In the heart of Victorian Quarter, The Metropole Hotel offers a luxurious escape with two on-site restaurants serving Regional cuisine and a bar to unwind. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while staying connected with free in-room WiFi and take advantage of the gym, business center and 24-hour front desk.
When you stay at The Metropole Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Riverview Restaurant, which serves breakfast and is one of 2 restaurants. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (EUR 12.00 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1897
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Riverview Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available.
The Bistro - This brasserie specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Met Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 per person
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from February 1 2025 to May 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Front desk
Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 12.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Gresham Metropole
Gresham Metropole Cork
Gresham Metropole Hotel
Gresham Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Hotel Cork
Metropole Cork
The Metropole Hotel Cork
The Metropole Hotel Hotel
The Metropole Hotel Hotel Cork
Frequently asked questions
Does The Metropole Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Metropole Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Metropole Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Metropole Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Metropole Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Metropole Hotel also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.
What's the area around The Metropole Hotel like?
The Metropole Hotel is in Victorian Quarter, a short 8-minute walk from Cork Kent Station and 4 minutes' walk from St. Patrick's Bridge. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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The Metropole Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 January 2025
Enjoyed the ambiance of this landmark! It was relaxing, clean and nostalgic!! Would definitely go back there and also recommend it to friends visiting Ireland!(Cork City!)
Patricia
Patricia, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2024
Beautiful hotel. Our room was very nice. Easy walking to shopping and restaurants.
cheryl
cheryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Great property and great location!
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Wonderful staff and very clean hotel. Definitely will be back!
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
Hotel is lovely and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Beds were quite comfortable and the room was spacious.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 September 2024
Really good location w/ plenty of dining / drinking / shopping and easy access to the bus and train.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
great location , breakfast and staff
Nancy
Nancy, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 December 2024
Standard - limited comfort
This is a standard hotel - no comfort and not sure why a 4 star. 1 pillow each, teabags within paper that looked like they were shuffled around the rooms for a year and towels that have been hardened with over use and washing. This is a 3 star and there are better hotels in the city for the same price and some cases a lower price
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2024
Great location and lovely hotel
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
A lovely old fashioned hotel
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
Great experience. Recommend this hotel
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2024
Great stay. Nice staff. Walking distance from main shops and restaurants.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2024
Easy access to buses, ahopping, great places to eat. Bar and lounge was great, food was excellent. Spicy margarita was terrible, but everything else was good. Rooms were very nice! Bed was super comfortable.
Brooke
Brooke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
Nice property - great staff
Yagnesh
Yagnesh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Fast, convenient, comfortable. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Chandler
Chandler, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
Friendly helpful staff
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
The location was particularly nice. We had special needs while there and the staff was very helpful.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 September 2024
The hotel was lovely. The car park was in a convenient location, however, the parking was too small and tight spaces.
Assunta
Assunta, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Very convenient for city centre, with a good range of bars and eateries within a short walk
kevin
kevin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
15 September 2024
Would stay again
Had trouble checking in,couldnt find our booking,but eventually sortrd
cathy
cathy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 September 2024
Business trip Ireland
Good stay, recommend parking a little tricky to find and make sure that give you a ticket so it’s €10 euro a night
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Excellent hotel. Great location. Professional staff. Walkable to everywhere.