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Luxurious River Lee Hotel in Cork
Modern Rooms with Stunning Views
Experience luxury in every detail with air-conditioned rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and modern amenities. Enjoy a flat-screen TV, free internet, and bathrooms with power showers and under-floor heating.
Gourmet Dining and Socializing
Indulge in culinary delights at The River Club Bar, Terrace, and The Grill room. With glamorous décor and a relaxed atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to eat, drink, and socialize in Cork.
Fitness and Exploration
Stay active at NRG Fitness with a well-equipped gym and fitness classes. Explore nearby attractions like St. Finnbar’s Cathedral, Beamish Brewery, and Cork Opera House just a short walk away.
Book now to experience the epitome of luxury at the River Lee Hotel!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
River View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
68 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
40 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
65 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
River View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
All round fantastic hotel with excellent staff
The restaurant was great, and the staff was very friendly
There was a massive leak in our bathroom and they could not change rooms for us
3 people in room only catered for 2 .. ie towels, bathrobes, cups etc Requested 2 rooms nearby … allocated on separate floors
Carlos and Gabriella were exceptional. We loved the space
Staff attention to detail was second to none.
- Prosecco and fudge were complimentary upon request - bathroom has separate shower and bath, dental set, shaving set etc in case you forget anything - robes and slippers were comfortable - variety of teas and coffees (kettle and coffee machine is a plus) - bed was comfortable - fridge was spacious - staff were very friendly and helpful I liked everything
There was nothing I didn't like
Location good
Nothing
Pokoje są bardzo dobre. Łóżka ogromne , wygodne. W pokojach bardzo czysto. Łazienki zadbane.
Pokazywany basen do którego jest dostęp, jest w rzeczywistości publiczny. Przychodzą osoby z zewnątrz, dzieci mają zajęcia pływackie i jest mega głośno. Obowiązkowe są czepki. Jak się nie ma (bo skąd) trzeba kupić za 3 euro. Są dwie sauny , jedna bardziej brudna od drugiej, obie z wejściami bezpośrednio z płyty basenu, co uniemożliwia zachowanie jakiejkolwiek kultury saunowej. Wszyscy wchodzą na drewniane ławki w mokrych strojach i klapkach , bez żadnych ręczników. W saunie parowej nie można spłukać siedzenia, bo nie ma czym. Obrzydliwe. Przy rezerwacji przez booking trzeba uważać, bo bywa oferta ze śniadaniem, ale hotel tego nie uznaje i potem trzeba płacić 16 lub 26 euro za śniadanie. Sporo.
Liked the breakfast , would have preferred this to have been include with the booking by default.
Service and choice
We liked everything, the food was excellent, the service was superb, and the rooms fabulous. Really is a fantastic hotel
There was nothing we didn’t like
Excellent location and facilities nice lobby and view from the rooms, the rooms were clean and well organised as well as the city centre was easily accessible.
Left too early to have the breakfast would have appreicated the ability to get a coffee before leaving early
De ligging: slechts 8 minuten lopen en je staat in het centrum met veel pubs en eetgelegenheden
Helaas geen gratis parkeren: €15 per dag
Location and proximity to the city
It was comfortable and generally the staff were friendly and helpful.
The staff made it!
The space, the locality, beautiful decor, spaciousness. Concierge service very good. Breakfast had great choices.
Bit chilly in the public spaces. Pool very cold.
The staff were excellent in reception and the bar area where we ate lunch and dinner. The small bar/ coffee dock near reception was nice. We were allowed to check in earlier than planned and room was spotless
The bed was very comfortable and the staff were really good
The sink in the bathroom was really dirty Only 1 packet of biscuits in the room also no water at all in the room I took a video of the sink it was that bad but I couldn’t upload it so the photo doesn’t show out how bad it was
Beds super comfy. Fluffy pillows and douvet, lovely bathroom and toiletries. Staff very friendly and accommodating
Nothing
From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome. The staff opened the door for us and offered to take our cases. Even though we declined the offer, it was very much appreciated. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful, even explaining the car charging option in the hotel for me. Waiter in the breakfast room was super helpful with setting us up for breakfast with our kids. Room was spacious and very clean. Overall, a really nice hotel, managed by super helpful staff. We will definitely visit it again and are currently looking at trying another of the hotels in the Doyle group. Our 3rd short break this year and we definitely saved the best till last.
I couldn't fault anything. Thank you
Good-sized family room, excellent food at the bar restaurant, friendly staff.
Parking is awkward and with only one elevator servicing the car park. It was odd that you couldn't pick food from either restaurant's menu, irrespective of where you sat, given they're both interconnected.
Comfortable, decent sized rooms and clean
Food was fabulous, pool was lovely for family. Location excellent.
We ate in the restaurant night 1, food was amazing but service was just shocking. So slow and plenty staff on but unfortunately didn't know what to be doing! Was a pity as food so good. Ordered drinks which took forever to come, we had a babysitter for 1.5hrs and spent first half hour waiting for a drink.
