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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
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Lunch served, al fresco dining
Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Indoor pool
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
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Room options

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

Classic Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down duvets, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The River Lee Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with bars and a health club
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The River Lee Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University College Cork. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 5 minutes by foot from Glucksman Gallery
As a guest of The River Lee Hotel, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 8 meeting rooms. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified The River Lee Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.
The River Club - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 818 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1045 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1045 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River Lee has a great view of the river and parts of Cork city centre. The rooms are average but staff and restaurant are amazing. From check-in to check-out, the team makes you feel like family. Special thanks to Dave and Emma for help in booking a table during peak holiday season!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olufunmilayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

killian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

GJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The service is excellent, room spotless, comfy bed. Lovely coffee available but add a few Barry's Tea bags for extra points.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Bradenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best hotel on my Ireland trip. friendly staff, clean comfortable room, dining options, good bar and walkable to downtown Cork. One drawback was the car parking. Awkward and congested. Plus the extra fee.

10/10 Excellent

janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the River Lee, the rooms were great, beds were super comfy and the VIP amenities made us feel so special and the space so luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picked a winner and will definitely be back!
Such a welcoming place in a perfect location. Every single member of staff were so helpful, friendly and accommodating. Welcoming reception, everywhere spotless and fabulous rooms. I felt so comfortable and at home the entire stay, spa awesome too. River Club fab food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were very helpful and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a River view. It was just beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very surprised with how good this Hotel was. Very good facilities, staff were very good, rooms were exceptional. Close to the main centre an easy to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice overall and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business travel
Perfect hotel for business travel, super nice staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024