The location of this hotel was great. In spite of being right in city center, the hotel was protected from the noises from the streets. The room was small and the tv didn't work, but we were not on vacation to watch tv. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was tasty. If you are looking for an affordable stay in walking distance to the local pubs, then this is your place.

I was told that there were only a few steps from street to hotel, there was at least a dozen. As I use a mobility walking aid it was almost impossible. We were kept awake all night with drunken louts trying to kick the doors in! They do not mention in their web pages that stag/hen parties are allowed.We were told on our way to the airport that it is the only hotel in Cork centre that allow stag/hen parties.Our bathroom was a disgrace, tiles had been cut from below the sink and not replaced, the shower-head was so encrusted that it was a possible danger for Legionaires Disease. Staff were friendly and restuarant ok. But I would not
advise anybody wanting a quiet break to stay here. I am only grateful that we only stayed for one night. All in all it is a very shabby hotel and certainly not worth the cost. Our room bore no resemblance to the bedroom shown on their web site.

I stayed at the Victoria Hotel in Jan 2007 on a short break with my mum. The hotel is very well located, being right on the main street. We nearly walked past it in fact as the entrance is in between some shops. We didn't have any problem with noise from the street, although our room(s) were at the back of the hotel.
The room on the first night... the hot water and radiator in the bathroom didn't work, and it was cold weather when we were there! The sink also had a big crack in it. So, we moved rooms for the remainder of our stay. The room (right at the back of the hotel) was more spacious than the first room, but absolutely STUNK of cigarette smoke. Although there seems to be a general no smoking policy in the hotel, the smoke in our room seems to have been embedded in the walls and furniture, and the smell wouldn't go no matter how long we left the window open. Seeing as neither of us smoke, that was a bit annoying. Also, although not the hotel's fault particularly, we were woken up in the middle of the night on a few occasions as the room above us was full of guys on a stag weekend.
The food at breakfast was nice, as was the food and service at the bar within the hotel. The staff were friendly enough, some more than others.
Overall, a great location in the centre of Cork, and I would advise a stay here if you are on a budget as the price for B&B was reasonable.

Just got back from a two night trip to Cork and to be honest i cant understand the negatives about this place.Travelled with
Not five star by along way but then again it never claims to be.
Rooms clean and spacious , hearty breakfast ,good bar , friendly staff.
And for the same price as an out of town b and b you get a location as central as you could possibly get..On the main shopping street with bars ,and restaurants literally seconds away.

If you are looking for a place to lay your weary head whilst exploring the city you wont go far wrong with this place.