The Metropole Hotel
MacCurtain Street, Cork T23 EEC3 Ireland
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#7 of 34 hotels in Cork
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One of the finest of Cork City Centre Hotels, The Metropole Hotel in Cork is just a short stroll from the many excellent shops, boutiques, theatres, galleries and of course the business district of Cork, making it an ideal location for Cork City Hotel breaks and business travellers alike. During your stay in this superb Cork city hotel, you will be accommodated in one of 98 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with all necessities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. The Metropole Hotel is a Cork City Centre Hotel designed to cater for the every need of the business professional requiring a hotel in Cork City, from our business rooms, event facilites and suite of twelve conference rooms through to the complimentary Wi-Fi internet access offered throughout the hotel, you will find plenty to make your stay as thought provoking as you would like. All guests staying at The Metropole Hotel, can also enjoy complimentary access to the Leisure Centre. Leeside Leisure is a White Flag Awarded Leisure Centre with superb facilities, which include a 20m Swimming Pool, with three pool areas, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room and a fully equiped gym with cardiovascular and weights area. External memberships are also available.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Car hire
Conference facilities
Banquet room
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Ironing service
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Grade: 98 out of 100
124Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
56Attractionswithin 0.5 km
MacCurtain Street, Cork T23 EEC3 Ireland
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What a great charming old piece of history that this hotel was. The front area is a throwback to when the mail and keys were kept up front. The room was huge for what we had in most of Ireland. Front desk staff was so nice in directing us where to eat. When i go back to kiss the Blarney, i am staying here
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were looking forward to our wknd....BUT .a pokey, cramped room, no natural ligh, no aircon...then unfriendly bar staff apart from Kevin, buffet brekkie not replenished although hot brekkie ok, dinner included in deal had significantly limited options, poor value for the money spent
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roger Russell, General Manager at The Metropole Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Dear aidanhughes, Thank you for taking the time to write your review of The Metropole and I was sorry to read that your were disappointed with your stay. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience with you directly and would be grateful if you could contact me by email at roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie, thank you and I do hope to hear from you soon. Kind Regards Roger Russell General Manager roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie
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I was disappointed in my stay . The hotel is very old. Rooms were hot where you needed to put on a Dan that they left in the room and keep the dirty window open. Elevators were scary so I had to switch my room to a lower floor so I could take the stairs instead . Location was great where you could walk 7-9 min to train station or to the Oliver Plunkett street
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get a lower floor to avoid the elevator but you will still walk a lot of stairs .
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear philysocialite, Thank you for taking the time to write your review of The Metropole and I was sorry to read that your were disappointed with your stay. The Metropole Hotel is 126 years old and is indeed an old hotel but she is full of history, charm and character. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience with you directly and would be grateful if you could contact me by email at roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie, thank you and I do hope to hear from you soon. Kind Regards Roger Russell General Manager roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie
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Probably one of the best hotel in Cork.. if you are looking for a hotel within city centre, with good location, lots of nearby food bars and restaurants, definitely this is the best hotel to go to. Staffs are friendly and helpful. There’s a road construction going on for the meantime but still, the area is quiet especially during the night and it won’t disturb your sleep. Wifi probably a drawback as the hotel doesn’t provide unlimited internet if your not checked in the suite but network coverage is strong for mobile internet
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Roger Russell, General Manager at The Metropole Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Jim-veil Y, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for your fantastic review of The Metropole Hotel. Our central location in Cork make us the ideal base when visiting Cork and exploring everything that it has to offer. We do offer unlimited WiFi with speeds up to 300Mb to all our guests and I am sorry if you experienced issues with our WiFi during your stay, we will look into this and see what went wrong. Thanks again and I do hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Metropole again soon. Kind Regards Roger Russell General Manager roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie
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Great Old World Style! Everything about this hotel is awesome - except for the construction on the street right in front. Make sure you get a room that is facing away from the street. (Stayed for 3 nights and construction started at 4:30AM every day:() Food at the Met was some of the best we had in 2 weeks in Ireland.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear cynthiano, Thank you for your fantastic review of The Metropole and I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please accept my sincere apologies for the noise from the roadworks on MacCurtain Street and thankfully this didn't take away from your very enjoyable stay with us. I do hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Metropole again soon. Kind Regards Roger Russell General Manager roger.russell@themetropolehotel.ie
