Wow! The food and service are incredible! The duck appetizer was so aromatic! The crispy chicken…read moredelightful. It was so good that we went back the very next night!

A beautiful old world pub with amazing food and drink ! Three of us had the fish and chips, with…read moremushy peas and another person in our party had a smash burger all delicious ! Atmosphere was pub but elevated ! Friendly staff and comparable prices

Decent hotel. not kid friendly. Children not permitted in the pool after 7:00 pm. We would not stay…read morehere again.

Location is great. They have a nice outdoor seating area with a coffee truck available.read more

This was a nice hotel! They have Ac which has been are first hotel in Ireland with it. It's…read moreprobably the most modern and very similar to one in the United States. We got a drink at there bar restaurant down stairs and staff was very friendly and accommodating! However we didn't know the town closes down a lot on Sunday Mondays so if going through pick different days if you wanna see more open.

While the reception was lukewarm, they were more than made up for that. I'm not saying reception…read morewas rude by any way shape or form just not as welcoming, as I am used to from other hotels in this area. The bed is comfortable, the room is spacious, and they went out of the way to make sure we had a fan because I sleep hot. Breakfast is wonderful when you get a selection of everything off the menu in the hot side, plus you can help yourself to the cold items in a buffet style. We love the heated towel racks in the bathroom, it came in handy for those chilly mornings that we know can happen here. This hotel is located at the end of the harbor, so lots of walking to the activities, but we appreciate that as we like to get our steps in. The folks in the tavern were so friendly and we went there multiple times just to have a drink and say hello to these folks I might say that the mushroom and tarragon soup was my personal favorite

Loved this place. The staff was so gracious. The location pleasant. Rooms super comfortable. Lobby…read moreand floors nicely modernly appointed. The top floor lounge with coffee bar was a great chill hangout with some sweet views. Overall excellent stay!

Wonderful hotel, I stayed at the River Lee on business and was had a wonderful stay. The hotel…read morestaff were so kind and accommodating. I especially enjoyed having my daily breakfasts in the hotel, and loved most everything on their menu. I also recommend their Massaman curry for room service. The hotel is situated in a quieter area of Cork, still within walking distance to the city center. You'll have a wonderful stay at the River Lee Hotel.

Very helpful staff. Delightful morning breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Pool was clean and…read morecomfortable. Pleasure staying here.

I'm from Dublin and travelled to Macroom for the weekend for my boyfriends birthday, and we arived…read morehome yesterday evening. I got a voucher for The Castle Hotel on the back of a Dunnes Stores Reciept. A 2 night stay for 2ppl with breakfast each morning and one evening meal with a bottle of wine for 230euro. On Entering the Hotel on Friday afternoon we were greeted by a lovely lady, very jolly and chatty and couldn't give us enough information. she gave us a tourist map for cork and also a tourist map for the town of Macroom. She gave us all the information we needed about meal times, leisure centre times, the location of everything within the hotel and gave us some suggestions on where to go in the evenings or during the day in the town. The room was lovely, we had a king size bed and a single bed, tea and coffee facilities with my favourite cinnamon biscuits.....its the only reason I stay in Hotels....so yum! :) we also had an ironing board and iron, a telephone, a television with more channels than I would usually expect in a hotel. The only thing I felt was missing from the room was a hairdryer but, most people only stay here for a short time so I suppose they aren't really needed. That's just me being a typical picky woman! :P Oh and the windows were great!!!....nothing I find more irritating than tiny windows looking out at a wall or windows that hardly open an inch! the room had a big window, that opened...wide, it was great :) :) :) Overall I thought the rooms were spotless clean, the beds were very comfortable, the decor was warm and homely and of course ye....the biscuits :)

We chose Carrigaline Court for our two-night stay near Cork for a few reasons:…read more 1. Free car park 2. Walking proximity to restaurants and bars 3. Less expensive stay than in Cork Central 4. Full leisure center The front desk staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were comfortable - the usual amenities were available (hair dryer, trouser press, ironing board, hot water heater). The pool, sauna, and steam room were nice. Mind that a swim cap is needed to use the pool, and a shower in between is required for use of each room. Why not five stars for Carrigaline Court? The Collins Bar - that's why. The service is fantastic everywhere else in the hotel, but not here. All we wanted was a nightcap and dessert, and since the Bistro was closed, the bar was our only option. We sat down for 20 minutes before we could flag someone down. Our server could not understand what we wanted (apparently not everyone in Ireland knows what an Irish coffee is), and the bartender forgot our order of water three times before we got really frustrated. Then they had the gall to give us the check after such terrible service! Never again. Overall - great night's stay, but you're better off elsewhere for drinks.

I am only reviewing The Bistro Restaurant at this Hotel as I did not have the pleasure of actually…read morestaying there. I had eaten in the bar area on a few occasions in the past but last Saturday night was my first experience of the Bistro and I feel I have got to share my experience with anyone who is interested! In fact my party included a group of 12 adults, all celebrating a special birthday of one of my sisters. From start to finish, the service was impeccable, friendly, attentive and efficient - and I can tell you it was not easy to please this group and have patience waiting for everyone to select their food choice. But, that was not an easy task as the choice was unbelievably large - there was such a fast array of food choices on both starters and mains! We had actually pre-booked their special 2 course menu of starters and mains at €19.99 per head, plus tea/coffee (we had provided our own lovely homemade cake for dessert which was used for the candle blowing out ceremony! - how nice that the staff agreed to this without hesitation and were very happy to cut and serve the cake with accompanying icecream for a little extra charge). Without going into detail, the huge range of starters included a number of fish dishes, duck, chicken, pates, salads, soups etc, and all the mains were just fantastic with a large selection of local fish dishes being a specialty, including monkfish, which is normally quite expensive in most restaurants. Our table was located in a lovely cosy and warm corner of the restaurant, which was almost private for our party, and when the food arrived it was served by 3 members of staff so that we all got our food almost at the same time. The presentation was wonderful, piping hot and beautifully presented food. Extra bowls of yummy creamy garlic potatoes were served for sharing as well as mashed potatoes and chips, not to mention extra bowls of salad and vegetables. A most wonderful experience from start to finish and not one of us could find fault with a single thing so that's saying something. It is a birthday celebration that my sister will remember for a long time to come. Well done to t he Carrigaline Court Hotel and their friendly and efficient waiting staff at the Bistro.

