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Clayton Hotel Cork City

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near University College Cork

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Flat-screen TV, pay movies
Indoor pool
View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room with Balcony Riverview | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Balcony Riverview

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double & Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

Cork City Centre stay.A stay at this Cork City Centre hotel places you steps from Cork City Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Oliver Plunkett Street. Custom House and Crane Lane Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • English Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University College Cork - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 10 min walk
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cork City

4-star eco-certified hotel near University College Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The eco-certified Clayton Hotel Cork City also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 197 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Clayton Hotel Cork City offers 197 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Clarion Cork
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clayton Hotel Cork City to the airport?

Clayton Hotel Cork City is 4.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cork City on Oct 12, 2025 start from $170.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clayton Hotel Cork City.

How close is Clayton Hotel Cork City to the beach?

This hotel is 14.7 mi (21-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 14.8 mi (22-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Clayton Hotel Cork City, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Clayton Hotel Cork City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12.

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City have a pool?

Clayton Hotel Cork City features an indoor pool.

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Clayton Hotel Cork City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clayton Hotel Cork City to downtown Cork?

Clayton Hotel Cork City is 0.3 mi away from Cork.

Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cork City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to city center but several blocks to get there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lowam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely staff. Just gets a bit hot and loud at night but would stay here again. We left the window open while we slept and it helped a good amount.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

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

Great

Great hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast selection! Perfect location for walking to the main downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Cork stay

The hotel is nicely located for pubs and restaurants. Check in was fine. We did not have enough towels and no washcloths. Room was a little stuffy. Parking underground was ok but you had to pay it was discounted. Avg hotel but nice front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pluses - Very helpful receptionist. Nice room with good view. Leisure facility ok; tired, needs maintenance. Negative - Reported sink blockage not fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ALISON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good size room with a comfortable bed. Good spa facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for a gig taking place at the virgin media park. The hotel is right by the bus stop to from the airport which was about a 20 minute ride from, cost of about 1.50e one way. The bus station and other stops was also literally 5 minute walk from the hotel. The venue itself also a 10 minute bus ride. Walkable from Oliver Plunkett street and the main streets for shopping/pubs etc. I’d contacted the hotel beforehand to see if the pool and other facilities would be accessible before and after checkout as we had early and late flights, and they promptly responded advising they were though we didn’t end up using them. The hotel kept our bags all day before checking in and all day after checking out. Staff were all really friendly and welcoming and helpful. The room was a deluxe double bed and single bed absolutely ideal for 2 friends to share or for couples or a family for an over night or as a base. Would stay again. No problems
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodi

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, PRESTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff were not prepared and food was just ok. Property itself was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, really central, great staff, lovely room. Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I’m not sure if this is one of those places that treats Expedia customers differently but our room seemed run down and off the beaten path. The floor of the shower was yellow and meant to be white, which I found very off putting especially for the cost and comparing it to the other hotels we stayed in for a similar price during our trip. Trying to find our room coming off the elevator was confusing as there were several directional signs but nothing that included our room number. In the room there was a coffee set up but no kettle. If you washed tea you needed to get it through the Nespresso machine and it came out yellow with old coffee grounds included. The parking under the hotel was convenient but be warned that it is a one lane enter/exit and no way of telling if someone is coming up or going down until you are on the ramp. The location is very convenient as it is right next to the Merchant/English Market area so lots of restaurants nearby. However I would not return because the room condition did not seem worth the price when there are other options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, in your lively city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, so close to everything. Staff amazing, friendly, and rooms huge size for price. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025