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Excellent staff and location.

gorgeous property. amazing food and beverages. room was big and comfy. staff were friendly and helpful. town was amazing. hotel has parking and we were able to walk to everything we wanted to do. cant wait to come back.

Wonderful room, lots of space great service. Prices in the bar and restaurant very high. The exercise facilities and pool are not part of the hotel and are open to any one with a membership.Lockwr rooms we're not clean

Comfortable beds, nice amenities, wonderful shower pressure. Only wish was that they had take away coffee in morning. Staff was really friendly. Pretty lit bridge over river to entrance to hotel.

Great front desk staff, bartenders, and breakfast restaurant staff. Thanks for a great stay.

Excellent amenities and friendly staff. Beautiful views of the river and city.

I loved everything about the hotel! The architecture, the interior design, the bar, the staff and the location! The only thing i did not care for was after a certian time no one was allowed in the hotel if your name is not on record. I booked 2 beds for a reason and my family was not allowed in. I did alot of research on this place before i booked. And i saw nothing in fine print about that policy. I had to pay an awful amount for just 3 more people.

Clean, friendly environment. Great location next to some shopping

The staff was very friendly, place is clean, good location

This was our "splurge" stay during our 3 weeks in Ireland.. And it totally lived up to it. The staff was outstanding and checked us in quite early. You can walk most places in downtown Cork in less than 10 minutes. Beds are really comfortable and the bathroom is quite large with a huge soaking tub. The views were awesome too! Plus they gave us water to go when we checked out. I'd stay here again!

Very clean and comfortable beds. Excellent view of river and city from room.

Great pool and jacuzzi, receptionist were very friendly and helpful, bed very confortable

The room was perfect for our needs and the staff was outstanding! The only thing that I noticed were the drapes in the room were a bit tattered; no big deal. I loved how the hotel was centrally located, in the city. We easily walked to most of our destinations.

Nice hotel outside City Centre. Front Desk staff is excellent! They went above and beyond to give us directions and recommendations! Bar and restaurant staff are just okay. Very hard to get a drink or food in the lounge. Rooms are spacious and bathrooms are very nice.

Western Road Cork Cork

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to University College Cork
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Indoor pool

University College Cork is within a 5-minute walk of The River Lee Hotel while other popular sites like Glucksman Gallery are within a 15-minute stroll. This 182-room, 4-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and a gym.


Dining

For your convenience, a full breakfast is served for a fee on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or entertain your taste buds at the onsite restaurant or coffee shop/cafe.


Rooms

55-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, minibars, and coffee makers.


Property features

Guests of The River Lee Hotel have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is offered for EUR 12 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and conference space.

Room options

Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

3 Twin Beds | Sleeps 3

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 3

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for The River Lee Hotel

Everyone (9) Couples (6) Family (5)
5
Partner Couples

Excellent staff and location.

By on Mar 11, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 11, 2024

Dear Lori, Thank you so much for sharing feedback following your recent visit to The River Lee, it was our pleasure to have you in residence. We hope to see you again soon in Cork. Thank you again for your feedback. Warm regards, Denis Murphy, Assistant Front Office Manager

5
Everyone

By on Oct 29, 2023

5
Partner Couples

gorgeous property. amazing food and beverages. room was big and comfy. staff were friendly and helpful. town was amazing. hotel has parking and we were able to walk to everything we wanted to do. cant wait to come back.

By on Oct 9, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 14, 2023

Dear Megan,Thank you so much for sharing feedback following your recent visit to The River Lee, it was our pleasure to have you in residence. We hope to see you again soon in Cork. Thank you again for your feedback. Warm regards, Denis Murphy Assistant Front Office Manager

5
Family

Wonderful room, lots of space great service. Prices in the bar and restaurant very high. The exercise facilities and pool are not part of the hotel and are open to any one with a membership.Lockwr rooms we're not clean

By on Sep 7, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 8, 2023

Dear Leslie, Thank you so much for sharing feedback following your recent visit to The River Lee, it was our pleasure to have you in residence. We hope to see you again soon in Cork. Thank you again for your feedback.Warm regardsKevin NelliganFront Office Manager

5
Family

Comfortable beds, nice amenities, wonderful shower pressure. Only wish was that they had take away coffee in morning. Staff was really friendly. Pretty lit bridge over river to entrance to hotel.

By , from Loveland on Dec 19, 2022

5
Partner Couples

Great front desk staff, bartenders, and breakfast restaurant staff. Thanks for a great stay.

By on Oct 4, 2022

5
Family with small children

Excellent amenities and friendly staff. Beautiful views of the river and city.

By , from USA on Mar 9, 2020

4
Family

I loved everything about the hotel! The architecture, the interior design, the bar, the staff and the location! The only thing i did not care for was after a certian time no one was allowed in the hotel if your name is not on record. I booked 2 beds for a reason and my family was not allowed in. I did alot of research on this place before i booked. And i saw nothing in fine print about that policy. I had to pay an awful amount for just 3 more people.

By on Nov 25, 2019

5
Family

Clean, friendly environment. Great location next to some shopping

By on Aug 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 14, 2019

Thank you for your kind feedback. We do hope we can welcome you back in the not too distant future.

1
Everyone

By on Aug 1, 2019

The River Lee Hotel

Western Road, Cork, Cork
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