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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
Upmarket 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
Food and drink
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

8.8 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
    • BarBar
    • Parking availableParking available
    • GymGym
    • Room serviceRoom service
    • HousekeepingHousekeeping
    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

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

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

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Victorian Quarter
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 coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • 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 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 10.00 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 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

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 8 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 7 Oct 2024 start from €170.10, 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 10.00 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.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking spaces are small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Nice staff. Walking distance from main shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Angie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We got placed in a room on top floor and there were cracks in the ceiling. We were pretty disappointed we paid $220 for one night, couldnt wait to get out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old fashioned hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ernie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No water pressure and shower didn’t work Properly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanmarie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Met is a lovely old hotel! The room was great, clean and quiet. They have a nice bar/restaurent and live piano background music on our day of arrival. Easy access to the shops, food and late night music if that what you want.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had dirty looking towels in our hotel room. Other than that, the place is good. The surrounding area is very lively.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Aalia

Travelled with family
The check- in process was easy, the front desk persons were very friendly. Just to note that this hotel doesn't have AC due to the age of the property, however fans are available of you need them. The person greeting us for breakfast was not very friendly and seemed to be upset when one of us changed the breakfast order.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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, Box Elder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a convenient location for walking in Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CHARLES

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff. Excellent location. Quiet rooms. Rusty equipment in the gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A/C would have been welcome. Lots of equipment in the gym, but rusty and gym needed cleaning. Very friendly staff and bartenders.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yagnesh, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property - great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique old property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was epic. Parking is a block away and a bit of a challenge, but was only 10 euros.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Keith, Pisgah Forest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean if a bit dated. Amenities fair. Not luxurious by any means, but very functional and conveniently located to central Cork. I probably would splurge for a bit more luxury next time, but if the price of the room were to meet your budget you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is offsite and tricky to find. Very tight and hard to navigate. Great restaurant, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m going to try and be fair but disappointed is an understatement. Breakfast, and breakfast staff were great, as was the location of the hotel. However, it’s a terrible hotel. It’s old, rundown and unclean. No air conditioning, dirty towels, plumbing including showers and toilets hardly work, the rooms are so small the undersized beds don’t fit in the room (can use the desk chair) and they claim it’s a 4 star hotel. Housekeeping left dirty coffee cups when attending to the room. I could go on. Simply this; find another place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very bad stay here. First room we were checked into had a broken toilet, took them nearly 2 hours to figure out another room for us. We only had one night in Cork and was very disappointed with the service. Staff were helpful and accommodating but would NOT book this hotel ever again. Recommend to anyone find another spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024