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The River Lee Hotel

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • University College Cork
    4 min walk
  • Mercy University Hospital
    4 min walk
  • English Market
    7 min walk
  • Cork (ORK)
    16 min drive
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Room options

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

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and health club
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to 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.

The River Lee Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University College Cork. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes on foot from Glucksman Gallery
As a guest of The River Lee Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 8 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified The River Lee Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.
The River Club – This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room – This brasserie only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

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 12 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

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 26 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, 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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 788 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Many amenities. The view of Cork from room is impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at The River Lee, when in Cork. The location is excellent and the staff are very helpful. The bar and restaurants are also excellent in their own right. Highly recommend a vodka dirty martini!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean property, very close to the City, absolute pleasure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Ft. Myers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 15-20 min walk from everything. Lovely lobby area and bar areas! Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a nice location.
Very nice hotel. Good location for seeing Cork. Wonderful restaurant, really enjoyed our dinner. Reception staff were very friendly knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUSRA, Adayliah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room with good matrices and comfy pillows Hotel location is with walkable distance from all attractions and city center Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, helpful, pleasant staff Impeccable accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted, Roseville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Danna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Only down side is the pool closes early on Sundays so we were not able to enjoy it, but it was a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walkable with comfy beds
This was in a great location as it was close to town but not in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle. Just about a 5-10 minute walk from everything. Plus they have super comfy beds which made for a great night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. The room was immaculate, beds were so comfy and lots of space in the room. We ate in the restaurant and the food was incredible. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, especially the Hotel Restaurant and Bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maritess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic. The room was very clean and comfortable with enough space for two people and luggage. We walked to several pubs and restaurants from the hotel and felt safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

terrence o.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, excellent service, great food and drinks. One of our favorite hotels anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles in allem ein toller Aufenthalt mit vielen Annehmlichkeiten. Freundliche Mitarbeitende. Essen ohne Reservation hat nicht so gut geklappt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024