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The River Lee Hotel

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Lunch served, al fresco dining
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar

Overview of The River Lee Hotel

VIP Access

The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
9.4/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
Map
Western Road, Cork, Cork

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationUniversity College Cork4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEnglish Market7 min walk
  • Popular LocationCork City Gaol3 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)17 min drive

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

About this area

Cork

Located in Cork, The River Lee Hotel is in the city centre and on a river. Triskel Arts Centre and Cork Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Bells of Shandon. University College Cork and Glucksman Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 4 min walk
  • Mercy University Hospital - 4 min walk
  • English Market - 7 min walk
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Cork City Gaol - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • CORK (Station) - 12 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mardyke Entertainment Complex - 5 min walk
  • Cafe Paradiso - 2 min walk
  • The Alibi - 5 min walk
  • Costigan's Pub - 4 min walk
  • Dwyers of Cork - 5 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel by the river
Located close to Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Glucksman Gallery, The River Lee Hotel provides a terrace, a cafe and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The River Club, features al fresco dining and light fare. Aerobics classes are offered at the health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a lift and smoke-free property
  • A ballroom, a water dispenser and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 182 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and highchairs

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

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

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
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

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11 AM on weekends: EUR 25.00 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The River Club
  • The Grill Room
  • The Cocktail Bar

Things to do

  • Aerobics classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 25.00 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lee Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Lee Hotel?

As of 6 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Lee Hotel on 2 Jul 2023 start from €226.79, 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 The River Lee Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The River Lee Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The River Lee Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The River Lee Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Cork, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University College Cork, Glucksman Gallery and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. Triskel Arts Centre and Cork Opera House are also within 15 minutes. CORK (Station) is 27 minutes by foot.

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 76%
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 18%
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 4%
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 1%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent along with the facilities available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty standard as far as hotel rooms itself . (By USA standards ) The lobby and bar/ restaurant and fitness center are where the River Lee stands apart. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel from the whole trip’
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room and staff. They had air conditioning, which is important in summer. The restaurant and bar was phenomenal. Exceptional service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice quick stay for us. Nice location Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a stunning hotel! I wished I stayed there longer. The property is beautifully maintained with a lovely restaurant and bar. Rooms are large and clean. Located in a walkable area surrounded by a lot of attractions. The views of the river is very pretty as well. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and would highly recommend when visiting Cork city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find location with good walkability to the sites. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The location for parking was a bit confusing at first, but the staff explained it all and once we understood it - it was a great option. Very accommodating staff and we would stay again.

8/10 Good

Madonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Didn’t like you had to walk outside into gym for the pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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