- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID are 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.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No cribs or infant beds are available.
The River Lee Hotel
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Recent guest reviews
Friendly and helpful staff, free parking in their garage a nice surprise. Easy to reserve on Orbitz
Clean, located nice distance to walk downtown. Came from the states and was allowed to check in hours before - since the flight landed in the morning and the check in time wasn’t until 2pm —very accommodating staff!
This was a spectacular hotel, and would have ranked it higher if I could. Very modern, classy and professional, but exceedingly practical at the same time. You would have thought that I was in a more practical version of a Hyatt. The bar area allows an excellent view of the river and the picturesque houses across the street. The breakfast area was classy and the breakfast buffet was very, very good. The wait staff was professional and very friendly. The room was fantastic. I stayed on the back side and it was very quiet, allowing a great view of the steeple of the famous church in town. Within, the room the bathroom area was clearly the best. It must have been remodeled recently, it was so nice. It had both a very modern shower and a separate bathtub. One of the best, if not the best, of all hotel bathrooms I have been in (and I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels). The price was almost cheap, given all that one received in value.
Great hotel within 10 min walking of Cork center and University College of Cork. Easy to park and friendly staff. The breakfast was a buffet and although a little pricy had anything you could want.
Just spent a lovely week at The River Lee. A ten minute walk to City Centerfor great shopping and dining. A five min walk to UCC. Staff so helpful and knowledgeable. Rooms were a nice size and very clean with super comfy beds. Always nice to look out and see the River Lee! Only be hung missing was a little shop where you could get snacks or a few necessary items. All in all, a great accommodation!
It was very nice, clean, chic and affordable. Staff was great
Couldn't have been more happy with the hotel. Breakfast buffet was excellent.
A very nice hotel with excellent amenities - great gym facilities, good restaurant options on site and very helpful staff - no complaints at all. We do usually book boutiques and this hotel was a little more mainstream than our usual taste.
This is perhaps one of the best hotels in Cork. Room was neat, the bed was very comfortable, not to soft not to hard. The bathroom was very roomy with a shower stall and a separate tub, all in great condition. The food was very good, but in my opinion the menu was limited, specially if you are staying for a few days. Restaurants are close by perhaps 10 minute walk. My only complaint would be the air conditioning not working properly, temperature needs to be adjusted from the front desk, and never went below 21 degrees. My preference is 18 to 19 degrees celsius (65 F). So at some point the room felt warm.
The River Lee Hotel is a nicely kept hotel and overall a good value. It's a little off to the side of the busier parts of town but I prefer it that way. The rooms are nice and the staff was overall good with a couple hiccups...such as completely ignoring us for 15 mins in the bar until I finally just went and grabbed someone's attention. Also promised me a newspaper each morning that didn't come. That's pretty minor but a little annoying. The 2 main strikes I had against the hotel are: the parking lot was small and completely full with tiny spots that I couldn't even fit in if they opened up - we circled around and around way too long; and the food I had there wasn't that good - not horrible but not good either. That said, I would stay there again if I'm in Cork again.
Great centrally located hotel with validated parking in their garage. Walking distance to English Market and walking/shopping area. Helpful staff. Maker sure print out your booking receipt in advance especially if requesting breakfast.
Helpful staff, delicious food, comfortable rooms, wifi, good value, and top notch location between UCC and Cork city. I would definitely stay there again.
My stay at the River Lee Hotel was a great experience. The staff were very polite, professional and friendly. The cost was excellent compared to the other smaller hotels in the area. I would definitely stay at the River Lee again on my next visit to Cork, and recommend it to others.
It was a great location in Cork. The free parking garage was great, beds were really comfortable, it was a nice relaxing hotel to stay in. Definitely would recommend it especially for the price when compared to other hotels throughout the country at that price.
VEry well-designed and comfortable, with easy access to the amenities and the city
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and University College Cork
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
The River Lee Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and University College Cork. This 182-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. On a river, it's also near Bells of Shandon and St. Anne's Shandon Church.
Dining
Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with 24-hour room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a full breakfast is served each morning for a fee.
Rooms
All 182 air-conditioned rooms provide minibars, coffee makers, and safes. Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include ironing boards and desks.
Property features
At The River Lee Hotel, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a health club, and a spa tub. There's free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guest reviews for The River Lee Hotel
Everyone
Friendly and helpful staff, free parking in their garage a nice surprise. Easy to reserve on Orbitz
Everyone
Clean, located nice distance to walk downtown. Came from the states and was allowed to check in hours before - since the flight landed in the morning and the check in time wasn’t until 2pm —very accommodating staff!
only hotel i will stay at in cork
Everyone
This was a spectacular hotel, and would have ranked it higher if I could. Very modern, classy and professional, but exceedingly practical at the same time. You would have thought that I was in a more practical version of a Hyatt. The bar area allows an excellent view of the river and the picturesque houses across the street. The breakfast area was classy and the breakfast buffet was very, very good. The wait staff was professional and very friendly. The room was fantastic. I stayed on the back side and it was very quiet, allowing a great view of the steeple of the famous church in town. Within, the room the bathroom area was clearly the best. It must have been remodeled recently, it was so nice. It had both a very modern shower and a separate bathtub. One of the best, if not the best, of all hotel bathrooms I have been in (and I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels). The price was almost cheap, given all that one received in value.
top notch
Everyone
Great hotel within 10 min walking of Cork center and University College of Cork. Easy to park and friendly staff. The breakfast was a buffet and although a little pricy had anything you could want.
cork comfort
Everyone
Just spent a lovely week at The River Lee. A ten minute walk to City Centerfor great shopping and dining. A five min walk to UCC. Staff so helpful and knowledgeable. Rooms were a nice size and very clean with super comfy beds. Always nice to look out and see the River Lee! Only be hung missing was a little shop where you could get snacks or a few necessary items. All in all, a great accommodation!
Everyone
It was very nice, clean, chic and affordable. Staff was great
Everyone
Couldn't have been more happy with the hotel. Breakfast buffet was excellent.
great hotel
Couples
A very nice hotel with excellent amenities - great gym facilities, good restaurant options on site and very helpful staff - no complaints at all. We do usually book boutiques and this hotel was a little more mainstream than our usual taste.
business trip
BusinessTravelers
This is perhaps one of the best hotels in Cork. Room was neat, the bed was very comfortable, not to soft not to hard. The bathroom was very roomy with a shower stall and a separate tub, all in great condition. The food was very good, but in my opinion the menu was limited, specially if you are staying for a few days. Restaurants are close by perhaps 10 minute walk. My only complaint would be the air conditioning not working properly, temperature needs to be adjusted from the front desk, and never went below 21 degrees. My preference is 18 to 19 degrees celsius (65 F). So at some point the room felt warm.
visited cork for a couple days on leisure
Couples
The River Lee Hotel is a nicely kept hotel and overall a good value. It's a little off to the side of the busier parts of town but I prefer it that way. The rooms are nice and the staff was overall good with a couple hiccups...such as completely ignoring us for 15 mins in the bar until I finally just went and grabbed someone's attention. Also promised me a newspaper each morning that didn't come. That's pretty minor but a little annoying. The 2 main strikes I had against the hotel are: the parking lot was small and completely full with tiny spots that I couldn't even fit in if they opened up - we circled around and around way too long; and the food I had there wasn't that good - not horrible but not good either. That said, I would stay there again if I'm in Cork again.
