Hotel Isaacs Cork

Hotel Isaacs Cork is housed in a historic red-brick
Victorian building from the 1800s. Guests are greeted by glossy wooden floors
and a spacious sitting area where plush Victorian chairs and couches are paired with an emerald-hued patterned carpet. Exposed-brick walls, gilded mirrors, and golden
chandeliers pay homage to the building’s history and add to the elegant vibe of the
hotel. The carpeted hallways are plain beyond a few black-and-white photographs
and strips of exposed bricks here and there. The hotel’s restaurant is elegant, but relaxed and modern, with mostly wood floors, exposed-stone walls, and white tablecloth-clad tables. It has a beautiful outdoor
patio with a lovely waterfall and small pond. Patio
furniture provides seating, and brick walls crawl with green vines. This hotel attracts mostly
couples and friends on weekend getaways in Cork.

Hotel Isaacs Cork sits in the Victorian Quarter of
Cork, just north of River Lee and within walking distance of the city center.
Across the street is the Everyman Theater, and there are dining options on surrounding
streets. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Kent Train Station, and there’s a bus stop
right outside the hotel. The city center and St. Patrick’s Street, which are filled with diverse restaurants and shopping options, are a six-minute walk
away. The English Market, recently visited by Queen Elizabeth, takes 11 minutes to reach on foot. It’s a 12-minute drive to the Blackrock Castle Observatory. Cork
Airport takes 11 minutes by car or a half-hour by public transportation.

Most rooms at Hotel Isaacs Cork are modern with upscale decor and a classical ambiance. Think: large leather headboards, patterned
wallpaper, gray shaggy carpets, green plush chairs, and velour fabrics. Some
rooms have a more basic style, however, with a neutral color palette and blond-wood
furniture. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, safes, electric kettles
for tea and coffee, USB plug-ins, and both European and American outlets. In
addition to the rooms, there are two- and three-bedroom apartments with full-size
kitchens, washers and dryers, and daily housekeeping service. Guests can
request board games, PlayStations, or Blu-ray/DVD players. Bathrooms aren’t
overly spacious, but have sleek tan or gray tiling and either glass-enclosed
walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads or shower/tub combos. Suites have additional clawfoot bathtubs. They include small
toiletries and hairdryers. Front-facing rooms are noisier than others, and some
complaints have been made about issues with the heating. 

Though it's missing a few of the features expected of a mid-range hotel, the Hotel Isaacs Cork does offer some additional perks that add to the property's comfort and charm. The hotel’s Greenes
Restaurant serves modern Irish fare with an emphasis on organic, locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast includes full Irish,
continental, and vegetarian options, though it’s not included in all room
rates. The restaurant has a bar and offers discounts to guests, plus room service is available for limited hours. Guests can choose to dine alfresco on a cozy outdoor stone
patio that has lovely views of a small waterfall and pond. It’s popular among locals too
and might require a reservation. There aren't many other on-site features here, but guests receive discounted access to a nearby gym with a swimming pool. There are two meeting facilities with audiovisual equipment and a
public computer, plus free Wi-Fi throughout. For travelers with a car, the
hotel provides parking that’s about 330 feet from the hotel for a small nightly
fee.