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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to University College Cork

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Lunch served, al fresco dining
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Popular LocationUniversity College Cork4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEnglish Market7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCork Opera House12 min walk
  • AirportCork (ORK)16 min drive

Room options

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

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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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 eco-certified 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, spa tub, and sauna as well as access to fitness classes. Business amenities include 8 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center. Added amenities include free WiFi 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-star Cork hotel include Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Triskel Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 4 min walk
  • English Market - 7 min walk
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk
  • Cork City Hall - 20 min walk
  • Cork City Gaol - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Mardyke Entertainment Complex - 5 min walk
  • Costigan's Pub - 4 min walk
  • Woolshed Baa & Grill Cork - 5 min walk
  • Impala - 6 min walk
  • The Grill Room - 1 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to University College Cork
As a guest of The River Lee Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a spa 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 center and 8 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified The River Lee Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 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 safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

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 12 per day)
  • 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
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Building
  • 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

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

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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 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
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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • 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

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

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 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Lee Hotel on 12 May 2024 start from AU$390.87, 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.

Does The River Lee Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! 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 like laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The River Lee Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The River Lee Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, guests quite like the full breakfast here!

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.

Are pets allowed at The River Lee Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Aberdeen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff. Beautiful room and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very helpful and knowledgable staff throughout the hotel. The resteraunt was first class, try the duck and the bacon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
The hotel location is excellent, only a few minutes walk to the English Market, and there is underground parking (extra charge). As its a few minutes walk away from bars and restaurants, the hotel is quiet at night. The staff are lovely. Our room was comfortable and spotless, however some small details like charging points beside the bed would have improved the stay - we had to use the plug at the desk. The TV has chromecast so you can stream your own entertainment. One thing I would have liked is the ability to turn the air off, the temperature in the room was perfect but the air was a little loud when we were going to sleep - it didn't hinder us from sleeping, but I would have preferred the ability to turn it down/off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bronagh

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo, Bellevue

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very positive surprise. Everything was just a nice experience, the room, service, cleanliness and the restaurant. If I come back to Cork, I’d definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maneesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel and super location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meggon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Traveler US
We had a very leaky shower that required us to put down 2 bath mats to keep the floor from getting soaked when we showered. House keeping was great! We requested robes and slipper for use to go to the pool and after an hour called to see if they were bringing them and the said they would send someon up with them. After another half hour we just went to the pool and changed there as we wasted time waiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023