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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall

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Property entrance
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Cafe
Indoor pool
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

Cork City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cork City Centre hotel, you'll find Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall
Imperial Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Imperial Hotel.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 226 sq ft of conference space
  • 21 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1813
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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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Imperial Hotel Cork
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Imperial Hotel to the airport?

Imperial Hotel 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 Imperial Hotel?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on Oct 5, 2025 start from $176.54, 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 Imperial Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Imperial Hotel.

How close is Imperial Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.8 mi (21-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 14.9 mi (22-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Imperial Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Imperial Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 60 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Imperial Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Imperial Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Imperial Hotel have a restaurant?

Imperial Hotel is home to Helena's, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Imperial Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, facials, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Imperial Hotel to downtown Cork?

Imperial Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cork.

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful venue, staff and establishment. A pleasure to stay here thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is lovely with a beautifully updated piano bar. There’s a nice little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The rooms were a little outdated but were still very nice. The only thing we didn’t like was the parking lot was about a kilometre away so make sure you drop your bags off at the hotel first
Lobby
Piano bar
Piano bar
Piano bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

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

great

centrally located. bathroom small but overall room nice for the area. fun bar downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I liked that it was centrally located and the history of the hotel. What I didn’t care for was the attitudes of the staff and service that we received. Welcome lounge was dirty and not stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful hotel and you are lucky if you can get a room!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, bad experience. I booked a ‘classic double’ room at this hotel as a treat. My partner and I are in a long distance relationship and our diaries finally allowed for one evening together and we decided to meet in Cork and make it special. I arrived at the hotel and was told I’d been upgraded to a better twin room. I explained I’d booked a double and would rather refuse the upgrade and stick with my double original room. The receptionist then, rather curtly, explained that a ‘classic double’ just meant a room for double occupancy, not a double bed. I told her Expedia showed pictures of a double bed in the room, to which she said that the Expedia photos were wrong and that I had booked a twin room not a double and the hotel was full and I could only have a twin room. This conversation continued for a few minutes until I found my booking confirmation that clearly stated I had booked a double bed. At this point the receptionist backed down and sent me to get a drink while she checked what could be done. I waited around half an hour before returning to see what was going on. They had found a room, gave me the key and sent me on my way (they didn’t apologise). The room was lovely, but an accessible room, which meant the advertised bath was missing and the shower was faulty with poor drainage, cutting showers short due to the bathroom flooding. By the time this was sorted the restaurant had shut they only provide toasted sandwiches for room service. So our night aw
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointing Stay – Not Worth the Price We booked a premium suite for two nights at $600 CAD per night and were extremely let down. The room was dirty, the bed damaged, no basic amenities (no hairdryer, toothbrushes, or water), and we had to ask for everything. The bathroom fan didn’t work, and the space felt unclean. Most staff were dismissive, making us feel like we were exaggerating. Only Mary at the front desk was kind and helpful. When we asked to change rooms, we were told nothing was wrong. The manager’s attitude at checkout was the worst part. Despite saying we were on vacation and just wanted to feel good, he spoke with a harsh tone and told us, “You just don’t like to be challenged.” As women visiting from abroad, we left feeling disrespected, awkward, and very unwelcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a premium suite for two nights at $600 CAD per night and were extremely let down. The room was dirty, the bed damaged, no basic amenities (no hairdryer, toothbrushes, or water), and we had to ask for everything. The bathroom fan didn’t work, and the space felt unclean. The management staffs were dismissive making us feel like we were exaggerating. However Mary at the front desk was kind and helpful. When we asked to change rooms, we were told nothing was wrong and we were making things up and they rejected the refund request. The senior manager’s attitude was the worst part. Despite saying we were on vacation and just wanted to feel good, he spoke with a harsh tone and told us, “You just don’t like to be challenged.” As women visiting from abroad, we left feeling disrespected, awkward, and very unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with group
A lovely classic property in the heart of downtown. Check-in was easy and the rooms were nice. The price definitely feels related to the downtown accessibility because while the rooms were nice and comfortable, they were clearly dated with visible wear and tear. The related restaurant was fine with a variety of breakfast options, though the food was ok, many of the serving staff seamed like they were training. The location and the classic appeal is the selling point, though it didn’t quite feel like the price point was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict, Westlake

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to walk to everything. Great restaurants and cafes nearby. Shopping around the block. The parking is just a little tricky, make sure you stop at the hotel first before trying to park. Lovely hotel, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Jupiter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and majestic hotel. Staff were super helpful and extraordinarily nice. Room was gorgeous. Only downside was that the room was very cold. Fantastic location, close to everything that was needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie McCulloch, Clearwater Beach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Parking was a bit of a hike.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gearoid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I expected so much more. The room we had was like a dungeon. You couldn't open the window as it was up against an outside corrugated wall. The heating didn't work . We had to phone receptionto get the air con going but the radiator still did not work. The room was tiny and the expeller in the bathroom came on immediately on turning on the bathroom light so it woke my partner when I need to use the bathroom. Charging €15 to park your car in a car park which was a 5 min walk away was the most expensive in Ireland. To use the hot tub was €20 extortionate. No nice seating area in the foyer. This is an overpriced city hotel which at best is very ordinary. Its 2 star at best with crazy prices. Its not a Brehon Hotel or similar. Soooo disappointed as I was expecting so much more
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an old historical hotel, it is stunningly beautiful. Also as an old hotel, floors are creaky from rooms above and the plumbing can be heard from above room. Lovely room but terrible view of adjacent rooftops. Fitzgerald bar is a piece of art in itself. Pricey hotel but central and elegant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Something went on in that room before I arrived but room appeared clean. I came across papers and Trojan package at the bottom of the bed. Although I was a bit disgusted, it was too late to complain, so I kept it to myself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, WILMINGTON

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025