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A member of The Fota Collection, The Kingsley Hotel is a luxury 4-star Cork hotel with 131 spacious and modern guest rooms, including one handsome penthouse suite, all with modern, contemporary decor with a hint of old-world luxury. On the south side of Cork's iconic River Lee, many rooms offer stunning views of the river, just on the doorstep of the city's University and walking distance from the centre of this bustling city, filled with culture. Ideal for the executive traveller, The Kingsley has substantial and attractive conferencing facilities, with 7 business suites and an elegant function room, The Deane-Woodward Suite, able to cater to a wide variety of needs. The hotel has two unique and inviting restaurants (Fairbanks and The Springboard), an intimate and classic bar (Fishers) and a luxurious Spa and Health Club. The luxury organic Spa at The Kingsley has a world-class Thermal Suite and the Health Club is modern and spacious, with an impressive range of fitness classes and a beautiful and serene pool. During a stay at The Kingsley, visitors can easily access Cork city's top attractions and shopping facilities. The surrounding area provides cultural and entertainment opportunities as well as a wide range of activities
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian and 1 more
Location
Carrigrohane Rd, Cork T12 P680 Ireland
The Kingsley
4.6 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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At The Kingsley, guests are consistently impressed by the immaculate cleanliness, with numerous mentions of pristine rooms and quality toiletries. The hotel's service garners acclaim for its warmth and professionalism, though it's not without its occasional hiccups. The array of amenities, including the lavish spa and the stunning outdoor heated infinity pool, receives high praise, as does the cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
Nestled in an ideal location that offers both city convenience and picturesque river walks, The Kingsley is a favorite despite some noise complaints. While the rooms are celebrated for their comfort and modern features, critiques do surface regarding noise, outdated decor, and maintenance issues. Opinions on value are mixed, with some guests feeling the higher price points and service inconsistencies do not detract from the hotel's appeal.
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Comfortable
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Expensive
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Spotless
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Attentive
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Outstanding
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The staff at The Kingsley are genuine, they listen to you and respond in a lovely way to what you need help with. I found them attentive and smiley and felt like they were relaxed enough at work to just be themselves, which just shows good management to me.
The blackout curtains actually work! Which is important to me. Beautiful Rituals shower gel, shampoo and conditioner is provided, as well as hand-wash.
There was a bath in my room which was much appreciated and piping hot water which was just perfect!
The bed was very comfortable. The hotel was very clean. The towels were soft, fluffy and clean.
There was a T.V. a kettle, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits provided ( perfect when you leave early to catch your flight! Just having something to eat/ drink and wake you up first thing!!)
The breakfast and dinner at the hotel is absolutely delicious. The vegetable soup and tasty bread is a must try.
On a practical note I would like a blackout eye mask to be provided in the rooms, and also a mirror that could be easily moved, as the lighting in the rooms I used was quite unnatural, and so was difficult to put on makeup in that light. So I found myself using the window shelf and using the natural light here and a small hand mirror I had with me to put on my make up which was impractical for a person who might do something like this daily.
I enjoyed using the pools, the view from the outdoor pool is really pretty.
I would recommend a stay at The Kingsley. It was an excellent experience.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 5 Jan 2025
Dear Aislingh2025, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your glowing review of your recent experience with us at The Kingsley Hotel. I am delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for all your words of praise on the standards across our hotel. It is such a delight to read your words on the culture amongst our team. Staff wellbeing and our team's ability to be themselves is highly important to us, thank you for your encouraging words. Thank you also for your feedback regarding a blackout eye mask. We are always trying to improve our guest experience and we will address this with appropriate management. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback and for the recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to us very soon. If I can be of any assistance to your next booking with us, please contact me directly. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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This is a lovely hotel based on the River Lee, with a wonderful staff team. The entrance and reception are very roomy, with an open fire, and you are made to feel very welcome on arrival. I arrived early and my room wasn't ready, so I went to see what was on the lunch menu, unfortunately nothing vegan, I was told that they could make the salad vegan, Hobsons choice. I declined and went to the bar for a cup of tea. The bar is nice, although no windows.
Later I had dinner in the bar, a very good Thai curry with choice of tofu, chicken and something else that I can't remember.
At breakfast there are LOTS of options, but very little for a vegan in the cooked breakfast, mushrooms are on the menu, but there weren't so asked a member of staff, who kindly offered to get some, I think that they were cooked in butter. There is a lot of fruit on offer. The following morning I had porridge made with water, not doing that again.
There is soya milk available, so I'm going to request a jug of it to have some cereal.
The room is a good size, with lots of storage space, there's an iron, safe hairdryer, rituals toiletries, shower cap and plenty of towels, it's a spa hotel so there are white dressing gowns. There's a good sized TV and a tablet to give you extra information. Tea, coffee and water. There is no fridge as part of the hotel's environmental commitment but you can request one. It's very quiet and my quality of sleep was good.
The bathroom is really nice with a very large shower.
They also have a free bike hire scheme.
