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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near University College Cork

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Lunch served, alfresco dining
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2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Nestled near University College Cork, The River Lee Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a sauna and steam room. Indulge in al fresco dining at The River Club, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby, or take advantage of fitness classes at the health club.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace
$228 nightly
The total price is $259
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Western Road, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • English Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cork City Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 19 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 24 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie Maddisons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Alibi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ichigo Ichie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

At The River Lee Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. After visiting the health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. This eco-certified hotel also features an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 182 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 15 per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lee Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The River Lee Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The River Lee Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The River Lee Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The River Lee Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The River Lee Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The River Lee Hotel also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The River Lee Hotel?

Yes, The River Club offers alfresco dining.

What's the area around The River Lee Hotel like?

The River Lee Hotel is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from University College Cork and 4 minutes' walk from Mercy University Hospital. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's restaurants and dining options were highly praised for their excellent food, great atmosphere, and friendly service. (25 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and excellent with a great selection of options. (22 reviews)
  • The property's gym was described as massive, well-equipped, and a pleasant surprise. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel!
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel!!

We had an amazing stay for the start of our vacation. The rest of the hotels on our journey have a lot to live up to after The River Lee.
Dori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and service.

Excellent location. Friendly staff with very comfortable bed and great room.
Sylvia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location. Grand interior. Beds and pillows slightly uncomfortable
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay there
John J Cerullo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked the location. Quiet but close to everything. University College Cork was a few blocks away…lovely campus. Fitzgerald Park was not far…great playground, stopped to watch a Cricket match at the Cork County Cricket Club that is right next to the park. Short walk to the city centre. The hotel restaurant is great. Highly recommend.
View from the 4th floor in relaxing lunge chairs. Nice place to relax and have a coffee before venturing out in to Cork
Patrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great option in cork

Breakfast was a bit overpriced and limited. Other than that, loved it. Great room. Nice/helpful staff
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and stylish hotel with very friendly staff and an excellent restaurant
timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My go to place for a city break. Very comfortable, clean and the service is great.
Teddy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything at this venue was wonderful!
Karen M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The River Lee is the place to be!!

Celebrated my wife’s birthday in Cork and choosing the River Lee Hotel exceeded her expectations!! Our room had an exceptional view of the city overlooking the river, and was very comfortable. The staff made our stay memorable, especially the service in the lounge after we attended a show in town.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love the early for its comfort and attention to detail. We were upgraded upon arrival and our floor had with himself made coffee station and snacks.
Carla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

River Lee business stay

Staff gave a 5 star service. Hotel was really comfortsble and in a great location . Restaurant staff were exceptional
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, modern , comfortable beds. Easy, safe walk to restaurants and stores.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Excellent staff and clean rooms.
Margaret, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Khaled, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in an amazing location and it had a very nice outlook, especially if you could afford the riverside. The use of the pool and gym next door was nice and we did take advantage of that. The beds were really comfortable and it was quiet. Something that was a little be frustrating was that their parking has a barrier that was high enough for our vehicle which led you down a ramp that had a lower barrier. Not noticing this at first we scratched our vehicle, and then had to reverse the wrong way out of the ramp. The height on the barrier signs should match. The person I spoke to wasn't overly pleasant but did offer us a different place to park. And the woman that checked us in was really pleasant. This is why this hasn't affected the review.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and convenient parking
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. The staff at the reception was very helpful. The bed was comfortable and large bathrooms. Parking right at the hotel and walkable to all the sights of Cork.
Vinay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location on the River Lee. Easy location to access by foot or car. Breakfast was excellent.
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel

I couldn't fault the river lee hotel , the staff were excellent, and so friendly.food was amazing and beautiful bar and restaurant areas.. Big rooms with comfortable beds. Also a great location
Wendy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and service

Great location for easy walk into the city center. Excellent service from hotel & restaurant staff. The restaurant was great & the breakfast pastries were excellent!
Christopher, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property. Great people.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy

The room made us feel so cozy. We loved strolling the nearby streets. It was the perfect location!
Patricia Ward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10 out of 10 would stay again. Room was spacious and clean. Staff was supur friendly and helpful.
Antoinette, 2-night trip