ALLIANCE FRANCAISE Aside from providing a whole range of…read moreFrench language courses, Cork's Alliance Francaise plays a major role in the cultural life of the city, hosting and helping host poetry readings, a Film festival, theatre performances and it is also associated with the October Jazz Festival. The premises, now in Mary Street, also has an art gallery and that was one of the reasons I visited today. It is a quite a decent space and some thirty paintings by Catherine Laisne--O'Rourke were efficiently and comfortably accommodated in the gallery space. There are some still life and also depictions of beach life both in France (Normandy) and Ireland (Kerry). Must admit, I wasn't stirred or shaken by the exhibition but I did really like the two paintings entitled Beautiful Old Wooden Door.

As a frequent business traveller I have stayed here over ten times and every time has been…read moreconsistantly satisfying. The hotel is very high quality for the price, the staff and service are excellent, and the rooms are always clean. There is a lot of novalty value with the hotel but it remains very tastefully done and stylish. I never worry about the quality when I book this hotel as I know I will be happy and able to work whenever I want as there is a free wifi connection. Love the restaurants and on site bakery which makes everywhere smell nice in the morning. My only criticism is: there aren't more like it.

Without doubt the quirkiest hotel I've ever stayed at. The aircraft theme runs throughout, with…read morereal aeroplane seats in the restaurant alongside fuselage, old cars and fabulous artwork.. Everywhere you look you will see something unusual. We stayed in a business class room which was fabulous. It had two luxurious double beds, two shower rooms with underfloor heating, a huge flatscreen TV, well stocked mini-bar and wifi. A fantastically reliable minibus ran on demand to the airport although it could be walked in minutes. Buses at airport take you to Cork City or surrounding areas like beautiful seaside Kinsale. Cannot recommend the hotel highly enough. Staff cannot do enough for you. And all for a bargain price of £149 for 2 nights!