Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Cork Opera House

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Property entrance
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (EUR 20.00 per person)
Cafe
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

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76 South Mall Street, Cork, Cork, T12 A2YT
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 9 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Non Smoking

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

Premium Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

Located in Cork City Centre, Imperial Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House. This 124-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Lane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Oliver Plunkett - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butlers Chocolate Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lafayettes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Lane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Cork Opera House
A full-service spa, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Imperial Hotel. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Guests can expect WiFi and Smart TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Espresso makers, free newspapers, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald's
  • Helena's
  • Lafayettes Brasserie

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

  • 226 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

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)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1813
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Imperial Hotel?

Imperial Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Imperial Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Cork City Centre, just steps from Oliver Plunkett Street and Crane Lane Theatre, and within a short walk of St. Patrick's Bridge. You'll also find Cork City Hall and Cork Opera House less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Imperial Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Imperial Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, reflexology, and body wraps.

Does Imperial Hotel include a casino?

No, Imperial Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Imperial Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Imperial Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Imperial Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Imperial Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Helena's.

Does Imperial Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Imperial Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Imperial Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Imperial Hotel?

The closest major airport to Imperial Hotel is Cork Airport (ORK), which is 4.7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Imperial Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Imperial Hotel.

Does Imperial Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Imperial Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks much better in the pictures than it does in person. The room was a good size, but it felt run-down and not very clean. The bathroom, in particular, was disappointing—there were scuff marks on the tub and stains on the shower walls, and the tub itself was unusually high and hard to get into. It just didn’t feel clean or comfortable. I understand and appreciate the hotel’s historical value, but I personally prefer more modern facilities and updated, cleaner bathrooms. That said, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the attached bar was a cool spot—kudos to them. It wasn’t a terrible stay, but overall the room and bathroom just weren’t for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richardson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

damhnait

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and a great location near shops cafes etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel nice location parking a little bit away and an extra cost of €15
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

A wonderful stay

We loved our stay at the Imperial Hotel. We arrived early, and the staff went out of their way to assist in getting our room. The breakfast is fantastic. The staff is amazing and professional. Our room was large and comfortable. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just wonderful! Beautiful. Most surprising to me was the size of the rooms...so much larger than I would have expected from such a gorgeous older hotel. Good location and supreme customer experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic hotel and it was conveniently located in a area close to the sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the employees were excellent. The bar is very nice and cozy. My only complaint was the off site parking, it was a hike to get back to the hotel! A valet would be a nice addition. Other than that I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kensuke

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cork’s oldest and most prestigious hotel. Great staff, vey friendly and helpful. Centrally located, a lot of bars and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were most impressive. They could not do enough for you. From the moment we walked into the lobby to the time we left. Amazing service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Service is very poor for such an expensive hotel. There are plenty of better hotels in Cork to stay in. I wouldnt recommend Imperial.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast so far on our tour of Ireland. Staff are wonderful. Special mention to Victoria on Reception. So pleasant to deal with, so helpful. Also Cian (concierge?) and Saran in the breakfast restaurant. Lovely hotel. Will definitely stay again. Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Staff & service
Service in the breakfast room was very very slow and having to ask for everything repeatedly... tea, toast, missing items on breakfast. The food is good but service very poor. Impossible to get someone's attention also. Check out is 11am which is very early when breakfast is so slow. I dont know of any other hotel with 11am check out. And they stick to it rigidly, ringing to get you out and turn off cards access at 11am. Rooms are basic and small, bathrooms need a revamp. There isnt even a seat to sit on in the lobby. I wouldnt recommend it as a good experience for the price of the hotel. Plenty of other better places to stay in Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived to check in to checking out everyone was so friendly, courteous and helpful. Thank you so much to all concerned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful venue, staff and establishment. A pleasure to stay here thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is lovely with a beautifully updated piano bar. There’s a nice little restaurant for breakfast and lunch. The rooms were a little outdated but were still very nice. The only thing we didn’t like was the parking lot was about a kilometre away so make sure you drop your bags off at the hotel first
Lobby
Piano bar
Piano bar
Piano bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025