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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cork

Imperial Hotel puts you in the heart of Cork, within just a 10-minute stroll of Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the hot tub. The restaurant, Helena's, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Fitzgerald's is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 226 square feet (21 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Cork City Centre hotel include University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park.

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
  • ‪Lafayettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Imperial Hotel.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 226 sq ft of conference space
  • 21 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1813
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoke-free property

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
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
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! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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)

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, 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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Imperial Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$264, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Imperial Hotel?

The closest beach to Imperial Hotel is Fountainstown Beach (17.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Imperial Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Imperial Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes Imperial Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Imperial Hotel.

Is Imperial Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Imperial Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Imperial Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Imperial Hotel?

No, Imperial Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Imperial Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing historic hotel was decorated well for the holidays. Best possible location. Great staff. Spotless clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison and William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay. Hotel looked beautiful for Christmas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect and all staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sok Cheng

Room faces a pub that closes at 3am and was extremely noisy. Offsite parking is a 10 mins’ walk from hotel which concierge with bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was nice overall. We enjoyed the parking, and the location was nice. The rooms were a little tight because my mom was in a wheelchair. The hallways weren’t suited for a wheelchair either. The front desk lady was super friendly, and so were the breakfast buffet workers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crismel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Love it as walking distance to every where.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Christmas decorations were absolutely amazing, a beautiful hotel and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, very nice location, in city centre, lovely bar area too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay , great location. Frank was so welcoming and helpful each time we walked through the lobby. Due to the hotels age you assume it’s a little tired in some areas but that being said we’d be back again !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small but very comfortable bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful Staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Packwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! It was ckean, friendly and close to everything. It was a special place and I love that they we setting up, in a big way, for Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top class hotel, with top class staff, service, amenities and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Beautiful bar. I didnt get breakfast but room was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cozy room was fabulous and clean and had great little details. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was in good condition, with the exception of the faucets. Took a hot second to get water running. Also, didn’t realize how noisy the Cork Jazz Festival would be, so clearly misunderstood that event. Wouldn’t stay here again during the Jazz festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes was cooked to order, Service in the bar was very slow and the restaurant Service was atrocious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely room, and a very pleasant stay. We shared a lovely snack in the restaurant. We had an appointment early today so we didn’t have breakfast, but I have had it recently and it’s very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025