The Kingsley  

On Cork’s south bank of the River Lee, this luxury 4-star spa hotel sits steps from University College Cork and close to Fitzgerald Park and Cork Public Museum. It’s an easy walk to the city centre and a short drive from Blarney Castle and St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

The property has 131 air-conditioned rooms, including a penthouse suite, with contemporary decor and many offering river views. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, en suite baths with shower, hairdryers, safes, desks and daily housekeeping.

A luxury organic spa with a world-class thermal suite offers massages, body treatments and facials. There’s a modern health club with fitness classes, an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus concierge services and complimentary wired and wireless internet—wake up to riverside mornings.

Substantial conferencing facilities include multiple business suites, meeting rooms and an elegant function room, supported by a business center, express check-out, complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking.

Two on-site restaurants serve local and contemporary cuisine, with a classic bar for drinks and riverfront afternoon tea. 24-hour room service is available and buffet breakfast is served weekdays 6:30–10:00 and weekends 7:00–10:30 (fee applies).