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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near University College Cork

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at The Metropole Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cork, a 3-minute drive from University College Cork and 15 minutes from Blarney Castle. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Leisureplex and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Merchants Quay Shopping Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite at Riverview Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 108
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Year Built – 1897
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Conference centre
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

The Metropole Hotel offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Riverview Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast only. A children's menu is available.

The Bistro - This brasserie specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Met Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Gresham Metropole
  • Gresham Metropole Cork
  • Gresham Metropole Hotel
  • Gresham Metropole Hotel Cork
  • Metropole Hotel Cork
  • Metropole Cork
  • The Metropole Hotel Cork
  • The Metropole Hotel Hotel
  • The Metropole Hotel Hotel Cork

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

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

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