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The Metropole Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Cork Opera House

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Exterior
Reception
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Explore the area

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MacCurtain Street, Cork, Cork
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cork

The Metropole Hotel places you in the centre of Cork, within just a 15-minute stroll of Cork Opera House and English Market. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Riverview Restaurant, is open for breakfast. Met Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Victorian Quarter hotel include University College Cork and Cork City Gaol.

What's nearby

  • Everyman Palace Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cork Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • English Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moxy Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sin É - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Shelbourne Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Metropole Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 7-minute walk to Cork Opera House
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Metropole Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1897
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Metropole Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Metropole Hotel?

The Metropole Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Metropole Hotel on 11 Mar 2026 start from NZ$293.4, 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.

Is parking available at The Metropole Hotel?

Yep, The Metropole Hotel has a covered self car park for EUR 12.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Metropole Hotel?

The closest beach to The Metropole Hotel is Fountainstown Beach (17.7 km).

Does The Metropole Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Metropole Hotel?

No, The Metropole Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Metropole Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Metropole Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Metropole Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Metropole Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The breakfast was simply superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful Hotel, particularly the lobby. Our room floor was a little dated and well worn. One elevator was not in service the first night. The room was clean and comfortable, however when we went to shower, had no water. Maintenance came and we were provided a replacement room later that afternoon. Mechanical issues are understandable and staff treated us excellently to move us to a room with working facility. Food and Service was excellent in the Hotel restaurants. Parking is in a car park behind the hotel, no issue getting a spot to park, but access and size of parking spots were quite challenging. Very narrow entry and exit along with tiny spots to be noted.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice hotel, and friendly staff. Everything was clean and comfortable — great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Metropole review

Lovely central hotel, excellent value, friendly and front of house staff from porter to receptionists very good at their job. Only one constructive observation, breakfast room staff appeared to be on a different planet than in the room, slow, at times for the birds, slow to attend tables, replenishing food on the self service took an iternity. They lacked some sort of supervision. But other than that hotel excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Lovely hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very varied
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb breakfast, accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Phoenixville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, but our room was very humid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch attitude of the staff and inviting decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel main areas are in stunning condition after the refit. The rooms are in need of a definite revamp. The hotel is excellent for convenience to access travel links, being able to nip down the street or head out for something to eat lots of availablity in that respect but a good revamp in the rooms would set this hotel miles apart from the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location. Walkable to both the Bus and Train Station. Restaurants and Shopping were also nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna, Seattle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Van de

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious this was after we refused first room 409 because window looked out onto a brick wall we eventually had 412 which better but bathroom needs refurbishing and water pressure was very low
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025