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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

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Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • ‪Paladar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cork Coffee Roasters - ‬2 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 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on Oct 29, 2025 start from $166.64, 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.

Reviews

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

8/10 Good

James

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very convenient to everything. Staff was extremely friendly & helpful. Negatives: no wash cloths, windows were broken or handle only reachable by standing on the bed, small rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good staff, great breakfast, but the room had a heater that we could not turn off (in June), and despite asking the hotel for assistance, the heat remained on for 2 days straight as we sweated out our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No sleep.

Lovely hotel lobby and bar but this hotel has only double beds in all rooms and we had room at front of hotel and got no sleep with the constant noise from late night revellers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old style elegance Electrical hookups contrained
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

4/10 Poor

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was hard to find as well as the lobby ! The building is undergoing renovations and the lobby is on the first floor - little awkward signage …but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheng

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with high ceilings, friendly staff and great food! Getting there and parking were problematic; no parking on-site, but they have an arrangement with a garage five doors down.only problem is there was no indication of this, and the hotel address in GPS had us circling the block and trying to drive down non-existant roads on their website map! An indication of the parking garage address would have saved us over an hour of driving around, calling, and getting confusing information.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a perfect location of buses, the train station, shopping and restaurants. The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff very accommodating. We just loved Lorraine. She is a delight and treated us as family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Mitcham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Undergoing a major remodel so it is not for the handicapped . Stairs just to get the elevator. Remodel should be done by June. Otherwise excellent. Lovely staff, convenient to main shopping area and the train Station
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Awkward for parking and drop off. Large stairs to carry luggage and limited room size. Needs some tlc. Reception on 2 floor. No place to drop luggage at front so had to use parking garage and drag luggage up staurs and down the street. For all their inconvenience breakfast should have been included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money.

Stayed here rolling a business conference and the noise on the street was crazy. Constant noise and I am not a light sleeper at all. The fan in the toilet would wake me up. The hotel is going unglued renovation and the banging starts at 8am on the nose. Nespresso advertised but 4 decaf pods provided. Poor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

María

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old hotel, the toilet was not properly working, no A/C. It is well located, no parking on site but there is a parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025