The Metropole HotelvsThe Imperial 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 Metropole Hotel
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
The Guardian
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 Telegraph7.0
"A landmark hotel built in 1897 with a listed tile pillar frontage, the Metropole retains a traditional atmosphere." Full review
The Guardian "The Maharani afternoon tea on offer during the festival at the iconic Metropole hotel captured the vibe. The Cork institution, which opened in 1897, offered an Indian high tea inspired by..."
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The Imperial Hotel
Fodor's
Star Service
Frommer's 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
Frommer's "This city center hotel is surprisingly affordable for the amenities it offers...the guestrooms are perhaps a little plain by comparison, and the most basic rooms are small" Full review
Lonely Planet "Fast approaching her bicentenary, the Imperial knows how to age gracefully." Full review
