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Ballymaloe House vs The River Lee

Both The River Lee and Ballymaloe House Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ballymaloe House Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to The River Lee. Ballymaloe House Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.

Ballymaloe House
Ballymaloe House
9 / 10
Shanagarry
From $333 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The fountainhead of New Irish cuisine... a bigger dose of country charm can be found in some guest rooms cocooned in floral wallpapers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
87.9
"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."" Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
91.0
"Gastronomic hotel in a charming country house with a vine-clad façade east of Cork near a lovely part of the coast." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Combining a Georgian farmhouse facade with the tower of a 14th-century castle, this ivy-covered enclave of hospitality... is on a working farm, complete with grazing sheep and cows." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Ballymaloe has been run as a hotel and restaurant by Myrtle Allen and her family since 1964, in conjunction with the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School founded by her daughter-in-law, Darina Allen." Full review
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The River Lee
The River Lee
8 / 10
Western Road, Cork
From $131 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 182-room River Lee is one of the top luxury hotels in Cork, and is part of the upscale Doyle Collection mini-chain." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This six-story corner property on the banks of the Lee looks better than ever thanks to constant attention and renovation work." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"An oasis of tranquillity in Cork’s historical city centre." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This shiny, modern hotel overlooks the River Lee...guestrooms are quietly chic, with an understated modern style and huge windows that make the most of city views. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This modern riverside hotel brings a touch of luxury to the city centre. It has gorgeous public areas .... and a stunning five-storey glass-walled atrium and superb service." Full review