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Talbot Hotel Cork

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with health club and sauna

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Oriel House Hotel welcomes families with its indoor pool, children's pool and kids' meals at the Powder Keg Bar. Guests can rejuvenate in the sauna or steam room, take fitness classes or yoga sessions, and appreciate conveniences like free in-room WiFi and express check-out.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
The current price is €139
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique Room

Boutique Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Cork, 21

What's nearby

  • Ballincollig Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University College Cork - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • English Market - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 13 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 21 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach House Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪desmonds ovens bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary O'Connells - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anglers Rest - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Cork

Upscale family-friendly hotel
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar at Talbot Hotel Cork. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Powder Keg Bar, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Talbot Hotel Cork also has a business centre, a free children's club and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 97 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Orgialla Restaurant
  • Powder Keg Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 14.95 for adults and from EUR 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
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
This hotel will place an authorization for the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Oriel Hotel
Oriel House
Oriel House Ballincollig
Oriel House Hotel
Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig
Oriel Hotel Cork
Oriel House Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Ballincollig
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel Ballincollig

Frequently asked questions

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Talbot Hotel Cork?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbot Hotel Cork on 7 Dec 2025 start from €139.00, 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 Talbot Hotel Cork pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 50.

Where is Talbot Hotel Cork located?

This family-friendly Ballincollig hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ballincollig Shopping Centre and Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills. Lee Valley Golf & Country Club is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Talbot Hotel Cork Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, room was really comfortable and the gym/pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel itself were wonderful. Only wished they had a menu that was more accessible as we got to cork very late and no options were offered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and friendly hotel. Facilities were excellent and rooms were very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaraLea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place just outside of Cork. Absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing friendly service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and easy to walk anywhere required for eats and sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, fantastic room and the restaurant was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised to be upgraded to a suite. It was very nice. Food was reasonably priced and we enjoyed it. Very pretty hotel. We recommend it to all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception was lovely. Quiet room & lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful! Our room was amazingly spacious, lobby inviting and also spacious. The food/drink hall was very nicely decorated and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice clean hotel comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Front desk was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a deluxe stay! The restaurant and bar were great! And the property is lovely! The only downside is that it is quite a drive in to town and we couldn’t really walk anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic staff

I rarely write reviews but I wanted to mention the staff at this hotel. They were all so lovely, in all depts - reception, bar, gym and breakfast. Food was great, room great, nothing negative!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offers hotel accommodation and meals with access to many local shops and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superior quality hotel

Super clean Really quiet and peaceful at night Extremely comfortable bed Huge bedroom All extra provided - water, shower cap, tissues etc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The room was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility with beautiful rooms. It was a very busy weekend with wedding so bar staff was overwhelmed meaning slow service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Room was spacious and clean. Pool and gym were fantastic would definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although the lobby area appeared to have been upgraded, the remainder of the hotel needs a good cleaning. Carpets were dirty as was cloth furniture in room. Beds were comfortable, but with the other obvious lack of cleanliness, it was disconcerting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

The room was beautiful, reception was being upgraded but the hotel overall is really nice. We be complaint would be the duvet was far too warm for summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025