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A very enjoyable stay in this charming hotel . Staff very friendly and professional. Room clean and tidy and probably the best cooked breakfast I've ever experienced. Location is great being a short walk into the centre and with lots of coffee bars , restaurants and pubs on the doorstep . The area has a good safe vibe and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend here . It was a tad pricey but that's standard these days in Ireland.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Jan Mitchell, Guest Services / Front Office at The Metropole Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear moonlight o, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear you had an enjoyable stay and loved the hotels convenience for pubs and restaurants nearby. We look forward to seeing you here again soon! Kind regards Jan Mitchell jmitchell@themetropolehotel.ie
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What an amazing hotel, not just because of the location and the style, but the fantastic and friendly staff. Special mention to Aideen and Eamon, two of the most friendly, welcoming and helpful staff you'll ever find in the hospitality industry. I hope their manager appreciates them. The rooms were lovely, some more spacious than others, but all had decent showers, and charging stations, as well as USB ports. Hairdryers were decent as well. The bar is gorgeous, really nicely designed. The breakfast was really good, continental and cooked. We were there for a library conference and travelled up and back to another hotel, but were so glad that we stayed in the Metropole and not the conference hotel. Eamon and Aideen booked taxis for us, stored our luggage, gave us tips for good places to go for drinks, as well as having a laugh with us. The location is great, just off the quays, right in the centre of the city. Kent station is a 5min walk away, and all shopping and food is within walking distance. Thanks again, I will definitely be back. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Jan Mitchell, Guest Services / Front Office at The Metropole Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear C C, It is all amazing for us to hear such great feedback, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Both Eamonn and Aideen are two very valued members of our team, they will be delighted with the acknowledgement from you.We are delighted you had such an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind regards Jan Mitchell jmitchell@themetropolehotel.ie
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Lovely hotel with nice restaurant. Highlight for us: Lorraine, our server at breakfast. She guided us through the breakfast offerings, but more than that took time to ask about us and our interests and give suggestions like an interested friend. She put a face and personality on the hotel and the city that we won’t forget.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking in the nearby lots—yikes, not easy if you are an American driver. Extremely tight spaces.
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Response from Jan Mitchell, Guest Services / Front Office at The Metropole Hotel
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Dear Leah G, Thank you kindly for taking the time to write a review following your stay here with us at the Metropole Hotel. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that Lorraine was such a great help to you. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards Jan Mitchell jmitchell@themetropolehotel.ie
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Back once again to the Metropole. We came back because of the staff and they didn’t disappoint once again, they are so friendly, informative and will do anything for you. We had a great room with seating in the tower. The only down side was the smell - not sure where from as the bathroom was fine?? Wants looking at - not a total spoiler but you could certainly smell something in the room. Don’t let this put you off as the positives far outweigh the negatives - great breakfast - great location and great staff. Big shout out to Eamon who really was a star and and made us feel right at home whilst dealing with all our queries. Not even spoiled by Kevin the teenager barman in the Met who was obvs having a bad night - just made us laugh!! With service like this why go anywhere else???…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Really enjoyed our stay at the Metropole. Beautiful, well maintained hotel. From start to finish the staff went out of their way to please! Huge shout out to the breakfast team for their friendliness and for the fabulous gluten free menu. I've never had so many wonderful choices as I am celiac.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Get the bed and breakfast plan!
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Response from Jan Mitchell, Guest Services / Front Office at The Metropole Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear judytravels81, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review following your stay here with us. We are delighted to hear you had a great stay and our Breakfast team are thrilled with your kind words. We look forward to seeing you here again in the future! Kind regards Jan Mitchell jmitchell@themetropolehotel.ie
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PRICE RANGE
US$161 - US$221 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty CorkCorkMontenotte
NUMBER OF ROOMS
108
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Metropole Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Metropole Hotel?
Nearby attractions include City Limits Comedy Club and Late NIght Venue (0.2 km), The Shelbourne Bar Cork (0.06 km), and Sin E (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Metropole Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness centre.
What food & drink options are available at The Metropole Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Metropole Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse, Cafe Spresso, and Market Lane.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Metropole Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to The Metropole Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cork City Gaol (2.1 km), Blarney Castle & Gardens (7.7 km), and Old Cork Waterworks Experience (2.9 km).
Does The Metropole Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.