Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Cork Opera House

Choose dates to view prices

Located in the Victorian Quarter, The Metropole Hotel offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy regional dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with free in-room WiFi. The property features a business center and a 24-hour front desk for traveler assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Signature Twin Room

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • English Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 8 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sin É - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paladar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cork Opera House
Located close to English Market and University College Cork, The Metropole Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Regional cuisine. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Cocktail bar, alfresco dining, open select days

Isaacs Hotel Cork City

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,033 reviews
Isaacs Hotel Cork City

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Met Bar
  • Riverview Restaurant
  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night

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 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; 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Gresham Metropole
Gresham Metropole Cork
Gresham Metropole Hotel
Gresham Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Cork
The Metropole Hotel Cork
The Metropole Hotel Hotel
The Metropole Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Metropole Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Metropole Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Metropole Hotel located?

Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cork Opera House and English Market. University College Cork and Cork City Gaol are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cork Kent Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grenat hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, but our room was very humid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel main areas are in stunning condition after the refit. The rooms are in need of a definite revamp. The hotel is excellent for convenience to access travel links, being able to nip down the street or head out for something to eat lots of availablity in that respect but a good revamp in the rooms would set this hotel miles apart from the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Mario

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

Excellent

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very convenient to everything. Staff was extremely friendly & helpful. Negatives: no wash cloths, windows were broken or handle only reachable by standing on the bed, small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a perfect location of buses, the train station, shopping and restaurants. The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff very accommodating. We just loved Lorraine. She is a delight and treated us as family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style elegance Electrical hookups contrained
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the ambiance of this landmark! It was relaxing, clean and nostalgic!! Would definitely go back there and also recommend it to friends visiting Ireland!(Cork City!)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old fashioned hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful, loved this property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Met is a lovely old hotel! The room was great, clean and quiet. They have a nice bar/restaurent and live piano background music on our day of arrival. Easy access to the shops, food and late night music if that what you want.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location of the property. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Highly Recommend

Excellent location near restaurants, bars, and cafes. Quick drive to Blarney Castle. Our room was small but clean and comfortable. Don’t miss breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean staff very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Good location Dated room Poor bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Awkward for parking and drop off. Large stairs to carry luggage and limited room size. Needs some tlc. Reception on 2 floor. No place to drop luggage at front so had to use parking garage and drag luggage up staurs and down the street. For all their inconvenience breakfast should have been included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and rooms were great. No A/Cbut a fan in room worked perfect. Temperature of the hot water could be higher.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, helpful team. No a/c control in room so got quite hot during the night, apart from that was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money.

Stayed here rolling a business conference and the noise on the street was crazy. Constant noise and I am not a light sleeper at all. The fan in the toilet would wake me up. The hotel is going unglued renovation and the banging starts at 8am on the nose. Nespresso advertised but 4 decaf pods provided. Poor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Metropole has undergone an impressive restoration and was a wonderful place to stay. We had to navigate the construction on MacCurtain St, but beyond that had easy access to Patrick Street and the shopping districts of Cork. The staff were lovely and the accommodations very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

shane

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

Ok stay

Great location.. staff were very friendly.. but bar staff were slow. Also food was poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.