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The Metropole Hotel

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One of the finest of Cork City Centre Hotels, The Metropole Hotel in Cork is just a short stroll from the many excellent shops, boutiques, theatres, galleries and of course the business district of Cork, making it an ideal location for Cork City Hotel breaks and business travellers alike. During your stay in this superb Cork city hotel, you will be accommodated in one of 108 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with all necessities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. The Metropole Hotel is a Cork City Centre Hotel designed to cater for the every need of the business professional requiring a hotel in Cork City, from our business rooms, event facilites and suite of twelve conference rooms through to the complimentary Wi-Fi internet access offered throughout the hotel, you will find plenty to make your stay as thought provoking as you would like. All guests staying at The Metropole Hotel, can also enjoy complimentary access to our fully equipped gym.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
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Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
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Pepe P wrote a review 16 Mar
Waterford, Ireland3 contributions1 helpful vote
Absolutely lovely stay as I surprised my daughter for her Birthday , frist class Accommodation , the food was also lovely and are server Bonnie was extremely helpful with are deciding what to eat ,and with what wine to choose 🍷 ,I will definitely return again ,I highly recommend ,thanking you
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: So central location ,everything is walking distance from the Metropol hotel
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Bridget R wrote a review 16 Mar
Dublin, Ireland4 contributions3 helpful votes
Staff are fantastic,room very comfortable and clean,lovely, leisurely breakfast. But couldn’t sleep due to noise from a function! Staff very accommodating and offered to let us change to a quieter room. It’s a shame consideration wasn’t given at check in to avoid this happening.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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robin_anne_9 wrote a review 15 Mar
London, United Kingdom35 contributions30 helpful votes
A big thanks to all at the metropole for a lovely stay staff friendly and helpful made us feel at home rooms clean and comfortable beds had a meal in the restaurant lovely food well priced the breakfast is amazing plenty of choice Lorraine looked after us again irish hospitality at it's best well located to the city centre and bus station over the road thank to Rodger and the staff at the metropole for a wonderful stay will be back
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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brian0sullivan wrote a review 14 Mar
3 contributions1 helpful vote
the service provided was top notch from start to finish. The room was set up exactly as requested and the staff were a pleaseure to deal with from top to bottom especially the porters. I would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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joyridestabler0s wrote a review 12 Mar
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Overall a lovely experience. Decor a little tired in places but very clean and everything works. Friendly atmosphere with great service. Best location to enjoy the city by foot. Will definitely be back.
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dnmbw wrote a review 1 Mar
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From the moment we entered the doors we felt welcome and relaxed. The room was clean and offered every amenity we needed as well as a great night’s sleep. Highly recommend. All we needed to focus on was what we wanted to see next.
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Dear dnmbw, Thank you for your glowing review. We're thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and relaxed from the moment you entered our doors. Providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests is a top priority, and we're delighted that you experienced just that. It's fantastic to know that your room met all your needs and that you enjoyed a great night's sleep during your stay. Cleanliness and comfort are essential to us, so it's wonderful to hear that we exceeded your expectations in these areas. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your kind words. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and we're pleased to hear that you were able to focus on enjoying your time in Cork without any worries. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Metropole Hotel in the future. Warmest Regards Eoghan Hedderman ehedderman@themetropolehotel.ie
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Kateguide wrote a review Feb 2024
Cookham, United Kingdom50 contributions82 helpful votes
Great Value. Perfect location for our business trip. A short walk to the city centre. Rooms were furnished similar to say a travel lodge. Tea & coffee making facilities. A couple of bottles of water. Decent bed & pillows. I faced the river which I believe was the quieter side, I slept really well. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were also great - I went full Irish We went to a drinking pub next door for a Murphys and went to Thompsons brewery opposite for a lovely meal
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: I was in room 422 - small, fine for 1 person, quiet side of the hotel
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Dear Kate, Thank you for your review and for choosing The Metropole Hotel for your recent business trip. We're delighted to hear that you found our hotel to be great value and that our location in the city centre was convenient for your needs. It's wonderful to know that you had a comfortable stay in our rooms and that you enjoyed the amenities provided, such as the tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bottles of water. We're glad you found the bed and pillows to be comfortable. We're thrilled that you found all of our team to be friendly and helpful throughout your stay. Providing excellent service to our guests is always our top priority, so it's great to receive such positive feedback about our team. We're glad you enjoyed the breakfast options, especially the full Irish breakfast. It sounds like you had a great time exploring the nearby pubs and restaurants, and we're happy to hear that you enjoyed your meals and drinks at the establishments you visited. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Metropole Hotel for another enjoyable stay in the future. Warmest Regards Eoghan Hedderman ehedderman@themetropolehotel.ie
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gwilli_315078 wrote a review Feb 2024
Welshpool, United Kingdom1 contribution
Had a super Friday to Sunday stay for a rugby weekend. Hotel was ideal, staff couldn't help enough and our room was spacious and had everything we needed. Plenty of bars close by and the City Centre just a short walk away. If I'm over this way again, this hotel will be first on my list.
