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The Metropole Hotel

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Located close to Cork Opera House and English Market, 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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Basic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Signature Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

DOUBLE BUSINESS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Victorian Quarter, a neighborhood in Cork, The Metropole Hotel is near a train station. Cork City Gaol and Blarney Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit English Market. Check out an event or a game at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, and consider making time for Titanic Trail, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cork travel guide
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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • A river with a bridge, red brick buildings, and a church steeple.
    St. Patrick's Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a modern glass building, and a green-roofed tower.
    Cork Opera House
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The English Market in Cork, featuring brick architecture and a crowd of people.
    English Market
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Everyman Palace Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cork City Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Moxy Hotel
    4 min walk
  • Market Lane
    5 min walk
  • 5 Points Cafe
    2 min walk
  • The Corner House
    3 min walk

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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

  • 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
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

Property payment types

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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

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and central hotel - ideally suited for exploring Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I stayed in during my trip! Staff went above and beyond, great location, breakfast was delicious, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kajal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the location was very convenient. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality furnished, attentive staff and nice room. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff,location were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Metropole was absolutely wonderful. The staff were so helpful and attentive. We got great recommendations for restaurants and things to do. The breakfast service was delicious and the staff were attentive. The hotel is beautiful and our rooms were very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good view. Breakfast amazing with great service all round. Great location, 10 min walk to centre of cork. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel, lovely older style hotel comfy bed centrally located clean and fairly priced for city hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place, lovely room, lovely staff and amazingly clean!
Standard double room.
Amazing breakfast especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location, and staff were generally helpful, however the hotel its self needs updating in regards to its rooms and amenities. Our room was like a sweat box with the fan making little to no difference. The window could barely open and even during the night a breeze was not circulating. Air con is a necessity in the summer months. Thank God we were only staying 1 night or would have moved hotels. Bathroom was not that clean and in need of a paint job. We had requested an extra fan but request was not fulfilled
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great location. Breakfast needs improvement- not much selection on continental buffet and some of the food in the Irish breakfast was dried out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location with a wonderful history. It wasn’t really a four star experience: carpets need to be replaced, our toilet didn’t flush properly and shower didn’t drain well. Asked for a new room and was told maintenance would be available in the morning
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room the staff were absolutely out of this world!! Thank you for everything especially the happy birthdays been said to my boyfriend he was very chuffed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Odelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable and in a good location. It is a historic hotel and with that there are certain things that will not look as new as a newer hotel. It is still a solid hotel, the room was a little smaller than others. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast, accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shaun Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Staff were outstanding… Only complaint was no tea/coffee/kettle in the room 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch attitude of the staff and inviting decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The breakfast was simply superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Great property and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for a visit to cork
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024