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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University College Cork

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Popular LocationCork Opera House7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEnglish Market12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity College Cork3 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)7 min drive

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Double Room

8.4/10 Very Good
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Signature Double Room

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 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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About the neighborhood

Cork

Central Cork getaway .With a stay at this Victorian Quarter hotel, you'll be steps from Everyman Palace Theatre and Leisureplex. City Limits Comedy Club and Merchants Quay Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Cork Opera House - 7 min walk
  • Cork City Hall - 7 min walk
  • English Market - 12 min walk
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 8 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gallagher's - 2 min walk
  • White Rabbit Bar & BBQ - 2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
  • Thompsons Cork Restaurant & Microbrewery - 1 min walk
  • Sin E - 3 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

4-star hotel near University College Cork
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.

Languages

English

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 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: 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

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

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 10.00 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 fire extinguisher, 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

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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 May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on Jun 9, 2024 start from $170.47, 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.

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 every day from 7 AM to 10:30 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 10.00 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.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Arpan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good. Just the hand lotion dispenser didn’t work which means basic QA wasn’t carried out prior to check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was staying in Cork the night before a hospital procedure to avoid an exceptionally early start from home. Needed a bed, wake up call and taxi. Metropole took care of it all and made the experience so relaxing and smooth. I got a great night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed and arrived downstairs to the pre booked taxi. As I had to attend the hospital fasting the option to book a room without breakfast really suited me. Thanks to the team at the Metropole for making my stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katharine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location in Cork. Lots of pubs, shopping and restaurants in the area. Our hotel room was old, outdated and too warm. I feel very strongly that booking through a third party lands you in a lesser room if differences exist. Dealing with Expedia proved to be a mistake as hotels I booked direct were far nicer. Customer service issues were only with Expedia and not the properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay at the Metropole
This is a great hotel in Cork. We were told it's the best and I believe it. Everything was great....except....we were literally scammed out of 20 euros by one of the bartenders. At dinner one night, where we odly had at least 3 different people tending to us, one of the bartenders asked if he could take our dishes and did we want dessert. My wife ordered some cake thing and ice cream to go up to the room. He then asked if we wanted to pay so we said yes. He brought over the payment machine and somehow the subject of tipping came up. He claimed that it's better to give cash due to some made up claim. We gave him 20 euro. He walks back to the bar and up to another tender is "snapping" the bill in front of her as in, "check this out". After that we never saw him again. After waiting at least 15 minutes for the takeaway dessert, some guy comes up with the cake on a plate and the ice cream in a bowl. And no fork or spoon. We were irate. My wife approached a wonderful young man named Ian who helped check in also and told him the story. He was trying to give us back the money but we said no, we just want the dessert and for someone to speak to the bartender. Ian asked if he could buy us another round of drinks, we declined. He then personally brought out the takeaway and we went to our room. Not 10 minutes later, Ian arrived with complimentary drinks. He was a really considerate guy. But that bartender was a jerk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though this is a old property it is clean. Staff are greay. Location terrific and quite. Great holiday decotation and smell is pleasent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon, Frankford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Metropole is in the center of things in Cork. The room we had was small but they did give me a room with a walk in shower that I had arranged prior. It is an older hotel and you can see that it’s gotten a little ruff around the edges but staff do their best to keep it clean and tidy. We ended up getting a rental car and parking was nearly and they validated for a reduced rate. Breakfast was not included. We stayed for a week. A budget friendly hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023