Contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs
Bathrooms have walk-in showers, separate tubs, and heated floors
Deluxe Rooms have Nespresso machines, bathrobes, slippers, and turndown service
Executive lounge with free snacks and coffee for Deluxe Room guests
Great views of the River Lee from upper floor lounge areas and some rooms
Free Wi-Fi and free parking in underground garage
Weir Bistro serves gourmet cuisine using local ingredients
Cocktails and light dishes and Weir Bar
Small, trendy spa
Big fitness center and indoor pool attached (run by outside company)
Fantastic breakfast buffet with hot items
Not in the heart of the city center, but attractions are within walking distance
Pool and fitness center run by outside company; used by non-guests as well as guests
Fee for swimming cap to use the pool
Some rooms have poor views
The 182-room River Lee is one of the top luxury hotels in Cork, and is part of the upscale Doyle Collection mini-chain. Contemporary, understated decor, a restaurant and bar that are among the city's best, a small trendy spa, and an impressive fitness center and indoor pool (run by an outside company) define the experience. Though some may find the style of the hotel a bit generic, extras such as warm towels at check-in and heated floors in the bathrooms put this a cut above a typical four-pearl property. The location is just outside the city center, but within walking distance of both the English Market and the shopping hub of St. Patrick's Street.
Location
Not in the heart of the city center, but within walking distance of attractions
The River Lee Hotel is, as the name suggests, right on the River Lee (some rooms have lovely views). It's a bit outside the city center, but attractions such as the English Market and shopping on St. Patrick's Street are within walking distance.- 10-minute walk to the English Market
Deluxe Room
Superior Room
Western Road, Cork, Ireland
353 (021) 425-2700