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.

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 :)

Olive is an extremely welcoming person, getting us settled on arrival with a pot of tea and some…read morebiscuits. So appreciated after a full day of travel from Canada. Once settled her restaurant, pub and sightseeing tips were first rate. Bed was very comfortable and house was quiet (although we were travelling during the off season). Having your own bathroom and shower is great as well. The breakfasts were top notch and ample, a light lunch at most was needed between breakfast and dinner. Central location also makes it attractive to those who like their amenities close by. Should we ever get back to Cork we would return here to stay.

I found Auburn House in Lonely Planet's Ireland book and I'm so glad we did! Olive and Kieran were…read moreby far our favorite B&B hosts throughout our tour of Ireland. Upon arriving, Olive was warm, welcoming, and took care of us with a pot of tea and chocolates and a friendly disposition that made us feel as if we were her old friends just popping by for a visit rather than strangers meeting for the first time. She had plenty of stories to share and wisdom on where to go and what to see while in Cork (and the appropriate maps to guide us in the right direction). Our room was cozy with a reasonably sized bathroom (by Irish standards) and a sweeping view over the city. The breakfast was prompt and piping hot - my husband raved about the black and white pudding, while I stuck to scrambled eggs, beans, and toast. Plus, the B&B is located a comfortable walking distance from the bus terminal and train station. I'd recommend Auburn House to any out of town visitors looking for the full B&B experience.

Nice four star hotel on the river. This was probably the nicest hotel. We stayed at the six hotels…read morewe stayed at in Ireland. It's a couple of kilometers from the city center. Definitely had some business travelers and tourists. Breakfast was included with our room. The breakfast was delicious. I had the full Irish breakfast off the buffet, they also had cereal and yogurt, and you could order items off the menu if you like. we as well. Beautiful views of the river from all the restaurants. Free car park on site. Beautiful pool and fitness center. The room itself was nicely appointed, no mini fridge due to a green initiative, but you could request one. Nespresso in the room and tea. Super comfortable bed and pillows. Air conditioned.

Awhile back, pre-COVID, my sister and I took a Brendan tour of Ireland. My sister and I stayed…read morehere 1 night while touring Ireland with Brendan Tours. This was my 2nd favorite hotel (after Ashford Castle) while visiting Ireland. The room was spacious, modern and beautifully decorated. The ensuite bath was lovely too, really enjoyed the double sinks as that helped my sister and I get ready quicker. The location is lovely, right by the river, and we went for a walk by the river which was very nice. All the staff we encountered were very nice and helpful. If I ever have the pleasure to go to Cork again and would love to return to this hotel.

Highly recommended. Paddy and Grainne are very hospitable. Their home is warm, inviting and close…read moreto everything. Breakfast was great with some homemade surprises too! Rooms are lovely and comfortable. A home away from home that we will certainly stay again. Thanks for Grainne who informed us of the 9/11 memorial, Kinsale Crystal and beautiful church not far. Thank you!!!

Our hotel stay was good enough, room was large and check in was easy. Your stay includes access to…read morethe fitness club and pool, which we unfortunately didn't have time to use. Our meal at the Oriel House bistro and bar was pretty bad. A man who was wearing a suit and appeared to be the manager seated us and took our food order as we were told the kitchen was closing soon so we needed to order fast. We let him know we would think about what we wanted to drink, but to order our food before kitchen closing. The only issue is, in our 2 hours there, he never once came back to take our drink order, check on us at all, or even bring the check. We went up to the bar to order drinks, had to ask for utensils, and to request and pay the dinner bill. Unfortunately, we weren't impressed by the food either. Bread seemed to have been sliced the day before and was dried out. Chicken supreme was also very dry. Fish stew was tasty and dipping the bread in the broth revived it.

Leisure & Spa Facilities - The hotel boasts a full leisure club with 25m swimming pool, Jacuzzi,…read moresteam room, sauna and fully equipped fitness centre. The Spa which recently opened has 7 treatment rooms, extensive termal suite, Rasual, Aroma Steam rooms, the exclusive Hammam table and relaxation rooms. Find more gyms and leisure clubs in cork at http://gyms-in-cork.blogspot.com

This review is for the adjacent Residence Inn by Marriot Cork. We checked in on 5-18-26 for a four…read morenight stay and checked in with Svenja. She was personable and attentive and gave us a map with some recommendations for places to go. Also, Giselle spent time giving us suggestions on all the great spots to see. The rooms were immaculate, very clean and loved the kitchenette area complete with oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and plates with silverware. The water pressure was great as were the toiletries. The morning breakfast buffet had a lot of different foods such as breads, pastries, overnight oats, eggs, sausage and bacon and amazing coffee. The buffet was well supplied and the customer service was exceptional all the way around. I highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Cork.

I stayed at the Moxy in Cork just for two nights and I really enjoyed myself. This is a brand new…read moreMoxy which I assume took over another former hotel. The place is really nice inside with lots of updates and the trendy decor you'd expect from a Moxy. I've stayed in a few Moxy hotels in NYC and enjoyed my stays. The rooms are always small but economical with plenty of storage for such a small space. That is exactly how this Moxy was, too. The bed was very comfy and the TV had the best selection of channels I experienced from any hotel in Ireland during my stay. There's a desk that folds out from the wall, a small stool, a nook with a seat, and hooks for you to hang your clothes. I really appreciated the lighting since it wasn't just overwhelming overhead lighting. The location is unbeatable as well. Right in the middle of Cork overlooking the river. There's plenty of great bars and restaurants on that side of the river but even more fun places to explore across the way. Everything I wanted to eat and drink was no more than a 15 minute walk away. The reason for the four stars is that the shower, while very nice upon first look, leaked water onto the floor. This was one of the only hotels I saw in Ireland which had a full glass shower door which closed (hallelujah!) but it somehow STILL leaked water onto the ground. Upon brief inspection, I believe the cause may be some sort of construction error. The glass didn't seem to be properly fitted. The other issue I had was with the bathroom door. It's one of those annoying barn doors which slides and this particular door would get stuck and jam if closed all the way. Being alone in the room, this wasn't a make or break issue but if I was traveling with alongside someone, I'd definitely want that door to shut properly and I definitely wouldn't want to be concerned with how I'd get back out. The bar downstairs is really cute and I found all the staff members to be absolutely delightful. From check-in to cocktails to asking questions about the bus system and mailing a postcard, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful. I especially enjoyed my time spent with the bartenders, Olivia and Chris, who provided great drinks and even greater conversation. Being that it's a new hotel, I'm guessing there's just a few kinks that need to be worked out in terms of construction. I'd probably still return despite those issues. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

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.