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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 6-minute walk to Cork Opera House

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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

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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
Premium bedding
9 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 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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Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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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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
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
Premium bedding
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 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
Premium bedding
6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lafayettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬1 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 massage, or a body scrub 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), a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Massage treatment rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • 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

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

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1038 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1038 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated. Fabulous cafe and bar areas. Can't beat the location in Cork.
Stayed 2 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

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

Evan

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

Greg

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Love it

Amazing, can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Awesome

Beautiful room with great comfortable bed. Helpful and welcoming staff. Will stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in the city center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful hotel and you are lucky if you can get a room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOROTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old refurbished hotel in the middle of everything. Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay in Cork
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly comfortable, older hotel, renovated in parts. Very friendly staff. Room temperature was difficult to control. Beds are a bit small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just wonderful! Beautiful. Most surprising to me was the size of the rooms...so much larger than I would have expected from such a gorgeous older hotel. Good location and supreme customer experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great. Beautiful hotel. The room could have been cleaner. There were stains on the rug and hair in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Busier area but felt safe. And a lot to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Also loved the hotel a d staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room overall a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

Excellent - Highly Recommend

The Imperial Hotel was grand, spacious, and beautifully clean. Staff was friendly and accommodating, the room was pristine, and the entire hotel was beautifully-decorated. My wife and I enjoyed the superb walkability to shops/pubs/restaurants directly behind the hotel as well. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is lovely with a beautifully updated piano bar. There’s a nice little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The rooms were a little outdated but were still very nice. The only thing we didn’t like was the parking lot was about a kilometre away so make sure you drop your bags off at the hotel first
Lobby
Piano bar
Piano bar
Piano bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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