The Metropole Hotel Cork
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The Metropole Hotel Cork Review
The sophisticated Metropole Hotel Cork is located just a short walk from the business district of Cork, within 5 minutes' walk of St Patrick's Bridge. Situated at a moderate distance from the Gothic Revival three - spire St Fin Barre's Cathedral in the Victorian district of Cork, the 4-star hotel features an indoor pool.
The comfortable hotel offers a daily buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Gallagher's Gastro Pub is ideal for tasting Irish cuisine and is situated close to the property.
The property has a central setting a 17-minute walk from the early Seventeenth-century star-shaped Elizabeth Fort, while natural sights like the public Bishop Lucey Park are 5 minutes away by car. The perfect Metropole Hotel is also nestled in a business area, not so far from Beamish & Crawfords Brewery.
Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being just 200 metres from Merchants Quay Shopping Centre.
There are 68 allergy-friendly rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering. They are outfitted with modern-style decor. A spa bath and a sauna, along with such amenities as hairdryers and guest toiletries, are also at guests' disposal.
The stylish Metropole Hotel Cork is near a train station.
A day of pampering at the Metropole Hotel Cork can include a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities. Guests also have the option to participate in fitness classes at a fitness studio located within the accommodation. There is a conference room with banquet and meeting facilities, and a desk available on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Well-maintained and high quality hotel with river views within walking distance of the city centre.
- Comfortable location just 5 minutes' walk from Everyman Palace Theatre.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a park and a river.
- Well-appointed and top-class rooms with separate bathrooms and modern decor.
- Some rates include effective Wi-Fi, a safe box, and a hair dryer.
- Delicious and plentiful breakfast available daily with a fruit etc and a river view, to mention but a few.
- Light local menu in the good restaurant.
- Has a fabulous lobby bar with carbonated beverages.
- High quality service and great facilities.
- Rates are good.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with uncomfortable beds.
- The breakfast might be average at times.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- fitness center
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- room service
- bar
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Saints Peter and Paul's Church 730 m (2395 ft)
- Elizabeth Fort 1.39 km (4560 ft)
- Cork City Gaol 2.16 km (1.34 mi.)
- Cork Opera House 570 m (1870 ft)
- Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral 1.56 km (5118 ft)
- Shandon Steeple 730 m (2395 ft)
- Holy Trinity Church 890 m (2920 ft)
- Crawford Art Gallery 530 m (1739 ft)
- Cork City Hall 770 m (2526 ft)
- Lewis Glucksman Gallery 1.93 km (1.20 mi.)