OK, I'm always balanced in my reviews, if I can be. The bottom corners of the shower have a little mould, the grouting at the bottom is grey and could do with a good scrub, as could the grouting on the bathroom floor. The shower head is standard so doesn't really fit the size of the cubicle. It would be nice to have something to put toothbrushes in rather than resting them on the shelf. Also would be nice if the hairdryer had a blow dry nozzle. The first night I was cold, as I couldn't work out the heating.... saying that someone else felt that it was hot.
I think that it would be good to implement a 'don't change the towels' system as part of their environmental policy. Also, perhaps a 'don't make up the room' card on the door. Staff work so hard, I was only in there at night, on my own, just to sleep.
These are minor suggestions and hope that they are considered constructive feedback, not criticisms.
Would I stay there again? Without hesitation. It's a lovely hotel, and all staff, are welcoming and helpful. Customer care is king.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 9 Feb 2024
Dear 815kayk, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your extensive review of your experience with us at The Kingsley Hotel. I am delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your words, they are taken as constructive feedback and we have taken your feedback on board. In regard to our environmental policy, we do have a 'Green Option' where our guests can skip cleaning during their stay to contribute to our sustainability policy. Thank you again for your brilliant feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to us at The Kingsley very soon. If I can be of any personal assistance for your next booking, please contact me directly. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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the room was gorgeous, the lovely shower robes were great after my shower & the bed was so comfortable, everything about the room was spot on & we ate in the bar which had lovely food as well. Breakfast was gorgeous the following morning, I could not find one fault with hotel or staff. The bathroom was huge & they had the most lovely shower gel/shampoo etc., from the irish handmade soap company, which was divine. I would definately stay here again. I got a great rate as well because I was attending a proceedure in the Bons Secour hospital next door & reception were so helpful, they booked a taxi for me & it was 5 mins away by taxi. Also there is a great underground carpark in the hotel which brings you directly up to reception.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 27 Jun 2024
Dear Mary W, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your glowing 5-star review of your experience with us at The Kingsley Hotel. I am delighted that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. It is so wonderful to read such encouraging words across so many elements of your stay, and how the little touches we add to our guest experience was so well received. Thank you for praise on the standards throughout our hotel. Thank you again for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to us at The Kingsley very soon. If I can be of any personal assistance for your next booking, please contact me directly. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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We have stayed at the Kingsley several times as it is close to the city centre . Standards appear to be slipping recently. Checked in by very pleasant staff, unfortunately, housekeeping missed some basics when cleaning the room ....including the fact that one sink was 1/4 filled with stagnant water with the remnants of someone's morning toothpaste spit. Thankfully there was a 2nd sink in the bathroom, but unnerving as to what else had been missed ! Breakfast staff were as pleasant as always and there is a good range of options. The same cannot be said for the bar menu which is limited for non meat eaters so we dined elsewhere. Overall, an average hotel experience , several of my colleagues have suggested looking for alternatives for future returns to Cork, which is a shame as it is in an ideal location and has great potential.
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Date of stay: March 2025
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Room Tip:Be mindful that this hotel has a main road directly outside and can be noisy, I would not...
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 4 days ago
Dear AngelC1977, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review of your recent experience with us at The Kingsley. I am very pleased to hear of your kind words regarding our front office and breakfast teams. Although I am sorry to hear of the issues with cleanliness you experienced in your room on arrival. I assure you our housekeeping team strive for the highest standards daily and will be disappointed to hear this. I am also disappointed to hear of your thoughts that our standards may be slipping in areas throughout the hotel. We are always aiming to improve our services at The Kingsley and our guest experience is paramount. We greatly appreciate your feedback and it would disappoint us to know of you, or your colleagues, to look elsewhere. I have reached out to your directly to discuss your experience in further detail to identify the areas you mentioned and take our appropriate actions. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you again for your feedback. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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We spent 6 days with my girlfriend, and everything was perfect, the breakfast if you take a room with lunch included you won't regret, it's typical Irish offerings. The room is large with a king-size bed and the sheets are changed every day. It is possible to order food and drinks from the restaurant directly from the room using a tablet and there is even a bar directly in the hotel.
Great stay, I really recommend!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Absolutely beautiful stay at this hotel. It has everything you need and more for a beautiful stay.this is my 2nd time staying here and I would 100% stay again. Beds and pillows are so comfortable, great selection of TV channels and also an option to chrome cast to the TV, plenty of tea and coffee provided as well as herbal teas /hot chocolate. The staff are all super nice and extremely knowledgeable about gluten free. There is a fantastic selection of gluten free for breakfast/lunch . I didnt have dinner at the hotel but the menu looked good too for gluten free. Gorgeous swimming pool , sauna , Jacuzzi, steam room and out door infinity pool. The bathroom has a really deep bath with the tap in the middle so you can fully relax into the bath , a washing line in the bath to hang wet items , a separate shower area in the bathroom, 2 double sinks , robes and slippers are provided. Air con in room. And a quiet nights sleep .
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Date of stay: March 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Zoei M., Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review of your recent experience with us at The Kingsley Hotel. Our team and I are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your praise on the standards of our food, the comfort of our rooms, and the friendly and helpful nature of our team, they will be thrilled with your encouraging words. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to us at The Kingsley very soon. If I can be of any assistance to your next booking with us, please contact me directly. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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Wow, what an experience. We still talk about it a month later. We only go to such hotels for special occasions once in a blue moon and are glad every time we do it.
The reception was very attentive to our situation and room service was perfect. The package included dinner and breakfast. It was marvellous. We were stuffed with tasty food and could retreat to quiet and comfortable room.
We also took advantage of the spa. Our only negatives here were the lack of etiquette by other people in the spa (talking loudly doesn't make for a relaxing atmosphere - it's a spa not a pub) and the necessity of bath clothing, which is very unlike spas and saunas in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the Baltics.
The website could also be better as finding information was a little difficult. Having a unified booking system would also work wonders as it seems the hotel, spa, and restaurant aren't entirely aware of each other (their IT systems) despite being in the same building. Makes for very confusing emails asking for information you already provided to another entity in the hotel.
However, ignoring administrative issues, the experience was amazing. If they added a Japanese style bidet to the bathrooms, that would make the experience top-notch!
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Spa requires clothing.
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Vera, Thank you for taking the time to leave your detailed feedback from your recent experience with us at The Kingsley. I am thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with us and that you took the time to express so well. Thank you for your high praise on the standards across our hotel while you were dining and for our team members that you encountered. Thank you for your constructive feedback regarding our spa. We encourage guests that it is a quiet area and monitor the noise at all times, our team is aware of your feedback. Thank you also for mentioning the necessity of bath clothing, we will keep in mind the feedback for any changes that may take place across the areas. We do have some integration with our systems and try to ensure effective communcation between all departments. We are always looking at new systems that may improve this, thank you for your suggestions. Thank you again for your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to us at The Kingsley very soon. If I can be of any assistance to you booking, please contact me directly. Warm regards, Brian Anthony Maher Guest Relations Manager bmaher@thekingsley.ie
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We had a graduation at UCC and booked in for 1 night dinner, b& b. We were not disappointed. From the front of House reception, dining room, and household staff, the attention to detail was obvious throughout the Kingsley. We had dinner in Fishers Restaurant and it was 1st class. We left 2 items in the dining room and staff at reception kept them safe until we called back to collect them. We will be back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Emily Ertz, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Dear Abernadette, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review of our hotel. I am absolutely thrilled to see how well you were looked after to celebrate such a special event. I will be sure to pass your kind words onto our whole team working here. We hope to welcome you back to the Kingsley in the future, Warm Regards, Emily Ertz Rooms Division Manager
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The Kingsley Hotel is very aesthetically pleasing both inside and out. We had a very warm welcome from the man at reception, and he was very accommodating when I asked for a fridge in our room - he brought one straight up. The hotel is right on the banks of the River Lee, and as such you have marvellous views when you are dining here. The breakfasts were amazing every morning, with plenty of options, both buffet and a la carte. It is lovely to eat breakfast every morning with a view of the river. We also ate dinner once and afternoon tea here - both delicious with attentive and friendly waiting staff. Our room was made up every morning and was furnished to a high standard. Every evening someone would come round with bottles of water, tea bags and chocolate, which was a nice touch! The whole hotel was always clean, calm, and a lovely place to be. I would definitely stay here again when visiting this area.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Brian Anthony Maher, Guest Services / Front Office at The Kingsley
Responded 6 Sept 2024
Dear Hertsreviewer, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review of your recent experience with us at The Kingsley Hotel. We’re thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our dining options. Our culinary team takes great pride in creating delicious and memorable meals for our guests, and it’s always rewarding to know their efforts are appreciated. Thank you again for your wonderful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to us at The Kingsley very soon. Warm regards, Bikash Pandey Guest Relations Executive
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We had a wonderful stay of comfort, enjoy food and the stay with a magnificent SPA highlighting its outdoor hot water pool overlooking the river. In the bathroom all products are RITUALS brand. The room very comfortable being able to connect the phone to the TV and with the wifi watch your favorite channels in your language. The splendid food, breakfast is composed of an à la carte meal plus buffet, it is exceptional, if you are lucky enough to have the views of the river, the better. Very good lunch and dinner, both fish and meat which is very tasty. Highlight that at any time you can eat because you have different spaces that serve you at all times. Thank the hotel for the help received for a personal problem which had our proper personal service feeling at home when we were so far from it, just say that, in restoration we have experience since, we are from Mallorca. A special thank you mention to Ms. Lou-Ann, Mr. Alberto and Mr. Adam, they'll understand and a hug from Mallorca.
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I am really sorry. I don't know the answer to this. But the hotel patio area which travels along the beautiful river Lee, is a truly gorgeous (and open to public) area to have an afternoon drink and view the historic other side of the river
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Sorry, I do not understand the question, do you mean BEDS and not DEBS?
The hotel is large and certainly has in excess of 60 beds if this is what you are asking.
There are more places to choose from in the Cork area.
PRICE RANGE
€169 - €216 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty CorkCorkSunday's Well
NUMBER OF ROOMS
150
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