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The Metropole Hotel

4 out of 5
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, linens
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, linens
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, linens
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, linens

Guest reviews

4.3 out of 5 Excellent
984 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Spa
Restaurant
Breakfast Available
Business Services
Parking Available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment

Map

MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork

Explore the area

Popular LocationSt. Patrick's Bridge4 min walk
Popular LocationCrawford Art Gallery6 min walk
Popular LocationCork Opera House7 min walk
AirportCork (ORK)8 min drive

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    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Signature Double Room

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    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
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  • Budget Double Room

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

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About this area

Cork

In the city centre and near a train station, The Metropole Hotel is in an area with good shopping. Everyman Palace Theatre and Savoy Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Patrick's Bridge and Custom House. Check out an event or a game at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, and consider making time for Fota Wildlife Park, a top attraction 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 hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Crawford Art Gallery - 6 min walk
  • Cork Opera House - 7 min walk
  • Saint Peter and Paul's Church - 9 min walk
  • St. Anne's Shandon Church - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • CORK (Station) - 8 min walk
  • AirportCork (ORK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • Riverview Restaurant – Serves breakfast. Kids' menu available.
  • The Bistro – Brasserie offering regional cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner daily.
  • Met Bar – Serves light fare daily.

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

4-star Cork hotel in Victorian Quarter, near English Market
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service. All 108 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service and TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find coffee/tea makers, hairdryers and phones.
The Metropole Hotel offers 108 forms of accommodation with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows industry sanitisation guidelines of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking: EUR 7.5 per night
  • Discounted parking nearby

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3:00 PM and anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 9 2020 to December 31 2020 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 15 per person (approximately)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 7.5 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
Safety features at this property include 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

National rating

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

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Metropole Hotel and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Metropole Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Metropole Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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 7.5 per night.
What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to anytime.
What time is check-out at The Metropole Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Metropole Hotel located?
Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Everyman Palace Theatre and English Market. University College Cork and Pairc Ui Chaoimh are also within 3 miles (5 km). CORK (Station) is 8 minutes by foot.
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Cleanliness

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Staff & service

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Amenities

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Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
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Grat stay
Great stay... john Coleman and his team really looked after us. We had a wonderful meal and a few drinks after, no problems. Rooms are airy and specious , very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/5 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, spacious and slightly updated but the property in general seems dated and could use a fresh look.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with group
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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