Imperial Hotel

Hotel with spa, near Cork City Hall

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Experience the best of Cork at Imperial Hotel, with its elegant vibe and central location. Unwind in the spa or library, enjoy a coffee or meal at Sketch restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms cater to work needs while a bar offers relaxation options.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
$142 nightly
$161 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Rejuvenating spa escape
The full-service spa offers daily treatments including massages, body scrubs, and facials. A sauna and hot tub provide additional relaxation options.
Dining experiences galore
The hotel serves up culinary adventures at its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Delectable cooked-to-order breakfast starts each morning on a tasty note.
Dreamy sleep experience
Drift into slumber on hypo-allergenic and premium bedding. Late-night hunger? The 24-hour room service at this hotel comes to the rescue.

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Glounthaune Station - 16 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lafayettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cork Opera House and Cork City Hall. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Helena's serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a sauna. The helpful staff and central location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 124 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (EUR 15.00 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (226 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1813
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Helena's - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fitzgerald's - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Lafayettes Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Imperial Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 60 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Helena's.

What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?

Imperial Hotel is in Cork City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from St. Patrick's Bridge and 5 minutes' walk from Cork City Hall. Travelers say the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, very good, and spectacular with a wide range of choices. (36 reviews)
  • The on-site dining options offered excellent cuisine and great service, with many guests praising the quality of the food and staff. (19 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Service staffRoomLocationBreakfastRestaurantParkingBedBarFoodHistory

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this hotel is lovely - would stay again and highly recommend.
deirdre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the friendly staff
Sir Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence all around as usual
paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fabulous breakfast, great choices
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect and all staff were excellent
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful Staff and great location
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff very friendly and welcoming . room very comfortable and very clean
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay
Casey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was just beautiful. Everyone was so great. The decorations for Christmas were just amazing and so festive but elegant as is the hotel. We arrive early and they let us use the lounge to warm up and have coffee or tea so we just really appreciated the staff kindness.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
kwan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very festive, beautiful decor. Spacious room. Lovely staff.
Deirdre, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We didn’t opt for breakfast.
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay!
Nora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place! It was ckean, friendly and close to everything. It was a special place and I love that they we setting up, in a big way, for Christmas.
Tammy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a beautiful hotel with a recently remodeled bar area!
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Convenient location and very nice rooms. Very helpful staff.
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The cozy room was fabulous and clean and had great little details. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms. Clean rooms great restaurants
Gary, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst and most expensive stay I’ve had out of many hotels in Ireland. Room smelled, it was extremely small, the plumbing made loud noises, the floor was dirty, the mattress was stiff and worn, the services at the spa were a joke, and the parking is very far away with only one drop off spot which is always taken. It’s not even worth it for the central location.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful
Alex, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms with extremely helpful staff. Highly recommend to anyone looking to stay a few nights in Cork.
Aaron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a beautiful property.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated. Fabulous cafe and bar areas. Can't beat the location in Cork.
Annie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property. Friendly staff. On-site bar and restaurant were a huge plus. Very clean, rooms spacious. Would stay again!
Halle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff weee unhelpful I had a conference stand , had to unload myself, try to find kids and put up in ballroom Staff should be readily available at drop off points outside hotel to unload with customers
Anne, 1-night trip