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The Metropole Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Cork Opera House

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A historic building with a corner turret, multiple stories, and a row of shops on the ground floor.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A table set with a tea service, sandwiches, pastries, and a champagne bottle.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a central decorative vase, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Place, Everyman Palace Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Double Room

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
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Signature Double

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cork

Central Cork getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Victorian Quarter hotel, you'll find Cork Opera House and English Market. University College Cork and Cork City Gaol are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Everyman Palace Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cork City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • English Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Chateau - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

4-star hotel near Cork Opera House
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Metropole Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1897
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Metropole Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Gym

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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
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The Metropole Hotel Cork
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Metropole Hotel to the airport?

The Metropole Hotel is 4.9 mi (8-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropole Hotel?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $215, including 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 The Metropole Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Metropole Hotel.

How close is The Metropole Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 15 mi (22-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 15.1 mi (23-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Metropole Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Metropole Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Metropole Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Metropole Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12.00 per night.

Does The Metropole Hotel have a pool?

The Metropole Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Metropole Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Regional cuisine and light fare.

Does The Metropole Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Metropole Hotel to downtown Cork?

The Metropole Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Cork.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Cork is a lively city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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

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

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice hotel, and friendly staff. Everything was clean and comfortable — great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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

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

Bruno

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

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

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location , breakfast and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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

Andrew

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

4/10 Poor

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very old style. The rooms were lacking. Walls were scratched up-carpet was stained. It was clean. And the lobby was beautiful! Breakfast was really good, but lacking good customer service. Boiler broke down first day there. Had no hot water or heat. They did switch me over to a really nice hotel and paid for it themselves. So that was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location with clean & comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023