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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Cork, Ireland

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On the banks of Cork’s River Lee, this luxurious hotel is a 5-minute walk from central Cork. It boasts air-conditioned rooms, bistro, and secure, on-site car parking.

The spacious rooms at the River Lee Hotel have floor-to-ceiling windows and are decorated in fresh light colours and modern fabrics. They feature a flat-screen satellite TV, free internet access and bathrooms with a power shower and under-floor heating.

room right in the river lee. nice view of the town and scenery. very quiet couldn’t hear a thing outside my room. clean room. nice beds. nice bathroom. staff gave great recommendation for Italian restaurant within 10 minute walk (Bocelli’s). friendly staff and live piano player in the evening.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,304 reviews
Price from
£206
per night

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.

The hotel was par excellence!

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8.7
Fabulous
4,325 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

Facing Cork City Hall, the Clayton Hotel Cork overlooks the River Lee. It offers beautifully designed air-conditioned rooms, a health and spa centre with pool, and a fine restaurant.

Decorated in light modern colours, many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV or a 43-inch flat-screen TV.

high level hotel, good location, parking solution for 12eu overnight, pool and spa nice breakfast

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8.1
Very good
4,542 reviews
Price from
£162
per night

With views of Cork city and the harbour, the The Address Cork is situated 1 km from central Cork on Military Hill in the historic area of St Lukes. It has a 24-hour reception. Guests can enjoy satellite TV in the spacious bedrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is free onsite parking subject to availability.

The breakfast was lovely, fresh cooked to order and served hot. The room was large and comfortable.

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8
Very good
1,204 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

The boutique Hotel Isaacs Cork City is just a 5-minute walk from the city centre, including the English Market and Shandon Steeple. It offers spacious rooms, Greenes Restaurant, Cask Cocktail Bar and a courtyard with a floodlit waterfall.

Close to all areas in cork. The inside alley restaurant is very pretty. Room was spacious and well decorated

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8.6
Fabulous
2,986 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

In the heart of Cork City Centre, the Metropole Hotel Cork is just a short stroll from the city’s business district and many excellent shops, boutiques, theatres and galleries.

During your stay at the Metropole Hotel Cork, you can relax in one of 98 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with everything for a comfortable stay.

The location, everything was perfect!

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8.3
Very good
3,424 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

On the South Bank of the River Lee in Cork, The Kingsley Hotel features a luxury, organic Spa, a modern health club and an indoor pool. The hotel also offers conference facilities with 8 business suites and one elegant function room. Free WiFi available throughout.

Very friendly staff, very service minded. Really good experience.

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8.9
Fabulous
2,544 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

With its elevated position, Gabriel House looks out over Cork’s cathedral spires and the harbour. A 5-minute walk from the centre, the house is surrounded by landscaped gardens, offering en suite rooms and free WiFi.

Most rooms at Gabriel House Guesthouse boast stunning views of the garden and countryside. Rooms all feature TVs. All guests have access to filtered water and fresh ice available from reception.

Lovely, cozy guesthouse. Absolutely fabulous breakfast and wonderful staff

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8.7
Fabulous
4,225 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

This hotel is directly opposite Cork Airport with a free shuttle service. It is just a 10-minute drive from Cork City, where there are shops, vibrant bars and restaurants.

The Cork International Hotel is in Cork Airport Business Park. It has 140 luxurious bedrooms, 4 apartments and free overnight parking for guests.

Very easy to get to. Easy parking. Very friendly and helpful staff . Room was spacious and even had a fridge. Meals at restaurant were very good and inexpensive. Bar prices were very fair.

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8.7
Fabulous
3,717 reviews
Price from
£131
per night

With fantastic city views, The Montenotte Hotel is just one mile from Cork city centre. In a tranquil location, it offers spacious modern rooms, a pool and free parking.

Bright rooms all have en suite bathrooms with baths and showers. They all feature TVs, hairdryers, irons and tea/coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel. Apartments are services fortnightly.

Excellent facilities. Great staff, warm and welcoming. Attention to details made a big difference. Great bar and restaurant. And the pool, steam and sauna are an added plus. Movie nights are fun!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,092 reviews
Price from
£206
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Maryborough Hotel & Spa
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,124 reviews

    Set in 14 acres of 300-year-old listed gardens, Maryborough Hotel & Spa boasts elegant rooms with bathrobes, a luxurious spa, and an AA Rosette restaurant.

