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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a quick walk to Cork Opera House

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Reception
Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AED 505
AED 573 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

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

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Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • Cork Opera House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • English Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪5 Points Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Shelbourne - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cork Opera House
Located close to English Market and University College Cork, The Metropole Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Regional cuisine. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 transportation

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

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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
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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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 1 2025 to May 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12.00 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

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-authorize 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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
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The Metropole Hotel Cork
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Metropole Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.00 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Metropole Hotel located?

Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cork Opera House and English Market. University College Cork and Cork City Gaol are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cork Kent Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and very clean hotel. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is lovely and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Beds were quite comfortable and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Started well but.... Dated interior, unhelpful, poor service, average food and untrustworthy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good location w/ plenty of dining / drinking / shopping and easy access to the bus and train.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Yagnesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to buses, ahopping, great places to eat. Bar and lounge was great, food was excellent. Spicy margarita was terrible, but everything else was good. Rooms were very nice! Bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast, convenient, comfortable. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

8/10 Good

Assunta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely. The car park was in a convenient location, however, the parking was too small and tight spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Had trouble checking in,couldnt find our booking,but eventually sortrd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business trip Ireland
Good stay, recommend parking a little tricky to find and make sure that give you a ticket so it’s €10 euro a night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHU JU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great location. Professional staff. Walkable to everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Good location Dated room Poor bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024