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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1939 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 108 rooms in property
- Hotel has 3 floors
- Hotel has 4 suites
- Check-in: 15.00
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 3 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
The Metropole Hotel Cork is located in the Victorian Quarter of Cork in Cork city centre and located next door is the Everyman concert Theatre. Professional and retail centre of Cork is close by. Visitor attracions close by includes the Crawford Art Gallery, The Glucksman Gallery, Historic Shandon, Cork City Goal, The Cork English Market and Cork University College. Cork is renowned for the quality and variety of restaurants in both city and county.
Map Location of The Metropole Hotel
Property Description
The iconic Metropole Hotel Cork is located in Cork city centre overlooking the River Lee. The riverside aspect affords sweeping views from the back rooms, the restaurant and main conference suite while the rooms to the front of the hotel overlook the historic Victorian Quarter of Cork city. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel with 300MB Internet bandwidth. All guests can avail of free local, national and international newspapers and magazines when they stay with us by downloading the Press-reader App. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the attractive Leisure Centre with facilities including a 20m Swimming Pool, with three pool areas, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room and a fully equipped gym. Conference facilities for up to 400 delegates are available as well as banqueting facilities for up to 250 guests. The hotel has just undergone an extensive €2.5 Million refurbishment to all 108 bedrooms, the Riverview Restaurant and the Met Bar & Bistro which is now called The MET. The Met is situated at the front of the hotel, along MacCurtain Street and re-opened on the 1st Sept 2018 after a complete refurbishment and is a new taste experience for Cork. It is a spacious, elegant and a sophisticated bar, split over two levels with great food made from the finest local produce, served daily from 12 noon until 9.30pm. The hotel also offers a delicious Classic Afternoon Tea package at €17.50 per person.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 15.00 |
| Check Out: | 12.00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 108 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 108 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 4 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 8217 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 250 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11.00 - 23.30 |
| Pool Info: 20M Indoor Swimming PoolMon - Fri 07.00 - 21.30Sat - Sun 8.00 - 21.00Pool length: 20 metres | |
| Ownership: | Trigon Hotels |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: There will be no charge for cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the arrival.Up to 20% of the confirmed number of rooms may be cancelled between 14 - 30 days prior to the arrival without penalty. All cancellations within 7 days will be fully charged | |
| Nightly Parking: | 7.50 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 20% |
| Total Taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 0.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 0.00% |
| City Tax: | 0.00% |
| Country Tax: | 0.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 9.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 0.00 GST % |
| PST: Provincial Sales Tax: | 0.00 PST % |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 9.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 0.00% |
| Other Tax: | 0.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 7.50 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 1.00 Per Item |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| Spa Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 0.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Chef Attendant Fees: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 12.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 VAT % Inclusive |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 19.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 19.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 21.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 29.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 0.00 Per Person (Complimentary for all) |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 0.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 8.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Amenities / Features
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Shower
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: Nickelodeon
Airport & Shuttle Information
Cork (ORK) is the nearest airport for connections to from the UK and Europe. The Metropole Hotel Cork is 8 km from Cork International Airport (ORK). For transatlantic links either Dublin or Shannon airports are the best arrival points but there is now a transatlantic flight from Cork to Providence in Boston, US.
Local Shuttle Info: No shuttle service provided. Taxis and regular bus services are available. Approximate Taxi fares €16.50 per journey to and from Cork Airport.
Breakfast Information
Can be included in B&B rateContinental Breakfast with extensive buffet selectio - €12.00 per personFull Plated Irish Breakfast with extensive buffet selection - €15.00 per personFood includes juices, cereals, fresh fruit, bread (toast) yogurts, fresh fruit salad, cooked food including, bacon, rashers, sausages etc, eggs along with great food items for Coeliacs
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Car Parking: Secure Car Parking is available near the hotel at a charge of €7.50 per night.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel with 300MB Internet bandwidth
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Bookshelf Coffee House - Enjoy a cozy atmosphere and delicious pastries, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: Market Lane - An eatery offering local, seasonal dishes, located a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse - Savor house-brewed beers and smoked meats, a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: Crawford Art Gallery - Explore Irish visual arts in a historic setting, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Lab 82 - Coffee & Espresso Bar - Start your day with a hearty breakfast and great coffee, located a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: The SpitJack - Rotisserie Brasserie - Offers a delightful lunch menu, situated a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: Greenes Restaurant - Fine dining in a unique setting with a waterfall, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: Fitzgerald's Park - Enjoy a leisurely walk or a picnic in this beautiful park, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Alchemy Coffee and Books - A perfect spot for book lovers and coffee enthusiasts, just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: Orso - Offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes, located a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: Franciscan Well Brewery - Enjoy pizza and craft beer in a historic setting, a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: Elizabeth Fort - Discover the history of Cork with a visit to this star-shaped fort, about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Metropole Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Metropole Hotel.
Feel free to use the The Metropole Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cork event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Ballroom | 100 x 66 x 12 | 6600 | --/170 | 170 | 180 | -- | 80 | 60 | --/-- | 350 | 300 | -- |
Close This BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 6600 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 100 x 66 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 24 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: €350.00 EUR Full Day Rental: €445.00 EUR Evening Rental: €350.00 EUR    | ||||||||||||
| Douglas Vance | 49 x 33 x 13 | 1617 | --/80 | -- | 90 | -- | 20 | 50 | --/-- | 200 | 150 | -- |
Close This Douglas VanceRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1617 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 49 x 33 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: €250.00 EUR Full Day Rental: €320.00 EUR Evening Rental: €320.00 EUR | ||||||||||||
| Beckett | 11 x 7 x 3 | 74 | 5/4 | 5 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 4/3 | 80 | 50 | 12 |
Close This BeckettRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 796.5 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 4 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Metropole Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15.00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12.00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Metropole Hotel have?
There are 108 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Metropole Hotel?
Can be included in B&B rateContinental Breakfast with extensive buffet selectio - €12.00 per personFull Plated Irish Breakfast with extensive buffet selection - €15.00 per personFood includes juices, cereals, fresh fruit, bread (toast) yogurts, fresh fruit salad, cooked food including, bacon, rashers, sausages etc, eggs along with great food items for Coeliacs
What parking is available at The Metropole Hotel?
Car Parking: Secure Car Parking is available near the hotel at a charge of €7.50 per night.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel with 300MB Internet bandwidth
Can I get a AAA rate at The Metropole Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Metropole Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 20M Indoor Swimming PoolMon - Fri 07.00 - 21.30Sat - Sun 8.00 - 21.00Pool length: 20 metres.
Testimonials:
"I will definitely use you again. The responses to my bid were immediate and the sales managers contacted me personally to come in and look at the facilities and set up the contract." N.W. - Orlando, FL
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