Comfortable and clean staff were helpful and friendly
Great location, walkable to Main Street shopping. Spacious room and well appointed. Bar and Restaurant both fabulous.
Very confortable
How close it was to the city. How professional to staff were across all areas of the Hotel.
Nothing.
Lovely, clean and comfortable.
Not the best view from the window onto a flat roof at the rear.
Absolutely beautiful hotel Great location and very close to all the notable excursions in cork
Todo
Me gusto todo
Very clean with good gym. Range of food options for breakfast and a nice restaurant area for lunch and dinner if required.
Fee for parking ( not sure this was clear on booking) and only one lift working.
The facilities were very good and staff very attentive
N/A
The room was great, the spa, including the steam room and sauna and Jacuzzi were fantastic, the staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was excellent
Spacious, comfortable air conditioned room with nice decor.
A great variety of food to cover all preferences. Great location, short walk to city centre. Friendly staff. Responded to requests promptly
Very friendly staff, room was a great size and spotlessly clean, the bed was huge and very comfortable. A very quiet room, no slamming doors or external noise to be heard.
The pool is not quite what we expected, not as luxurious as we had hoped.
Room facilities excellent
Continental breakfast option would have been appreciated.
Hôtel très joli extrêmement bien placé, à 10 mn de tout! Une grande chambre très moderne et confortable. On s’y sent tout de suite bien! Un bar avec vue sur la rivière, très joli et reposant, petit écrin de paix.
Le restaurant/bar n’était pas au niveau du reste. Long pour servir et peu varié.
Location,friendly staff.
Lovely spacious room, comfy bed. Nice bathroom
Great service
Spotless. Staff were great. Food was outstanding although my steak was more medium/well than medium rare. We had an issue via booking.com but the staff at the hotel dealt with it superbly well.
Nothing. It was 10/10.
The price for the breakfast is extremely expensive and definitely wasn't worth the price charged, unfortunately.
Property was beautiful a bit of language barrier with food and drink on the Thursday no turn down on Thursday nite, but there was on Friday, pool was fantastic, a bit if noise during the day ( building) could have been told beforehand, but we enjoyed our stay
More choice of food in pub grub area, but the actual food was great
Great location, beautiful hotel, lovely rooms, lovely staff
The cocktails aren't that nice for the price
Staff, food etc
Noise from 6.30am from your workers in yard under room. Breaking sinks with hammers in skip etc. Perhaps they could start later
Todo
Nada, que no haya mas hotels como este
It was close to the Mardyke, the hotel was airy and clean with a gorgeous terrace and restaurant. Pretty good food and very good service.
The drilling work happening on the floor above that was very noisy and the lack of affordable breakfast. Breakfast should be included in the roommate as Eur26 per head is absurd. Also 3 people booked into a room should mean 3 glasses, cups, robes etc but that was only achieved on the last day.
Good facilities and friendly staff
Location and hotel beautiful
The a/c didn’t work in our room so a little uncomfortable with the hot weather
Mooi gelegen hotel aan de rivier met ruime parkeergarage ernaast waar ook de fietsen prima kunnen staan. Prima bedden en vriendelijk personeel
De eerste nacht werkte de airco in de kamer niet waardoor het benauwd en warm was. Dat werd de volgende dag prima opgelost doordat we naar een andere kamer mochten verhuizen. Maar ook daar koelde de airco niet voldoende en bleken we ook geen koffiezetapparaat meer te hebben wat wel bij de gekozen kamer had gehoord.
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Cleanliness
9.5/10Multiple reviews explicitly call rooms 'spotless' and 'spotlessly clean' and praise the bathroom and general cleanliness.
Service
9.6/10Service repeatedly described as 'superb', 'very friendly', staff 'professional yet warm' and prompt in responding to requests; staff handled booking issues well.
Location
9.4/10Many reviewers note an excellent, very central location (short walk to city centre, '10 min of everything'), with pleasant riverside views and terrace.
Room Quality
9/10Rooms described as spacious, modern, comfortable with very comfortable beds; some noise and one report of A/C failure are isolated negatives.
Amenities
8.5/10Pool praised by several guests (called 'fantastic') but some expected more luxurious offering; bar with river view is pleasant though restaurant/bar service and variety received some criticism.
Value for Money
7.2/10Multiple complaints about breakfast being overpriced (EUR26) and some comments about pricey cocktails; overall value slightly diminished by extra charges.
Food and Beverage
8.6/10Food is often described positively ('outstanding', 'very good', 'great'), though there are notes about limited choices in pub-grub area and slow restaurant service at times.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Overall sentiment is strongly positive ('Excellent stay', 'Outstanding', 'Lovely stay'), with isolated issues (noise from work, A/C, breakfast price) that temper perfect scores.
Sip and socialise at The River Club Bar with glamorous décor and a relaxed atmosphere along Cork’s River Lee.
Experience gourmet dining with terrace views, perfect for sunset cocktails and meals by the water.
Keep active with access to the on-site fitness facilities and nearby walking-friendly streets from Western Road.