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Imperial Hotel

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Balcony
Property entrance
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Overview of Imperial Hotel

Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with spa, near Cork City Hall
8.6 out of 10 Fabulous
8.6/10 Fabulous

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Property highlights

  • Spa
  • Internet access
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Cork City Centre
  • University College Cork - 3 min drive
  • Blarney Castle - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 12 min drive
  • CORK (Station) - 14 min walk
  • Glounthaune Station - 16 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crane Lane Theatre - 1 min walk
  • The Welcome Inn - 4 min walk
  • Lafayettes - 1 min walk
  • Butlers Chocolate Café - 2 min walk
  • Boojum - 2 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

A great choice for a stay in Cork, Imperial Hotel is only 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from the airport. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Sketch serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers say great things about the bar and breakfast.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 124 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 0.1 mi (EUR 13 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1813
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Sketch – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
No. 76 – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Lafayettes Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available off-site and costs EUR 13 per day (0.1 mi away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected with electrostatic spray; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Imperial Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Cork
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Imperial 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Imperial Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?
You can check in from 3 PM - anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Imperial Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Sketch.
What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?
Imperial Hotel is in Cork City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from St. Patrick's Bridge and 5 minutes' walk from Cork City Hall. Travellers say that this hotel is in a good location.

Reviews

8.6

Fabulous

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.9/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Eileen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynn, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Class and Convenience
The Imperial Hotel is historic and elegant. The staff is very professional. If I had one word to describe it, it would be “Classy”.
April, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nancy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The level of customer service was outstanding during the entire stay. Hotel was in great walkable area to shops & restaurants. The English Market was great got breakfast there brought it back hotel. Live Irish music Sunday night.
Charlotte, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

MARGARET, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

vincent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Blaise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sheila, 3-night trip
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