issues with our ferry and bad storms and travelled through the night arriving 12 hours early. He found us a room so we could get some sleep (and it was a lovely room!) Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent gym. I used the punching bag and lifted weights while staying at the hotel. Staff are super friendly too.
Chocolate Fondant at Hotel
Waterstones Bookstore
Breakfast at Clayton
Quay Coop
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel. Staff excellent .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better buffet breakfasts with lots of gluten free options. Short walk to a major pedestrian street with lots of pubs, shops, and restaurants. Had a nice swimming pool for swimming laps.
The hotel entrance at night.
Looking across from the hotel at night.
A nearby pub.
Lots of nearby shops.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Huge thanks to Jonathan and his team for a great evening. The UCC BComm of 85 class really enjoyed. Both service and quality of what we ate and drank was 2nd to none.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of pubs and shops to see in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy parking. Clean rooms and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM

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

Nice hotel in Cork City Centre

Nice hotel in centre of cork
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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