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Dear gwilli_315078, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience about your stay at The Metropole Hotel. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay with us during your rugby weekend. It's great to know that our hotel was ideal for your trip and that you found our staff to be helpful and accommodating. Providing excellent service to our guests is always our top priority, so we're delighted to hear that we met your expectations. We're glad that you found your room to be spacious and well-equipped with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. It's fantastic to hear that our central location was convenient for you, with plenty of bars nearby and the City Centre just a short walk away. Thank you for considering us as your first choice for accommodation whenever you're in the area. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Metropole Hotel for another enjoyable stay in the future. Warmest Regards Eoghan Hedderman ehedderman@themetropolehotel.ie
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Tony A wrote a review Feb 2024
Liverpool, United Kingdom1 contribution
Arrived at 'The Metropole Hotel' on a Friday afternoon, straight away we were greeted with a welcoming smile. We was to early for check in but the receptionist took out bags and told us she would have the room ready as quick as possible. We came back a few hours later after exploring the wonderful city of Cork. That evening we drank in 'The Met Bar' which was very classy to say the least, service was quick and the atmosphere was great. The next night we decided to book in to 'The Met restaurant' but as we left it to late it was fully booked, this could have ended there but the receptionist rang the restaurant to see if they could squeeze us in, to which the surely did. Food was amazing and again atmosphere was brilliant. Breakfast was one of the best I've had staying at a hotel anywhere, freshly ordered with minimal wait time. Check out was quick and easy with no rushing to get the room back. I cannot wait to come back to this hotel again.
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Dear Tony, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at The Metropole Hotel! We're thrilled to hear that your stay with us was so enjoyable from start to finish. It's fantastic to hear that you received a warm welcome from our receptionist upon arrival and that she was able to accommodate your early arrival by taking care of your bags until your room was ready. We always aim to provide a seamless and hassle-free check-in experience for our guests. We're delighted that you had a great time at The Met Bar and that you found the atmosphere to be classy and enjoyable. It's also wonderful to hear that our receptionist went above and beyond to secure a table for you at The Met restaurant, even when it was fully booked. We're glad you enjoyed the amazing food and atmosphere there as well. Thank you for your kind words about our breakfast service. We strive to provide delicious and freshly prepared meals with minimal wait time, and we're thrilled that you found it to be one of the best you've had at a hotel. We can't wait to welcome you back to The Metropole Hotel again soon. Warmest Regards Eoghan Hedderman ehedderman@themetropolehotel.ie
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anthonygavin190685 wrote a review Feb 2024
Liverpool, United Kingdom1 contribution
Great hotel, fantastic location, food was exceptional in the restaurant. Breakfast was delicious and of the highest quality. The staff where amazing and could not do enough for you. The rooms where great and exactly what we needed. Would 100% stay there again.
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Dear Anthony, It's wonderful to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at our hotel! We're delighted that you enjoyed our fantastic location and exceptional food in the restaurant. Providing delicious and high-quality meals is a top priority for us, and we're thrilled that you found both breakfast and dinner to your liking. We're also pleased to hear that our staff went above and beyond to ensure you had a memorable stay. Providing excellent service is something we take great pride in, and it's always rewarding to receive such positive feedback. Thank you for your kind words about our rooms as well. We strive to provide comfortable and welcoming accommodations for all our guests, and we're glad to hear that our rooms met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future. Warmest Regards Eoghan Hedderman ehedderman@themetropolehotel.ie
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PRICE RANGE
£116 - £165 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty CorkCorkMontenotte
NUMBER OF ROOMS
108
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropole Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Metropole Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Hysterical Histories Cork (0.3 miles), City Limits Comedy Club and Late NIght Venue (0.1 miles), and Sin E (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Metropole Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness centre.
What food & drink options are available at The Metropole Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Metropole Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse, Cafe Spresso, and Market Lane.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is The Metropole Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the centre of Cork.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Metropole Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to The Metropole Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cork City Gaol (1.3 miles), Blarney Castle & Gardens (4.8 miles), and Blarney Stone (4.8 miles).
Does The Metropole Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.