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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior detail
Bar (on property)
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$341
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Place, Everyman Palace Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cork

The Metropole Hotel places you in the centre of Cork, within just a 15-minute stroll of Cork Opera House and English Market. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Riverview Restaurant, is open for breakfast. Met Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Victorian Quarter hotel include University College Cork and Cork City Gaol.

What's nearby

  • Everyman Palace Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cork City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • English Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moxy Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪5 Points Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cask - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Metropole Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1897
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Metropole Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 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

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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; 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
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Metropole Hotel?

The Metropole 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 Metropole Hotel?

As of 10 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$341, 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 Metropole Hotel?

Yep, The Metropole Hotel has a covered self car park for EUR 12.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Metropole Hotel?

The closest beach to The Metropole Hotel is Fountainstown Beach (17.7 km).

Does The Metropole Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Metropole Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Metropole Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Metropole Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great location. Breakfast needs improvement- not much selection on continental buffet and some of the food in the Irish breakfast was dried out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place, lovely room, lovely staff and amazingly clean!
Standard double room.
Amazing breakfast especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Odelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable and in a good location. It is a historic hotel and with that there are certain things that will not look as new as a newer hotel. It is still a solid hotel, the room was a little smaller than others. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Staff were outstanding… Only complaint was no tea/coffee/kettle in the room 😕
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice hotel, and friendly staff. Everything was clean and comfortable — great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast, accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grenat hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very old style. The rooms were lacking. Walls were scratched up-carpet was stained. It was clean. And the lobby was beautiful! Breakfast was really good, but lacking good customer service. Boiler broke down first day there. Had no hot water or heat. They did switch me over to a really nice hotel and paid for it themselves. So that was very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch attitude of the staff and inviting decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The breakfast was simply superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was v nice. Staff excellent but disappointed with breakfast choices. No skim or low fat milk or yogurt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location , breakfast and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location with clean & comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely and perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location. Walkable to both the Bus and Train Station. Restaurants and Shopping were also nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, and very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022