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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars, 4-minute walk to University College Cork

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Lunch served, al fresco dining
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$365
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cork

The River Lee Hotel puts you in the heart of Cork, within just a 10-minute stroll of University College Cork and Glucksman Gallery. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The River Club is open for lunch. The Cocktail Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes. Business amenities include 8 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Cork hotel include Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Triskel Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Mercy University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College Cork - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 16 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Depeche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Impala - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Probys Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The River Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Art Deco hotel with bars, 4-minute walk to University College Cork
As a guest of The River Lee Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 8 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The River Lee Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2006
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 26 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The River Lee Hotel?

The River Lee Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Lee Hotel?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Lee Hotel on 15 Feb 2026 start from AU$365.15, 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.

Is parking available at The River Lee Hotel?

Yep, The River Lee Hotel has a secured covered self car park for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The River Lee Hotel?

The closest beach to The River Lee Hotel is Fountainstown Beach (18 km).

Does The River Lee Hotel have a pool?

The River Lee Hotel has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at The River Lee Hotel?

The River Lee Hotel features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes The River Lee Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The River Lee Hotel.

Is The River Lee Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The River Lee Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The River Lee Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The River Lee Hotel?

No, The River Lee Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The River Lee Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The River Lee Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The River Lee Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 794 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and very comfortable. The toiletries were the white company and very nice. Staff were all very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Room wasn't bad. However, the casting function on the TV didn't work properly. So, Xin Xin and I couldn't watch the Halloween movies and TV shows we had planned. She's soooo important to me so felt really bad about it :(
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Very unexpected room upgrade for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
★☆☆☆☆ A Masterclass in Disorganisation at The River Lee Where to even begin with my stay at The River Lee Hotel? What should have been a pleasant getaway quickly devolved into a cascade of failures, from the moment I arrived to the moment I left—a perfect storm of corporate indifference and operational chaos. The check-in process set the tone for the entire debacle. I wasn't given a room number, merely told I was "on the third floor." My key card, when I checked it, was blank. An ominous and bewildering start. I then inquired about the VIP perks that Hotels.com had explicitly promised. The receptionist seemed completely unaware. After I had to follow up—a pattern was emerging—she vaguely mentioned a possible €20 voucher for the restaurant. Then, in a moment of pure farce, what I presume was the manager intervened to inform her, I was, in fact, not entitled to it. The room itself was clean, I'll grant them that. But "basic" would be a generous description. No mini-bar, and the toilet flush was a pathetic, cheap thing that required several attempts to complete its one job. The main reason I booked The River Lee was for the pool. This was the crowning disappointment. After a 25-minute wait with other fr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Brooklyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed with the room as we thought we booked a river view but apparently we didn’t ……also the breakfast to way way too much money…….wasn’t hot when it came out …..disappointing for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wide
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service at the bar and in the restaurant were top notch. So attentive but not overbearing. Food was fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at The River Lee in Cork while travelling for work, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. The staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful, which made my stay really enjoyable. A special mention to the gentleman from the restaurant (I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name!) - your service was excellent. You were attentive, professional, and made the dining experience feel personal and welcoming. It’s rare to receive that level of genuine hospitality, and it really stood out. The reception team were equally fantastic. I arrived early, around 9 a.m., after travelling for work, and one of the receptionists went above and beyond to get me into my room as soon as possible. While waiting, she kindly suggested using The Hub in the hotel so I could work comfortably until the room was ready - such a thoughtful touch that made a big difference to my day. Overall, this hotel offers a great mix of comfort, professionalism, and warmth. The service from both reception and restaurant staff was outstanding, and I’ll definitely stay again when I’m next in Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025