Imperial Hotel in Cork, IE

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Imperial Hotel

Built in 1813, the Imperial Hotel is a classic Georgian building located in the South Mall district in the centre of Cork, 100 metres from St Finbarres Cathedral and eight kilometres from Blarney Castle. The 130 guestrooms feature contemporary-style decor in soft shades with polished wood furnishings and carpeted floors. All include cable television with premium channels and pay movies, direct-dial phones with voicemail, high-speed Internet connections, coffee/tea makers and desks. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and makeup mirrors.
The hotel's Pembroke Restaurant serves traditional Irish cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, made using produce from Cork's fish and meat markets. Alternatively South's Bar, one of Cork's finest old-style pubs, provides carvery food, and The Food Hall offers sweet and savoury gourmet treats. Guests can relax with drinks in the bar and the coffee shop, ask the concierge to help plan sightseeing, and make use of Internet connections. The Aveda Salon and Spa offers a range of bespoke treatments, including body wraps, facials, massages, manicures and hair treatments. Practical amenities include parking at 6 EUR per night, multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and all-hours room service. Most attractions are accessible on foot from the centre of Cork. Guests can visit St Finbarres Cathedral and the English Market, both 100 metres away; kiss the stone and get the gift of the gab at Blarney Castle eight kilometres away, and visit the Titanic Museum and Ballymaloe House both 15 kilometres distance. The hotel is located 10 kilometres from Cork International Airport, a 15-minute drive.

Surrounding Area

CORK

Room Information - Imperial Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Twin Room Long Description: Two twin beds. Contemporary-style decor in soft shades with polished wood furnishings and carpeted floors. Cable television with premium channels and pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail, high-speed Internet connection, coffee/tea maker and desk. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror. Bed Type:  Short Description: Double Room Long Description: One double bed. Contemporary-style decor in soft shades with polished wood furnishings and carpeted floors. Cable television with premium channels and pay movies, direct-dial phone with voicemail, high-speed Internet connection, coffee/tea maker and desk. Bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer and makeup mirror.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3:30 PM
Check Out Time - Noon
Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:30 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

- St Finbarres Cathedral - 100 metres
- English Market - 100 metres
- Kent Station - 200 metres
- University College Cork - 1 kilometre
- Cork City Gaol - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
- Blarney Castle (Blarney stone) - 8 kilometres (5 miles)
- Wildlife Sanctuary - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
- Kinsale (Fine food centre) - 15 kilometres (9 miles)
- Titanic Museum - 15 kilometres (9 miles)
- Ballymaloe House - 15 kilometres (9 miles)

Driving Directions - Imperial Hotel

There is a frequent bus service from the airport to the bus station in Parnell Place in Cork city centre. There is also a taxi rank located outside the main terminal. The cost is approximately 15 EUR to the hotel. Most attractions are accessible on foot from the centre of Cork. Those wanting to go further afield can use the city's bus system. Exploration of the surrounding countryside is best done by car.
Driving directions: From the airport take a left on to the N27. At the Kinsale Roundabout take the third exit towards the city centre. Take the second slip road off to the left. Continue through traffic lights until the river then turn left. At the next set of traffic lights turn right. Turn right over the bridge, and right again on to the South Mall. The hotel is on the left.