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Clayton Hotel Cork City

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near University College Cork

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.
A modern building with multiple floors and large windows, reflecting on the water.
A modern hotel room with large windows, a dining area, and a living space.
A modern living room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.
An indoor dining area with high wooden ceilings and arched windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lapps Quay, Cork, Cork
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, a TV, and a laptop.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double & Single Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a wall-mounted picture, and bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double & Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a wall-mounted picture, and bedside lamps.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Balcony Riverview

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a desk, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Double Room with Balcony Riverview

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

View all photos for Executive King Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair with a plate of fruit and a glass of wine, and a painting on the wall.

Executive King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Oliver Plunkett Street - 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

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
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cork City

4-star 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.

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 air-conditioned 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.

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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

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available
  • Self parking on site (EUR 19 per night)

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 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

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Self parking fee: EUR 19 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, 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.

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

Clarion Cork
Clayton Hotel Health Club Cork City
Cork Clarion Hotel
Cork Clarion
Clayton Hotel Health Club
Clayton Health Club Cork City
Clayton Health Club
Clayton Cork City
Clarion Hotel Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City Cork
Clayton Hotel Cork City Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cork City Hotel Cork

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 Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cork City on Nov 15, 2026 start from $161, 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 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 19 per night.

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.

Clayton Hotel Cork City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience staying here. And a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the bus and train station - walking distance for tours and intercity travel. Restaurants and food and town center is walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel; helpful staff and close to restaurants and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly bar and desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall very happy with the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying and it was perfect. Unfortunately we missed the breakfast but our room was just what we needed. If we ever make it back to Cork this would be our go to hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean hotel and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, staff were helpful, parking was accessible but a little confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel clean easy check in and out. Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, all amenities, awesome gym, pool sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contemporary and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for 4 days while attending a conference. It was an excellent option, well located, reasonable price for the region, quite clean , convenient parking, good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel!! Everything about it—rooms, people, access to Cork and close to the train!! Wonderful staff, great breakfast, terrrific room. Enjoyed everything about the city iver two days…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice large rooms. Small balcony with a view over the river
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient location. Within walking distance of downtown. Rooms were clean and bathrooms were well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good and plentiful. Good choice if staying in Cork!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and out was a kiosk. Breakfast was great, room was clean. Easy to get to the parking garage. Staff was very helpful. I would recommend to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were wonderful. The bathroom in our room was a little less than desirable. The air conditioning in the room was very tricky to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026