Cork

Spread across a 400-acre estate in rural eastern Cork, this seventeenth-century stone mansion earns a perfect score for "service that has to be experienced to be believed." — Condé Nast Traveler

One of Ireland's most acclaimed properties, this family-run, 88-room boutique hotel in Cork City pulls out all the stops for an authentic Irish experience. — Oyster

An oasis of tranquillity in Cork’s historical city centre. — The Telegraph

This handsome seaside hotel is homey and full of interesting heirlooms, fine antiques, and an utter disregard for fads and trends. Instead, it sticks to old-fashioned principles of good service. — Frommer's

The Inchydoney Lodge & Spa is in a superb location overlooking the Atlantic on Ireland's spectacular south coast, surrounded by the natural beauty of West Cork — The Telegraph

This elegant Georgian mansion hotel, set within 500 acres of wooded grounds, is a destination in its own right — The Telegraph

The four-pearl Montenotte Hotel sits on a hill in a residential neighborhood, overlooking the city and the Lee River from its impressive restaurant and bar terrace — Oyster

In a central city center location on the banks of the River Lee...This urban crossbreed provides excellent meeting space as well as one of the city's better spas. — Star Service

With a tone of boho shabby chic that appeals to the hotel's many regular guests, this stylish renovation transformed an old, city-center warehouse into a busy restaurant and hotel complex. — Fodor's

Sample real Irish hospitality at this Victorian guesthouse near the university. . — Insight Guides

The Clarion Hotel Cork is a centrally located four-pearl property that’s popular with business travelers and tourists alike. — Oyster

A long-established family-run guesthouse overlooking the harbor and the Mizen peninsula, Rolf's is an appealing complex of cut-stone buildings. — Frommer's

The Heron’s Cove is a special little spot on a small inlet in Goleen on the coast in West Cork, with harbor views and an outdoor terrace for pre- or post-dinner drinks — Afar Magazine

An imposing Victorian building has been converted into a stylish hilltop hotel with great views of the city and harbour. . — Insight Guides

Guest rooms in this aristocratic mansion are decorated with antiques and contemporary furnishings – when you're not playing croquet, lawn tennis or billiards you can lounge in the library, once the doors of the historic house have closed to the public (guests have free access to the house) — Lonely Planet

This is the sort of comfy, old-style hotel that has a bit of style despite itself. — Frommer's

With pristine country-style rooms, antique pine furniture, wood floors, iron and brass beds, and crisp Irish linens, this place is a treasure. — Frommer's

The 12 rooms above the popular restaurant are extremely well appointed; larger ones have small balconies, where you can breathe in the sea air. — Lonely Planet

It's actually two connecting houses, which can be rented separately or together...Both houses have sturdy mahogany furnishings, oversized sofas and armchairs, a fireplace in every room. — Frommer's

Making the most of its scenic location along the old Lee Baths site, the Kingsley offers top modern luxury on the outskirts of Cork city. — The Telegraph