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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Cork Opera House

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Property entrance
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Cafe
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor pool
Experience the best of Cork at Imperial Hotel, with its elegant vibe and central location. Unwind in the spa or library, enjoy a coffee or meal at Sketch restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms cater to work needs while a bar offers relaxation options.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Laundry
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has 8 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Indoor pool
Spa

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
20 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
8 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
6 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
20 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cork City Centre, a neighborhood in Cork, Imperial Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Cork City Hall and Blackrock Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Cork Opera House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours and other activities like golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cork Opera House
Located close to Cork City Hall and University College Cork, Imperial Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a facial, or a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Helena's, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 60 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 60 (subject to availability).

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Cork City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cork Kent Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were large and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay, right near city center and food court.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming, the staff was helpful and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel close to the harbor, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

damhnait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and a great location near shops cafes etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good food, clean, friendly staff, but the interior is aging (with slanted floors) in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic hotel and it was conveniently located in a area close to the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location with a great restaurant. I wish I could have stayed longer to take advantage of the amenities. The only thing was that the WiFi was weak and unstable but I would still stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the hotel, but feel like it was overpriced. And the parking was a bit of a hike.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful historic hotel with elegant style and the Most Helpful Staff! Grand entrance adorned with overflowing flower pots and outdoor cafe style tables. Best hotel I’ve stayed in during my 3 week hotel in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! I felt like I was in the Titanic. Frederick Douglas lounge don’t miss it - complementary beverages for hotel guest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful, we only stay for one night but it was pleasant. Easy walk to restaurants and very clean. Staff are very nice. The launch is very nice and enjoyable music to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel with incredible, helpful staff. Historical charm with modern amenities, in the heart of Cork. I'd stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is good. I didn’t like the room. Very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant old hotel, fairly well maintained (carpets in room has seen better days, and the walls could use a touch up in areas to keep it to standard to seen in common areas of this hotel). Quiet and comfortable, conducive to a good nights sleep. Our best stay in Ireland yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, parking with hire cars inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Imperial!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms. A beautiful bar with amazing live music. Very helpful staff. A glamorous old hotel which was very cozy for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and accessible. disappointed that they charge to use the spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel very much. Breakfast was great. Also the staffs were very friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was sub par at best. Frank was the only friendly and helpful staff. Room was dingy , smelled of smoke and not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Amenities
Rooms and entire property was absolutely lovely. The decor was beyond beautiful. She gave us the wrong parking gate code which was a pain but easily fixed. Mistakes happen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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