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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
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is €188
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • English Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh - 4 min drive - 3.2 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 hire on-site and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Regional cuisine. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall, concierge services and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Covered 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 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
  • 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

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

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; 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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropole Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 6 Jul 2025 start from €187.67, 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.

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?

Checkout 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. 598 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10

Good staff, great breakfast, but the room had a heater that we could not turn off (in June), and despite asking the hotel for assistance, the heat remained on for 2 days straight as we sweated out our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The hotel is in a perfect location of buses, the train station, shopping and restaurants. The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff very accommodating. We just loved Lorraine. She is a delight and treated us as family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Parking was hard to find as well as the lobby ! The building is undergoing renovations and the lobby is on the first floor - little awkward signage …but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Beautiful old hotel with high ceilings, friendly staff and great food! Getting there and parking were problematic; no parking on-site, but they have an arrangement with a garage five doors down.only problem is there was no indication of this, and the hotel address in GPS had us circling the block and trying to drive down non-existant roads on their website map! An indication of the parking garage address would have saved us over an hour of driving around, calling, and getting confusing information.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Enjoyed the ambiance of this landmark! It was relaxing, clean and nostalgic!! Would definitely go back there and also recommend it to friends visiting Ireland!(Cork City!)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

great location , breakfast and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location and lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10

Awkward for parking and drop off. Large stairs to carry luggage and limited room size. Needs some tlc. Reception on 2 floor. No place to drop luggage at front so had to use parking garage and drag luggage up staurs and down the street. For all their inconvenience breakfast should have been included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Wonderful staff and very clean hotel. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

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

8/10

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

A lovely old fashioned hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

Great stay. Nice staff. Walking distance from main shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great experience. Recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Absolutely beautiful hotel. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Very convenient for city centre, with a good range of bars and eateries within a short walk
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fast, convenient, comfortable. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10

Started well but.... Dated interior, unhelpful, poor service, average food and untrustworthy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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