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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Cork Opera House

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Experience the classic charm of The Imperial Hotel, featuring a symmetrical facade, central entrance, and beautiful balcony with lush greenery.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by a natural stone wall and lush greenery.
Enjoy dining in style with ornate columns and classic design.
Relax in a serene garden setting surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Stunning hallway with ornate moldings, chandelier, and patterned tile floor.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
20 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
8 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
9 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
20 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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 Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Padrino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cork Opera House
Located close to Cork City Hall and University College Cork, Imperial Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a body scrub, reflexology, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Helena's, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 124 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald's
  • Helena's
  • Lafayettes Brasserie

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 226 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on Aug 4, 2025 start from CA $284.16, 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.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 60 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 60 (subject to availability).

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Cork City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cork Kent Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1018 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional hotel close to the harbor, shopping, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

damhnait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and a great location near shops cafes etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Easy walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic hotel and it was conveniently located in a area close to the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel with incredible, helpful staff. Historical charm with modern amenities, in the heart of Cork. I'd stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms. A beautiful bar with amazing live music. Very helpful staff. A glamorous old hotel which was very cozy for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel very much. Breakfast was great. Also the staffs were very friendly and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cork’s oldest and most prestigious hotel. Great staff, vey friendly and helpful. Centrally located, a lot of bars and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was great. Beautiful hotel. The room could have been cleaner. There were stains on the rug and hair in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with a great dining room and piano bar. The toilet in the lobby could be better, need a refurb! Reception told us to wait in the lounge as our room wasn’t ready and then forgot about us, probably because of staff handover but this needs to be taken into account. A nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful venue, staff and establishment. A pleasure to stay here thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Busier area but felt safe. And a lot to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just wonderful! Beautiful. Most surprising to me was the size of the rooms...so much larger than I would have expected from such a gorgeous older hotel. Good location and supreme customer experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was elegant and welcoming, My friend and I went to bed each night pondering what delicious treats to have for breakfast in the morning, The staff was friendly and helpful , and we loved having a Guinness at Fitzgerald 's last evening, The room was tastefully appointed , and the bed was comfortable and cozy. We enjoyed the array of pillows! The service was impeccable, and we will be raving to our friends and families about our stay at The Imperial, to be sure! Thank you for providing such a memorable experience,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in the city center
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOROTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old refurbished hotel in the middle of everything. Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay in Cork
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the employees were excellent. The bar is very nice and cozy. My only complaint was the off site parking, it was a hike to get back to the hotel! A valet would be a nice addition. Other than that I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, the staff were very helpful and patient. I will definitely be returning for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025