Located in the heart of Cork city, The Imperial Hotel is less than a minute’s walk from Cork’s main shopping district restaurants and nightlife. It boasts air-conditioned rooms and Escape Spa. From classic rooms to the penthouse, the rooms feature smart TVs, free WiFi, Nespresso machines and toiletries. Sketch restaurant offers Cork City’s best cocktails and food. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes and an extensive range of cocktails and wine in a vibrant and relaxed setting. Guests can enjoy a coffee or light bite in Lafayette's, while No.76, the hotel's main bar, serves cocktails. At the spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, facials and massages. The spa also features an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical mist showers. Guests must pre-book at a cost of €20 per person for 60 Minutes at The Vitality Suite with Hydrotherapy and Steam Time. Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells and St. Fin Barre's Cathedral are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
or
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Cork

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Susan
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff were very friendly and hotel is beautiful great location
  • Michael
    Ireland Ireland
    The best location for strolling the city - while the room was small the bed was very comfortable
  • Deborah
    Ireland Ireland
    It's a very classy and timeless decor and the location is perfect for shopping or a night out
  • Sheila
    Ireland Ireland
    I liked the old world feel of the rooms and the bed was supercomfortable.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    From the moment we walked into the property it was magical the Christmas decor was stunning .
  • Rachel
    Ireland Ireland
    Suite was large, great whirlpool bath, quiet location. Bed comfort was just okay.
  • Noreen
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Felt very festive.
  • Pawle
    Ireland Ireland
    Location is great, staff excellent. Room comfortable.
  • Mairead
    Ireland Ireland
    Just excellent- staff facilities everything. I’ve never have a bad experience there.
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    Very good breakfast good choice and very friendly staff

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Sketch
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Lafayettes
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Imperial Hotel Cork City
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Activities

  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 15 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Imperial Hotel Cork City takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 500 is required on arrival. That's about £414. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel does not have a car park but there is parking available for an additional fee in a private car park located a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Street parking is free of charge from 18:30 to 08:30 Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

When booking for 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The Spa is closed on bank holiday Mondays.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Imperial Hotel Cork City

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City has 2 restaurants:

    • Sketch
    • Lafayettes

  • The prices at Imperial Hotel Cork City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Imperial Hotel Cork City on this page.

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City is 250 yards from the centre of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Imperial Hotel Cork City can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Imperial Hotel Cork City is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Imperial Hotel Cork City offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Pub crawls
    • Beauty Services
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Facial treatments
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness

  • Room options at Imperial Hotel Cork City include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Triple
    • Suite