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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University College Cork

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is €166
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sin E - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪5 Points Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Shelbourne - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Upscale hotel near University College Cork
Dry cleaning/laundry services, car hire on-site and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Metropole Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Regional cuisine. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A lift, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Met Bar
  • Riverview Restaurant
  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 February 2025 to 1 May 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Gresham Metropole
Gresham Metropole Cork
Gresham Metropole Hotel
Gresham Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Cork
The Metropole Hotel Cork
The Metropole Hotel Hotel
The Metropole Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropole Hotel?

As of 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 31 Mar 2025 start from €166.21, including 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.

How much is parking at The Metropole Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 12.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Metropole Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Metropole Hotel located?

Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Everyman Palace Theatre and University College Cork. Leisureplex and City Limits Comedy Club are also within 5 minutes. Cork Kent Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Great property and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Started well but.... Dated interior, unhelpful, poor service, average food and untrustworthy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Wonderful staff and very clean hotel. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Hotel is lovely and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Beds were quite comfortable and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Really good location w/ plenty of dining / drinking / shopping and easy access to the bus and train.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

great location , breakfast and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

A lovely old fashioned hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Great experience. Recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Great stay. Nice staff. Walking distance from main shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yagnesh

Nice property - great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Easy access to buses, ahopping, great places to eat. Bar and lounge was great, food was excellent. Spicy margarita was terrible, but everything else was good. Rooms were very nice! Bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Fast, convenient, comfortable. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

The location was particularly nice. We had special needs while there and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Assunta

The hotel was lovely. The car park was in a convenient location, however, the parking was too small and tight spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Very convenient for city centre, with a good range of bars and eateries within a short walk
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy

Would stay again
Had trouble checking in,couldnt find our booking,but eventually sortrd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business trip Ireland
Good stay, recommend parking a little tricky to find and make sure that give you a ticket so it’s €10 euro a night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHU JU

Excellent hotel. Great location. Professional staff. Walkable to everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Good location Dated room Poor bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paule

It is ageless!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024