    Clean, professional staff, dinner was spectacular.

  • Clayton Hotel Cork City
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,542 reviews

    Facing Cork City Hall, the Clayton Hotel Cork overlooks the River Lee. It offers beautifully designed air-conditioned rooms, a health and spa centre with pool, and a fine restaurant.

    Room was excellent and big enough for the 3 of us.

  • Cork International Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,717 reviews

    This hotel is directly opposite Cork Airport with a free shuttle service. It is just a 10-minute drive from Cork City, where there are shops, vibrant bars and restaurants.

    Excellent Hotel in a great location next to Cork Airport.

  • Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,275 reviews

    Located in the Glanmire Valley, Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is a 10-minute drive from Cork city centre. It offers large rooms with baths, showers and free WiFi, a restaurant and free parking.

    Excellent food choice and friendly interaction with all staff

  • Oriel House Hotel
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,980 reviews

    A 15-minute drive from Cork Airport and city centre, Oriel House Hotel has a pool, restaurant and bar. The rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

    Cozy rooms. Lovely restaurants and delicious food

  • Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,330 reviews

    Cork's most luxurious hotel offers new standards of style and service to both the business and leisure traveller.

    Lovely hotel,huge rooms. Nice pool & nice cafe too

  • Rochestown Park Hotel
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,895 reviews

    The Rochestown Park Hotel offers elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, a leisure centre with pool and beauty salon, and a fine-dining restaurant, just 5 miles from Cork and its airport.

    Food was completely raw which was our only let down

  • Clayton Hotel Silver Springs
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,571 reviews

    Stylish, spacious rooms, landscaped gardens, and an à la carte restaurant are offered at this 4-star hotel. Less than 5 minutes’ drive from Cork’s centre.

    Staff are excellent, very welcoming & friendly

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Cork

  • Avg. price/night: £414.72
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,304 reviews
    The lobby and decor were beautiful on arrival and set the scene for a luxury stay.The rooms could do with an extra touch of interior design to match the rest of the hotel. The food was beautiful and the terrace was the star of the show.
    Roisin
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £192.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,986 reviews
    Such a gorgeous hotel. Cosy fire in the lounge, fluffy comfortable bed and towels, stylish decor, lovely staff. Also we had cocktails in the bar that were to die for. Loved the scenic fountain in the courtyard and the whole atmosphere. One of my favourite hotels I've stayed in in a long time.
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    Very trendy and cool. Very clean, staff clearly well coached , stunning design, great attention to detail.
    Wayne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    Fabulous hotel. Great location. Rooms are small and compact but well designed with a great use of space. Fine for a night or two but may be a little cramped if staying for longer due to lack of wardrobe space. All communal areas of hotel are fab. Beautifully designed. The bar is lovely too.
    Orla
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    Really funky boutique hotel with lovely finishes. Sophie rooftop bar was beautiful and the food was gorgeous. LOVED design of the room and the rain shower was gorgeous!
    Lorna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £414.72
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,304 reviews
    The staff was friendly, the design was top notch, the beds were very comfortable, the rooms were quiet and had gorgeous views. Perfect location and delicious food and drinks! Parking was super easy. Great pool and spa features.
    Starr
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,544 reviews
    The room was fab, big and stylish, the bed was so comfortable and the bathroom was gorgeous, bath, separate shower and double sinks. iPads in the room for info and ordering food/drinks to the room. There’s no mini fridges in the room but you can request one. We had dinner in the bar which was so good, and breakfast was lovely, with fab views of the river. The pool and changing facilities were great, loved the outdoor heated pool, will deffo be back! staff were 10/10
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    really cool looking room with great design and a Bluetooth music box. Bed was so fluffy and comfy, we slept for 11 hrs straight!
    Lana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    Stunning interior design, attention to detail and friendly staff
    Mo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £222.39
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,888 reviews
    Lovely and respectful staff, especially Amy and Aoife in the ground floor, a big thank you! Clean areas, smart interior design. Pool was great.
    Nadia
    People with friends

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