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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cork

The River Lee Hotel is centrally located in Cork, a 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes by foot from Glucksman Gallery. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Triskel Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Mercy University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University College Cork - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 16 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Depeche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Impala - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ichigo Ichie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Probys Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The River Club - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Riverfront hotel with bars and a health club
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 182 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
The River Club - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
★☆☆☆☆ A Masterclass in Disorganisation at The River Lee Where to even begin with my stay at The River Lee Hotel? What should have been a pleasant getaway quickly devolved into a cascade of failures, from the moment I arrived to the moment I left—a perfect storm of corporate indifference and operational chaos. The check-in process set the tone for the entire debacle. I wasn't given a room number, merely told I was "on the third floor." My key card, when I checked it, was blank. An ominous and bewildering start. I then inquired about the VIP perks that Hotels.com had explicitly promised. The receptionist seemed completely unaware. After I had to follow up—a pattern was emerging—she vaguely mentioned a possible €20 voucher for the restaurant. Then, in a moment of pure farce, what I presume was the manager intervened to inform her, I was, in fact, not entitled to it. The room itself was clean, I'll grant them that. But "basic" would be a generous description. No mini-bar, and the toilet flush was a pathetic, cheap thing that required several attempts to complete its one job. The main reason I booked The River Lee was for the pool. This was the crowning disappointment. After a 25-minute wait with other fr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Brooklyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed with the room as we thought we booked a river view but apparently we didn’t ……also the breakfast to way way too much money…….wasn’t hot when it came out …..disappointing for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wide
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service at the bar and in the restaurant were top notch. So attentive but not overbearing. Food was fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at The River Lee in Cork while travelling for work, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. The staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful, which made my stay really enjoyable. A special mention to the gentleman from the restaurant (I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name!) - your service was excellent. You were attentive, professional, and made the dining experience feel personal and welcoming. It’s rare to receive that level of genuine hospitality, and it really stood out. The reception team were equally fantastic. I arrived early, around 9 a.m., after travelling for work, and one of the receptionists went above and beyond to get me into my room as soon as possible. While waiting, she kindly suggested using The Hub in the hotel so I could work comfortably until the room was ready - such a thoughtful touch that made a big difference to my day. Overall, this hotel offers a great mix of comfort, professionalism, and warmth. The service from both reception and restaurant staff was outstanding, and I’ll definitely stay again when I’m next in Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel.. excellent location - loved the perks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Walnut Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central area, a lot to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room and bathroom - gorgeous views - pool was very comfortable and clean - I had a nice refreshing swim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Houston

Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YING, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel seems nice and new, unfortunately our faucet of the shower is broken, we cannot have a hot water at first, after a checkup, the staff offered us a shower in another room for the entire hotel is all booked up and no room left for 3 beds. Not a perfectly convenient experience to take a shower after a long day driving at a late night stay. Apary from that, everything is good x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025