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The Imperial Hotel vs The Metropole Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Imperial Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Metropole Hotel. Imperial Hotel comes in at #10 in Cork with approval from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Imperial Hotel
Fodor's
Star Service
Lonely Planet
76 South Mall, Cork
From $118 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Though she cannot compete in size with the grande-dame hotels of bigger cities, the Imperial, which dates to 1813, plays this role with conviction in Cork society."
Full review
Star Service
"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."
Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Fast approaching her bicentenary, the Imperial knows how to age gracefully."
Full review
The Metropole Hotel
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
MacCurtain Street,, Cork
From $105 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"You can't miss the...yellow Metropole Hotel (aka the Met) perched on the city centre's northern riverbank. ... Its riverside aspect affords sweeping views from the front rooms."
The Telegraph
7.0
"A landmark hotel built in 1897 with a listed tile pillar frontage, the Metropole retains a traditional atmosphere."
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