The Metropole Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel near University College Cork

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The Metropole Hotel

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Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Metropole Hotel

9.0

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Cork by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is S$195
Price available on 14/04/2024

Check out the area

MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Popular LocationCork Opera House7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEnglish Market12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity College Cork3 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)7 min drive
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Room options

Signature Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Executive Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cork

The Metropole Hotel is located in Victorian Quarter, a neighbourhood in Cork, and is near a train station. St. Patrick's Bridge and Custom House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fitzgerald Park and Cork Heritage Park. Leisureplex and Will and Away are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 4 min walk
  • Cork Opera House - 7 min walk
  • Cork City Hall - 7 min walk
  • English Market - 12 min walk
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • CORK (Station) - 8 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gallagher's - 2 min walk
  • White Rabbit Bar & BBQ - 2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
  • Sin E - 3 min walk
  • The Shelbourne - 1 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Victorian Quarter
Dry cleaning/laundry services, car hire on-site and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Metropole Hotel. Enjoy Regional cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • A porter/bellboy, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (EUR 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Met Bar
  • Riverview Restaurant
  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Gresham Metropole
Gresham Metropole Cork
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The Metropole Hotel Cork
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Metropole Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Metropole Hotel?

As of 28 Mar,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 14 Apr,2024 start from S$195.48, 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.

How much is parking at The Metropole Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Metropole Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Metropole Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Metropole Hotel located?

Located in Victorian Quarter, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Everyman Palace Theatre and University College Cork. Leisureplex and City Limits Comedy Club are also within 5 minutes. CORK (Station) is 8 minutes by foot.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

christine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for a visit to cork
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was amazing! The staff were all incredibly nice and accommodating. The rooms and common areas were clean and orderly as well. I would stay here again without question!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an absolutely lovely stay at the Metropole. It being in the city central made everything so convenient. We could walk to the shops, bus stations, and the train station. I loved the smell of fresh flowers in the lobby and our room had some amenities I don’t see often like a heated towel rack.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Arpan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good. Just the hand lotion dispenser didn’t work which means basic QA wasn’t carried out prior to check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was staying in Cork the night before a hospital procedure to avoid an exceptionally early start from home. Needed a bed, wake up call and taxi. Metropole took care of it all and made the experience so relaxing and smooth. I got a great night’s sleep in a very comfortable bed and arrived downstairs to the pre booked taxi. As I had to attend the hospital fasting the option to book a room without breakfast really suited me. Thanks to the team at the Metropole for making my stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Katharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location in Cork. Lots of pubs, shopping and restaurants in the area. Our hotel room was old, outdated and too warm. I feel very strongly that booking through a third party lands you in a lesser room if differences exist. Dealing with Expedia proved to be a mistake as hotels I booked direct were far nicer. Customer service issues were only with Expedia and not the properties.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay at the Metropole
This is a great hotel in Cork. We were told it's the best and I believe it. Everything was great....except....we were literally scammed out of 20 euros by one of the bartenders. At dinner one night, where we odly had at least 3 different people tending to us, one of the bartenders asked if he could take our dishes and did we want dessert. My wife ordered some cake thing and ice cream to go up to the room. He then asked if we wanted to pay so we said yes. He brought over the payment machine and somehow the subject of tipping came up. He claimed that it's better to give cash due to some made up claim. We gave him 20 euro. He walks back to the bar and up to another tender is "snapping" the bill in front of her as in, "check this out". After that we never saw him again. After waiting at least 15 minutes for the takeaway dessert, some guy comes up with the cake on a plate and the ice cream in a bowl. And no fork or spoon. We were irate. My wife approached a wonderful young man named Ian who helped check in also and told him the story. He was trying to give us back the money but we said no, we just want the dessert and for someone to speak to the bartender. Ian asked if he could buy us another round of drinks, we declined. He then personally brought out the takeaway and we went to our room. Not 10 minutes later, Ian arrived with complimentary drinks. He was a really considerate guy. But that bartender was a jerk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though this is a old property it is clean. Staff are greay. Location terrific and quite. Great holiday decotation and smell is pleasent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023