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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
Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Located in the Victorian Quarter, The Metropole Hotel offers comfort and convenience. Enjoy regional dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with free in-room WiFi. The property features a business center and a 24-hour front desk for traveler assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is €182
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

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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 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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
(30 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

Located in Victorian Quarter, a neighbourhood in Cork, The Metropole Hotel is near a train station. Cork Opera House and Cork City Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone. Enjoy an event or a match at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, and consider making time for Titanic Trail—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 8 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paladar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Shelbourne Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cork Coffee Roasters - ‬2 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 multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • 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

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
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

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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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 does it cost to stay at The Metropole Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 17 Oct 2025 start from €182.16, 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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