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Rooms
9.7Rooms spacious and cosy, with personal touches like Christmas trees.
Cleanliness
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.6Hotel is centrally located in Cork, making it a desirable choice.
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Cork, IE
0.27 km (0.17 mi) from original
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
8.8/10Lancaster Lodge
8.7/10Hayfield Manor
9.6/10Shandon Bells Guest House
7.9/10The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
9.0Rooms described as spacious, modern, comfortable with very comfortable beds; some noise and one report of A/C failure are isolated negatives.
Lancaster Lodge
8.6Rooms described as beautiful and modern, with a few concerns about specific amenities.
Hayfield Manor
9.7Rooms spacious and cosy, with personal touches like Christmas trees.
Shandon Bells Guest House
7.0Mixed sentiments with some rooms being small and in need of updating, but others being comfortable.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
9.5Multiple reviews explicitly call rooms 'spotless' and 'spotlessly clean' and praise the bathroom and general cleanliness.
Lancaster Lodge
8.9Most reviews highlighted cleanliness positively, with specific mentions of immaculately clean rooms.
Hayfield Manor
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Shandon Bells Guest House
8.0Overall positive sentiment regarding cleanliness in most reviews.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
9.4Many reviewers note an excellent, very central location (short walk to city centre, '10 min of everything'), with pleasant riverside views and terrace.
Lancaster Lodge
9.2Consistently rated highly for its central location and easy access to attractions.
Hayfield Manor
9.6Hotel is centrally located in Cork, making it a desirable choice.
Shandon Bells Guest House
9.0Excellent location for easy access to Cork city center, frequently praised in reviews.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
9.6Service repeatedly described as 'superb', 'very friendly', staff 'professional yet warm' and prompt in responding to requests; staff handled booking issues well.
Lancaster Lodge
8.7Mixed sentiments regarding service, with some praising staff while others noted issues with rudeness.
Hayfield Manor
10.0Staff were described as excellent, friendly, and attentive.
Shandon Bells Guest House
8.5Staff were generally helpful and welcoming, with some isolated instances of inattentiveness.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
—Lancaster Lodge
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—The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
8.6Food 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.
Lancaster Lodge
8.2Breakfast received positive mentions, but no significant focus on other food options.
Hayfield Manor
9.6Food quality is high, with multiple positive mentions of dining experiences.
Shandon Bells Guest House
8.0Generally positive remarks about breakfast, despite some issues with service.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
8.5Pool 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.
Lancaster Lodge
8.7General satisfaction with available amenities, despite some missing like a bar/restaurant.
Hayfield Manor
9.6Great amenities include amazing restaurants and a relaxing spa.
Shandon Bells Guest House
7.5Some amenities were appreciated, though others like the hot water kettle were noted as malfunctioning.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
7.2Multiple complaints about breakfast being overpriced (EUR26) and some comments about pricey cocktails; overall value slightly diminished by extra charges.
Lancaster Lodge
8.6Guests felt it was a good value considering the quality of the rooms and location.
Hayfield Manor
8.6Expensive hotel but overall experience justifies the cost.
Shandon Bells Guest House
7.4Overall good value based on location and comfort, but some mixed feelings about room conditions.
The River Lee Hotel a member of The Doyle Collection
Maxwell Simpson plaqueLancaster Lodge
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Rainbow Pride WalkwayShandon Bells Guest House
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