The Kingsley

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
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Front of property
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork
  • University College Cork
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cork City Gaol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cork

The Kingsley places you next to Cork County Hall and within a 10-minute walk of University College Cork. This 131-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cork University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 13 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fairbanks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flannery's Bar & Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian deligths - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Dock - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork
Guests of The Kingsley enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes are also standard.
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Springboard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kingsley Cork
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel Cork
The Kingsley Cork
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Kingsley?

The Kingsley offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of The Kingsley?

This hotel is located in Cork, a short 11-minute walk from Fitzgerald Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Glucksman Gallery. You'll also find Cork Public Museum and Daly's Bridge less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Kingsley?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Is there a spa at The Kingsley?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does The Kingsley include a casino?

No, The Kingsley doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Kingsley?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Kingsley?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does The Kingsley have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Kingsley feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Kingsley has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Kingsley allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Kingsley though service animals are welcome.

Does The Kingsley have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Kingsley?

The closest major airport to The Kingsley is Cork Airport (ORK), which is 5 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Kingsley?

No, at The Kingsley, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Quiet, clean, comfortable, priced great

Visiting from America, checked in on a Wednesday night, barking is free and underground but limited. Limited. Unsure if there's other parking. Breakfast was included for us and tasted great, hot and cold food, overlooking the river area. The room was absolutely clean and quiet, the bed was very comfortable. The staff were great on our check-in and the same Ladies were there when we checked out the next day. We would definitely stay here again, this is priced Right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First stay in Cork . Great Hotel . Great friendly helpful staff. Spacious clean comfortable bedrooms . Would definitely stay there again . Lovely breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Irving

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Cork

Lovely hotel - really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Hotel is beautifully decorated from the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

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

great stay

amazing hotel. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Wade

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Nice time at the Kingsley

A very nice experience at the Kingsley. Very good service and a lovely comfy bed, slept well. Room was nice and warm when I got in (Dec)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really like the kingsley, brian in guest relations was so helpful and really nice. Will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the river, staff is always great and it's really close to the UCC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff nice restaurant bar and spa clean rooms very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Kingsley Stay

Great stay and very nice room overlooking river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful all around. Would definitely stay longer if we return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely stay in Cork

Very enjoyable stay in Cork, the room was very comfortable, lovely bed and very comfortable sleep. Really enjoyed the leisure facilities especially the outdoor hot pool. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most impressive stays I had during a 2 week trip I spent travelling across Ireland. Beautiful building, absolutely amazing rooms, plenty of parking, extremely well-trained and helpful staff. I'd highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property clean and spacious staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024