In the heart of Victorian Quarter, The Metropole Hotel offers a luxurious escape with two on-site restaurants serving Regional cuisine and a bar to unwind. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while staying connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of the gym, business center and 24-hour front desk.
The Metropole Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Cork Opera House and English Market. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Riverview Restaurant, which serves breakfast and is one of 2 restaurants. Also, University College Cork and Cork City Gaol are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 12.00 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1897
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Riverview Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available.
The Bistro - This brasserie specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Met Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 per person
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 12.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Metropole Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Metropole Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Metropole Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Metropole Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Metropole Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Metropole Hotel also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.
What's the area around The Metropole Hotel like?
The Metropole Hotel is in Victorian Quarter, a short 8-minute walk from Cork Kent Station and 4 minutes' walk from St. Patrick's Bridge. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Reviews
The Metropole Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with excellent quality food and a great variety of options. (13 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2026
Very welcoming hotel, lovely older style hotel comfy bed centrally located clean and fairly priced for city hotel
Miriam
Miriam, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Spotless room the staff were absolutely out of this world!! Thank you for everything especially the happy birthdays been said to my boyfriend he was very chuffed!!
Aisling
Aisling, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2026
Wonderful staff and great location. Breakfast needs improvement- not much selection on continental buffet and some of the food in the Irish breakfast was dried out.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Excellent place, lovely room, lovely staff and amazingly clean!
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Lovely place. Great location.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Lovely hotel, great location
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Yes. The staff was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Superb breakfast, accomodating staff.
George
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Dinner was v nice. Staff excellent but disappointed with breakfast choices. No skim or low fat milk or yogurt
Ita
Ita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2025
The room was clean. The breakfast was simply superb.
Rakesh
Rakesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Top notch attitude of the staff and inviting decor.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Staff was amazing and very helpful
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2025
Clean and convenient
Johnathan
Johnathan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Great location and lovely hotel
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Great property and great location!
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
Fantastic location for a visit to cork
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
The hotel is in a perfect location of buses, the train station, shopping and restaurants. The breakfasts were wonderful and the staff very accommodating. We just loved Lorraine. She is a delight and treated us as family.
Janet
Janet, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2023
Beautiful hotel with friendly, welcoming staff.
Leslie
Leslie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
cheryl
cheryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2024
Hotel is lovely and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Beds were quite comfortable and the room was spacious.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Wonderful staff and very clean hotel. Definitely will be back!
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
This was a really fun location and we had a great experience. The hotel was clean and all of the amenities were excellent. The breakfast was also delicious. Thank you so much.
Jeanne
Jeanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
The location was particularly nice. We had special needs while there and the staff was very helpful.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Very convenient to everything. Staff was extremely friendly & helpful. Negatives: no wash cloths, windows were broken or handle only reachable by standing on the bed, small rooms.
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful