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Reviews of Imperial Hotel Cork City 4 stars

76 South Mall, Cork, Ireland

#6 of 39 hotels in Cork

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3805 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel and a brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Access to the various areas of the hotel is through three different elevators. My mother and I were in different sections, so it was a bit confusing for her. Also, at her age of 91 it would have made sense to give her a walk-in shower, instead she got a bathtub she dared not use for fear of falling (I got the walk-in shower, but found out too late to switch with her).

    Great ambience, really nice hotel. The hotel bar is great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to complain about.

    WE had an upgraded room, very nice. The location is great right in the heart of Cork and there was a very good range of breakfast choices.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Memorable Experience and Central to Cork City
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    I can't recommend The Imperial Hotel enough. From the outset, it was with great ease checking in, arriving to our rooms, adding breakfast and so on. The hotel staff are excellent, professional, friendly and it was effortless when we had some minor requests. The Imperial is centrally located and is the perfect place to walk to local pubs, restaurants, attractions, the English Market and shops etc., and the hotel is a five-minute walk from a recommended carpark. The hotel amenities were spot on for our two-night stay, and need I say the bar is fantastic! The rooms are characteristic of the hotel's history and they are comfortable. We dined in the Imperial's restaurant Sketch on our second night and we can't recommend the dining experience enough. The restaurant staff were excellent and very attentive. The food (pictures attached) was fantastic. Thank you to the Imperial's staff for such a memorable stay and we look forward to more staycations in the future.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel in the heart of the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking was not on site, but only a 5 min walk away.

    The hotel was centrally located, near all the attractions we wanted to see. We could walk everywhere. Breakfast was delicious!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    A wonderful two days in the best hotel you could stay in..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We were welcomed by a charming young lady. Our room was exceptional in decor comfort and was spotless. I would say it’s the best room I have ever stayed in. Definitely want to return

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant and would definitely return
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car park isn’t ideal location with bags etc and trying to get everything from the car park to the hotel and vice versa

    Beautiful interior. Relaxing atmosphere and very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Whole experience was really really good.

    Friendly, professional staff - all of them. Food was fabulous.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double/Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Myself and my fiancé stayed for two nights our stay was exceptional the food in the restaurant was excellent the spa escape was amazing only issue was the noise morning staff really need to keep noise down we were woken up to a lot of noise at 6:30 definitely a recommendation

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the rain dampened our trip.

    From the moment we stepped out of the car the Concerige and Doorman made us so welcome. Front staff and house keeping were very friendly. Room was very comfortable and the pillows were perfect 🤩

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Beautifull atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not to pay for parking

    Everthing was just good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are adequate, but not overly large. But Cork is such an interesting place,we spent little time in our room anyway.

    A hotel that harked back to the glamour of past decades, with the sophistication of the era on display. Doorman, well-maintained surroundings, and attentive staff gave a special feeling. The staff were an asset too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    2 nights in Cork
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, old world charm, good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, that is why both my husband & I have stayed here several times

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    One of the best hotels in Ireland.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing whatsoever.

    liked everything about the stay, especially the way all staff worked hard to make us feel welcome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a junior suite and the bathroom I think didn’t match the name. I have stayed in 3 star hotel where the shower was more spacious or atleast had a rain shower.

    The location was great. The staff were very accommodating and the meal at the sketch restaurant was beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift didn't work, but only a minor detail.

    The convenience location to city centre, the warm welcome of staff and excellent clean room, overall fantastic experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location! Will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent and staff were delightful! Rooms were very clean. Lovely finishing touches and great aesthetics

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Double/Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not something that will put me off staying here again, but when entering the hotel, you pass by the bar and restaurant area before reaching the check-in desk. It was very noisy, even in the early afternoon, and slightly distracted from the atmosphere.

    Lovely room with a large, comfortable bed. Extra touches such as a minibar with complimentary drinks and customised chocolate were nice. I was very impressed with the segregated bin for recycling as I feel it is a must. The management clearly cares about guests' needs and strives to provide everything you might need during your stay. The staff were very friendly and considerate.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing our room was on a slant and my mother is 82 and it put her off the room ..

    Beautiful hotel fabulous through out ...Central location..highly recommend..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    I felt really special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s classiness/opulence.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Exceeded expectations. I will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perhaps breakfast could have been included for a price of over 300€ for one night.

    Loved the room, location for easy access to central locations. Staff were attentive and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay in the heart of Cork city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wonderful stay in the heart of Cork, lots of history in the hotel, very nicely maintained, room was extremely comfortable and we had an amazing rest, staff was helpful, also breakfast was delicious, highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Proper luxury in the heart of a vibrant city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If there was a down side, it was the view from the bedroom window. However, given this is a hotel in the heart of the vibrant city of Cork, why on earth would you be sat in your room looking out the window?

    This is an elegant, sophisticated and stylish establishment that truly lives up to its reputation as a classic hotel. From the moment you pull up outside to the moment you leave the staff are attentive, polite and kind. Nothing is too much for any of them. The building is spectacular, particularly the cathedral like main foyer, and the place is spotless. The rooms are large and the beds huge. With 24/7 front desk service you will want for nothing during your stay here.

    Stayed in April 2024

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