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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with bars and a health club

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Lunch served, alfresco dining
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
The River Lee Hotel provides a peaceful escape with wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room. Guests can enjoy outdoor meals at The River Club, find comfort by the lobby fireplace, or join fitness classes at the on-site health club.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Western Road, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cork City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 16 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie Maddisons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ichigo Ichie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Alibi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Depeche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Upscale hotel near University College Cork
Located close to Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Glucksman Gallery, The River Lee Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The River Club, offers lunch, light fare, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 182 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and highchairs

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 and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lee Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The River Lee Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The River Lee Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The River Lee Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Cork, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University College Cork, Glucksman Gallery, and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. Triskel Arts Centre and Cork Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Cork Kent Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel.. excellent location - loved the perks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for exploring Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central area, a lot to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel communal areas were lovely and the restaurant was excellent. The rooms are a little dated but I understand are planned for refurbishment. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially the restaurant waiting staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable. Food was delicious. Everything was super clean and the hotel staff were friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was lovely! Room was great. Bathroom was great. Beds were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Located in a busy part of town. I had a nine passenger van that I had to park, and they had a nice parking garage under the hotel that was very convenient. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and stylish hotel with very friendly staff and an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to place for a city break. Very comfortable, clean and the service is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Excellent staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Only criticism is there were no outlets near the beds to charge phones and no USB ports in the walls. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Loved this hotel

I couldn't fault the river lee hotel , the staff were excellent, and so friendly.food was amazing and beautiful bar and restaurant areas.. Big rooms with comfortable beds. Also a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern , comfortable beds. Easy, safe walk to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

The River Lee is the place to be!!

Celebrated my wife’s birthday in Cork and choosing the River Lee Hotel exceeded her expectations!! Our room had an exceptional view of the city overlooking the river, and was very comfortable. The staff made our stay memorable, especially the service in the lounge after we attended a show in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the early for its comfort and attention to detail. We were upgraded upon arrival and our floor had with himself made coffee station and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Ward

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

Happy

The room made us feel so cozy. We loved strolling the nearby streets. It was the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was beautiful, the fire places, the bar, the dining outside was pretty, the food was delicious, the breakfast options were fantastic, the gym, sauna, the staff , convenient parking and candles smelled amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip James wilson

Top class service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to be
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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