Stayed here for 3 nights in June 2025. Here are some pros and cons of the stay:…read more Pros: -Centrally located. It's within walking distance to lots of restaurants, and the Cork English Market -Ice machine on every floor. We Americans love our ice! -Rooms and bathroom were pretty spacious -Crib available upon request (although we did request this ahead of time, and it was not set up until we arrived) -Mini fridge available upon request but it's SUPER small. It looks like it's meant to fit a few cans of soda, and it's not very cold - but anything is better than nothing Cons: -No parking. There's not even really a place for you to stop to unload your luggage. If you want "discounted" parking, it's a few blocks away, and there are no in and out privileges -There are a few steps leading up to the lobby, which makes it difficult to drag your luggage up. They do have a handicap lift but it doesn't work very well Overall, it was a good stay. If you're not renting a car/driving, it would be an even better stay. It looks a bit more modern than most of the other centrally-located Cork hotels.

I liked the Maldron because the people were so friendly! We had been traveling for a few days and…read moreneed some clothes laundered and they made it so easy. We dropped it off at 9 am and it was back later that day. The bed was so comfortable but the pillows are hard. The shower was nice and the bathroom was large with a lot of space for all the things ladies like to bring on vacation.. We ordered food to our room one evening and to our surprise it was really delicious. The only thing I absolutely hated was that there is NO PARKING at the hotel. There a spot to unload your bags but the parking garage is at least a 10 minute walk. I really did not enjoy that. For one thing, it started raining on our way over to the car one day and we were soaked. Yes, we had rain coats and umbrellas but the wind was so terrible that it blew the umbrellas backwards. When we finally had to leave we walked over to get the car and it took forever to get back to the hotel because there is construction in front of the hotel and traffic is diverted. There was a lot of 1 way streets. I would definitely stay there again just because of the room and staff friendliness but I did not appreciate the parking situation.

My happiest moment of 2026 arrived atop the Commodore Hotel's rooftop terrace. A sun swept bay of…read morethe Atlantic filled the horizon. The subtle glint of jellyfish pocked the water while cruise ships and dinghies drifted by. Behind me, the steeple a church more than 300 years old stretched majestically into the fog. My itinerary slated me to depart that hour, but I was loathe the leave. The City of Cobh is brimming with nautical intrigue. The Commodore Hotel pays homage to that history with archival photographs, placards and artwork that convey to its guests how many centuries of seafaring history lie beneath their feet. This hotel befits the captains of massive ocean liners today just as it once welcomed executives of the Cunard and White Star Lines. Lights of crystal and cozy arm chairs appoint a bedazzled lobby. The common spaces can only be described as grand. I traveled to Cobh with a party of four. The hotel comfortably accommodated us with two connected rooms (for four twin beds total). Both rooms offered gorgeous views of the ocean. The television in my guestroom didn't offer many local channels, but that's just as well; there are better ways to spend an evening here than watching TV. Live music blared with the street from pubs and bars packed with revelers. The nightlife is electric. Ice cream stores temp passerby on every block. Towards the oceanfront, things are much more peaceful. I spent the evening watching the sunset and exploring Cobh's sobering monuments to a millennium of souls lost at sea. My only word of caution is this: street parking on the steep and treacherous roads of the city can be tricky. This hotel has a garage, but it was closed upon my arrival. It's advisable to call the concierge ahead of time if you plan on rolling into town with a larger SUV. I loved the breakfast offings at the Commodore. The menu (whose offerings were included with my room) featured traditional Irish breakfast foods alongside more familiar American favorites. And I must say, the tea was quite good. It's difficult to get to Cobh. But if at all possible, I highly recommend it. This is a hotel worth visiting in a city worth exploring. Traveling to places like these is a privilege. I'm elated to have spent those fleeting hours of my summer in this oasis by sea.

I just was not a fan of the food. I just wanted some good fish and chips before I flew home and the…read moreCommodore is not the place to get it. We sat on the bar side and the prices are high (not sure the difference in prices vs the opposite side for the more formal dining area). I don't really care about the service but it was pretty non-existant, but the food is what I'm reviewing and not worth the money. I wish that I had gone up the street to the local chip shop and most likely could have gotten much better fish and chips for more than half the price that I spent here. The restaurant is beautiful, the restrooms were clean and we had a table by the window and were able to enjoy the views and people watching Do yourself a favor though and go elsewhere if you want fish and chips . NOTE-there was a young child beside us and he fell as the server was taking our order and it is no lie when I say the sound made the same sound as a bowling ball hitting a floor. The tile floor was non-forgiving to the wee lads head. The server looked down and continued taking our order. I was so surprised that no server or more importantly a manager came over to check on this child. I went and asked for some ice for the lads head. I mean as a parent, I probably would've instantly left because that's how hard he hit his head. I felt so badly, but I was so surprised that no one came over to check on the child. the mother took him to the hallway to try to condone him, and I went and checked on him but no restaurant or hotel staff came and didn't send it report or just checked on him.