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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lunch served, al fresco dining
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • University College Cork
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cork Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Cork

The River Lee Hotel is centrally located in Cork, a 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes by foot from Glucksman Gallery. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Triskel Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cork City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 16 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie Maddisons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alibi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ichigo Ichie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with bars and a health club
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
The River Club - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork