We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Cork, Ireland. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated March 2024.
Opened August 2020. Boutique hotel. Charming. Set in Cork, 400 metres from Cork Custom House, The Dean Cork features views of the city. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests also enjoy access to the indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as the sauna and hot tub. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. At The Dean Cork the rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Irish, Italian and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Staff at The Dean Cork are always available to provide information at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cork City Hall, Kent Railway Station and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 7 km from The Dean Cork.Show full description
This might be one of the most charming, cool and lively hotels in Cork! WOW!
Opened July 2018. Comfortable beds. Popular among groups of friends. Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City is located in the centre of Cork City Centre. The property is close to several well-known tourist attractions, shopping areas and the social hub of the city centre. All rooms come with a seating area, desk and a flat-screen TV with Chromecast and air-conditioning featuring private en-suite bathrooms, with free toiletries. Wholesome breakfast is served in the Grain & Grill Restaurant, which also offers international cuisine in the evenings. Light snacks can be enjoyed in a more informal setting of our Red Bean Roastery our outdoor courtyard. An extensive dinner menu is served in our Grain & Grill Bar and Restaurant. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide assistance with advice about the area. The property also contains five meeting and event spaces, with accompanying equipment available too. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 6 km from Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City.Show full description
Great views. On the banks of Cork’s River Lee, this luxurious hotel is a 5-minute walk from central Cork. It boasts air-conditioned rooms, bistro, and secure, on-site car parking. The spacious rooms at the River Lee Hotel have floor-to-ceiling windows and are decorated in fresh light colours and modern fabrics. They feature a flat-screen satellite TV, free internet access and bathrooms with a power shower and under-floor heating. The River Club Bar, Terrace and The Grill room is an exciting addition to the Cork food and drinks scene. With glamorous décor and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to eat, drink and be social. At NRG Fitness, guests can enjoy the gym and regular fitness classes. St. Finnbar’s Cathedral and the Beamish Brewery are both 300 metres away. Cork Opera House is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Popular among families. In the heart of the bustling town of Carrigaline in County Cork, this 4-star hotel offers free parking, luxurious accommodation and superb leisure facilities, including a 20-metre indoor pool. The Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre is just 15 minutes' drive south of the city of Cork and 10 minutes' drive from Cork Airport. All of the rooms have satellite TV, broadband internet access and power showers. Stylish and contemporary, the Collins Bar serves evening meals from Monday to Sunday. There are large plasma screens throughout the bar and all major sporting events are screened live. The elegant and modern Bistro Restaurant serves evening meals on Saturday nights, in addition to dining options in Collins Bar. As well as the pool, the hotel also has a superb hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a well-equipped gym.Show full description
Great value. Popular among solo travellers. This hotel is directly opposite Cork Airport with a free shuttle service. It is just a 10-minute drive from Cork City, where there are shops, vibrant bars and restaurants. The hotel has several dining options including The New Yorker Bar & Bistro, The Atlantic & Pacific Restaurants, as well as a 24-hour room service menu. The Cork International Hotel is in Cork Airport Business Park. It has 140 luxurious bedrooms, 4 apartments and free overnight parking for guests. Scenic views of Cork City Centre, the airport and surrounding countryside can be enjoyed from the luxurious rooms. All have black-out blinds, air conditioning and large, comfortable beds and balconies are available upon request. The Cork International Hotel also has 8 meeting rooms and a ballroom.Show full description
Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Set in leafy grounds just 15 minutes’ walk from Cork centre, Hayfield Manor is a luxury hotel with a beauty spa and an elegant restaurant. Cork International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. The sumptuous rooms feature a luxurious orthopaedic bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV/DVD player, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or try indulgent beauty treatments in the spa. Hayfield Manor Hotel also features an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub. Perrotts Garden Bistro offers Mediterranean cuisine, and the stylish Orchids Restaurant serves a classic Irish menu using local produce. Hayfield's Bar has a range of fine spirits and wines. In the mornings, guests can request full Irish breakfast at an additional charge. Hayfield Manor is just a 20-minute walk from lively St Patrick’s Street and Cork’s main shopping area. Free on-site parking is available, and the famous Cork English Market is just 1.5 km away.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Popular among women. On the South Bank of the River Lee in Cork, The Kingsley Hotel features a luxury, organic Spa, a modern health club and an indoor pool. The hotel also offers conference facilities with 8 business suites and one elegant function room. Free WiFi available throughout. Individually decorated, each luxurious room comes with air-conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, bathtub and shower. Most rooms have stunning views over the river. The hotel boasts 2 unique restaurants and a classic, stylish bar and guests can enjoy a classic afternoon tea by the river. The Kingsley Hotel is just 280 metres away from Cork University and 15 minutes’ walk from Cork’s city centre. Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is 2.2 km away, while Frankfield Golf Club is 5.38 km away. Cork Kent Railway Station is just 4 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Romantic. With fantastic city views, The Montenotte Hotel is just one mile from Cork city centre. In a tranquil location, it offers spacious modern rooms, a pool and free parking. Bright rooms all have en suite bathrooms with baths and showers. They all feature TVs, hairdryers, irons and tea/coffee making facilities. Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel. Apartments are services fortnightly. Perched high over the city, the Panorama Bistro & Terrace provides fantastic views and has a full a la carte menu available every day. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea whilst taking in the views of Cork city. The Montenotte has superb leisure facilities include a gymnasium, sauna and hot tub. Aquarobics and swimming lessons can be taken in the 20-metre pool. The hotel offers guests an in-house cinema, where films are shown nightly. Cork’s shops, theatres and the Beamish Brewery are just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The world famous Blarney Stone and Cork Airport are both within 5 miles of the Montenotte.Show full description
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Located in the Glanmire Valley, Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is a 10-minute drive from Cork city centre. It offers large rooms with baths, showers and free WiFi, a restaurant and free parking. Rooms at the Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas Hotel feature a trouser press, TV and a hairdryer. They also include tea/coffee making facilities. Crawford’s restaurant serves Irish and international cuisine. Buffet breakfasts are served daily and there is also a bar menu available. Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is an 18th-century country house and its conservatory overlooks the gardens. There is a patio where drinks can be taken. Douglas and Frankfield golf courses are both within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. The Páirc Uí Chaoimh is just 2 miles from the Hotel Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Set in 14 acres of 300-year-old listed gardens, Maryborough Hotel & Spa boasts elegant rooms with bathrobes, a luxurious spa, and an AA Rosette restaurant. Cork is just 10 minutes’ drive from this 18th-century house, free WiFi and free parking are available. The newly launched Bellini's restaurant provides classical gourmet cuisine with an extensive range of fine wines. With cotton duvets and slippers, guests can relax in each modern room. Guests can enjoy free bottled water and a 42-inch LED TV. Some rooms feature scenic garden views. The Maryborough Hotel & Spa offer free access to the Thermal Suite, with its luxurious range of heat and cooling experiences including a rock sauna, vitality pool, heated lounges, lifestyle showers and an ice fountain. Guests can enjoy the leisure club, with its 18-metre pool, relaxing hot tub bath, and steam room. Guests can exercise in the modern gym with fitness classes, or enjoy the sauna. Surrounded by the vast gardens, The Garden Room serves afternoon teas, lunches, and snacks.Show full description
Delightful property. Great location. Located in the heart of Cork city, The Imperial Hotel is less than a minute’s walk from Cork’s main shopping district restaurants and nightlife. It boasts air-conditioned rooms and Escape Spa. From classic rooms to the penthouse, the rooms feature smart TVs, free WiFi, Nespresso machines and toiletries. Sketch restaurant offers Cork City’s best cocktails and food. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes and an extensive range of cocktails and wine in a vibrant and relaxed setting. Guests can enjoy a coffee or light bite in Lafayette's, while No.76, the hotel's main bar, serves cocktails. At the spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, facials and massages. The spa also features an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical mist showers. Guests must pre-book at a cost of €20 per person for 60 Minutes at The Vitality Suite with Hydrotherapy and Steam Time. Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells and St. Fin Barre's Cathedral are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial.Show full description
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