The River Lee Hotel  

A riverside spot a five-minute stroll from Cork city centre, close to University College Cork, the Glucksman Gallery and the English Market. Cork Airport is about 7.7 km away. This city-centre, family-friendly hotel is ideal for both business trips and weekend escapes to Kinsale or Cobh.

Art Deco vibes meet modern comfort: air-conditioned rooms with duck-down duvets, Nespresso machines, 55-inch TVs with Chromecast, dedicated work areas and elegant marble bathrooms with luxury toiletries. Many rooms offer river views and thoughtful extras like safes and minibars.

Resident guests get a full health club with a 20m indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, plus a spa (available for a charge). There’s also a fitness centre, terrace and a quiet library. Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi keeps you connected, and on-site parking is available (charges may apply) — perfect for laid-back, river-breeze mornings.

Conference space with eight meeting rooms, a business centre, complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check-out and banquet facilities make this a top pick for meetings and events.

Multiple on-site outlets serve everything from stylish weekend brunch on a Mediterranean-style terrace to gourmet lunches and dinners focused on the best local produce. A cool New York–vibe bar and a glamorous cocktail lounge offer small plates, rare whiskeys and inventive drinks, plus a coffee shop and 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served daily for a fee.