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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Indulge in luxurious treatments then connect over coffee. Discover why this upscale hotel is the perfect blend of convenience and charm.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
6 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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. Visit our Cork travel guide
Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick\'s Bridge showing heritage elements, a river or creek and a bridge
    St. Patrick's Bridge
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • City center of Cork, Republic of Ireland
    Cork Opera House
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market showing interior views and markets as well as a small group of people
    English Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
    University College Cork
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cork City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Oliver Plunkett
    2 min walk
  • Lafayettes
    1 min walk
  • Butlers Chocolate Café
    2 min walk
  • The Crane Lane
    1 min walk
  • Market Lane
    3 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 manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a hot stone 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), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • A ballroom, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. Hotel looked beautiful for Christmas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic hotel was decorated well for the holidays. Best possible location. Great staff. Spotless clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! It was ckean, friendly and close to everything. It was a special place and I love that they we setting up, in a big way, for Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cozy room was fabulous and clean and had great little details. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was neat and clean. But the safe was not working
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Friendly staff. On-site bar and restaurant were a huge plus. Very clean, rooms spacious. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HILLARY

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely room, and a very pleasant stay. We shared a lovely snack in the restaurant. We had an appointment early today so we didn’t have breakfast, but I have had it recently and it’s very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Great stay 🌞

Wonderful hotel with wonderful staff. Got complimentary bubbles by arrival. Definitely stay there the next time in Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our home base for a week exploring County Cork. Great location, delightful staff and wonderfully comfortable. 10/10!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Jacob

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

Everything done right.

Great hotel. Great location. Excellent service. All the little things done right makes a big difference. Can’t recommend more!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was great and all the staff was exceptional except for one who was very rude and not very helpful. The hotel is dated and the breakfast restaurant food and service left a lot to be desired..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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