Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall

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Property entrance
Hot tub, body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Cork City Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 24.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cork

Cork City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cork City Centre hotel, you'll find Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. University College Cork and Fitzgerald Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pairc Ui Chaoimh - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 14 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Padrino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

4-star spa hotel near Cork City Hall
Imperial Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 226 square feet (21 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Imperial Hotel.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 124 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 226 sq ft of conference space
  • 21 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1813
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Imperial Hotel offers 124 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cork hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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 hot tub.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 60
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly, WILMINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ELSPETH

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

Stepping into history....

Stepped into the charm of The Imperial Hotel Cork City, where modern boutique luxury meets over 200 years of history! Enjoyed the spacious room and indulged in a little pampering at the spa. An excellent afternoon tea too. Hungry? Take your pick from our on site dining spots, Lafayette’s and No.76 bar. Nestled in the heart of Cork’s buzzing pedestrian zone, just a stone’s throw from the world-famous English Market and the city’s shopping streets, Patrick Street and Oliver Plunkett Street. The Imperial is Cork’s very first hotel—so you’re literally stepping into history!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

m a r c

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Fort Langley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Geat classic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! The staff were extremely friendly and the environment was beautiful. Bed was comfy too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David, Stone Ridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Staff was very nice. Very easy to get around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved! Perfect location.

Elegant and charming hotel. Front desk staff, concierge, bar keep, and restaurant staff all exceptionally friendly and helpful. The only negative is the hotel parking is about 6 blocks away, and if you are arriving or departing during busy times there is no where to safely pull over to load/unload your vehicle. But parking garage safe and easy. Breakfast spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Also loved the hotel a d staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the outside is impressive the inside is tired and the rooms dated - the restrictions of an old building do not effect the standard of the furniture and decoration. I found the one bar that was open to be understaffed. Another frustration was that it is advertised as having several bars but in fact only had one that was open but I was not warned about this when I booked. The spa is also an additional expense which is not made clear when booking. Convenient, safe and pleasant but too much complacency.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

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

Receptionist

Receptionist not great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room and a gorgeous hotel. I would love to stay again and take advantage of the spa and other amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Guillermo

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for 6 feet or taller business people

It is not.an hotel for 6 ft high people. The tub was very narrow and the shower was very low Difficult to shower. Similarly the bed. For short people. The chairs were old and uncomfortable and did not match the high of the designated dresser as a desk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was a bit dirty considering the price. But breakfast and staff made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dermot

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

Mid week work trip

Lovely cental hotel in Cork, very reasonable restaurant onsite with great food. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nagalingam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Great despite some construction

The Imperial was perfect for our stay, though my friend’s bedding had some stains on it and as the hotel was under construction it was a little rough round the edges but the staff were brilliant and we felt well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025