Clayton Hotel Cork – A Mixed Experience
Our stay at the Clayton Hotel in Cork was a mixed bag, with some positives but quite a few disappointments.
Pros:
• Room Upgrade: We originally booked a family deluxe room through Expedia, but as our booking showed a family suite, the hotel upgraded us at no extra cost. A nice touch!
• Online Check-in & Check-out: The process was smooth and efficient, making arrival and departure hassle-free.
Cons:
• Uncomfortable Atmosphere from Housekeeping: After our upgrade, we had to move rooms, and as we did, six cleaners gave us disapproving looks. It was an awkward experience, almost as if they were annoyed about having to revisit the room.
• Tired and Run-down: The hotel has definitely seen better days. The room felt old, with visible screws everywhere holding things together.
• Limited Lift Access: There’s only a single lift, and it barely fits five people, which makes getting around frustrating.
• Poor Dining Reputation: The restaurant had so many bad reviews that we didn’t even bother trying it.
• Inconvenient Parking: Parking is scattered across three different locations, all accessible via stairs, which isn’t ideal. The driveway is also in poor condition.
• Misleading Leisure Centre: While the hotel advertises a swimming and leisure centre, it’s actually at a separate location up a steep hill. You’ll need to drive there, pay an additional fee, and bring your own towels—something the receptionist conveniently forgot to mention.