The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cork Opera House

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

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

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Twin Room

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

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

  • 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

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

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.

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

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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 Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on Nov 19, 2025 start from $137.77, 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 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.