In Cork, The Dean Cork offers a luxurious retreat near Blackrock Castle. Soak up the relaxation in the sauna and steam room, or get energized at the gym. With an indoor pool, free WiFi and bicycle rentals waiting for you.
The Dean Cork puts you just a 5-minute drive from University College Cork. Guests can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An indoor pool, a steam room, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
112 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Debit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Fitness classes
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Free bicycle rentals
Facilities
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Hand-held showerheads
Portable bathtub seat
Portable shower seat
Raised toilet seat
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Roll-in shower
Accessible bathtub
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Premium cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Wet bar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facilities
Front desk
Sauna
Swimming pool
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Dean Cork Cork
The Dean Cork Hotel
The Dean Cork Hotel Cork
Frequently asked questions
Does The Dean Cork offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dean Cork 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 Dean Cork?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Dean Cork?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Dean Cork?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Dean Cork.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dean Cork?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Dean Cork and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Dean Cork?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Dean Cork like?
The Dean Cork is in the heart of Cork, a short 10-minute walk from Cork Kent Station and 11 minutes' walk from Cork City Hall.
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The Dean Cork Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Train station
Food
Bed
Restaurant
Location
Parking
Trains
Bar
What guests liked
The gym facilities were well-equipped and the staff were helpful and friendly. (16 reviews)
The pool area is described as dreamy, awesome, beautiful, and fabulous with great amenities and a lovely atmosphere. (8 reviews)
The on-site restaurant and rooftop bar offered excellent food and drinks with a great variety. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Wonderful place to stay
Sabina
Sabina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great location friendly staff very clean reasonably priced. Could not have been better.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
I stayed here with my daughter and we were super impressed. The beds were so comfortable and the room was spotless. The pool area is fabulous and my daughter did a spin class. It was like a mini retreat. We would highly recommend it 💕
Aileen
Aileen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Modern, central boutique hotel
Central hotel with a great boutique hotel vibe … if that’s your thing.
The bartender should have been as attentive to his customers as he was to his mobile phone.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2025
Wonderful stay, comfortable rooms and great concept. Everything at Sophie’s was delicious. Definitely will be my hotel of choice at Cork.
Nalan
Nalan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Happy Traveler
Very nice accomodations. Excellent restaurant with view.
Phillip
Phillip, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
May 28, 2025
Too close to
The hotel itself was fine but it is right next to the railroad station and very noisy trains run by all night. The provide earplugs.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
It was fine. We had problems with the shower drain which they fixed once but happened again. There is no place to unpack your suitcase.
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Lovely hotel. Pity about the noise
Modern, stylish hotel, right by the train station in Cork. Great location and staff very accommodating for an early check in as I had an early flight.
Bed was comfy but the pillows were terrible! Really surprising for a 4 star hotel.
More annoying was the poor soundproofing of the room. The bar is very loud until midnight and we could hear outside noise as well as excited guests coming home, crashing past our room at 2 am! If you are a light sleeper, this is not the place for you, at least on the weekend.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Excellent staff
a newish, modern designed hotel with many amenities (gym, restuarant etc.) Room was comfortable and location was central to transportation around the city of Cork. Staff is young and friendly and answered all our questions. THe ONLY down side was that our room was facing the Train station and it was a little noisy from the train horns which they blew off entering and leaving the station. Does not go on all night though so we slept well
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Amazing
Okeeffe
Okeeffe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Never Disappoints
This is my second stay at the Dean.
Front desk staff were friendly and efficient.
Room was clean, bed was comfortable and rain shower was a lovely treat.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
This hotel was very nice, walkable to the city of cork and very modern. Lovely rooftop bar called Sophie’s on the top floor of the hotel. Staff were very friendly.
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Great hotel in general. All public areas really nice and bars too.
Only issue was the room is exceptionally small. Comfortable but small. I suspect there are larger ones available.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Great stay. Will definitely come back. Next time I will definitely use the record player in the room.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Highly Recommended
This was my first stay at The Dean Cork, I had a great time. The hotel is in an excellent location beside the train station and only a 5 minute walk to Cork city centre. The staff were amazing and no request was too big or small. Sophies roof top bar and restaurant has an excellent variety of food and drinks, especially the cocktail menu. As a guest, you also have access to the hotels Power Gym, pool, sauna and steam room, which is a great feature for a city centre hotel. The room was comfortable, clean and had plenty of space with a fully stocked mini bar. The only draw backs are that the room didnt have much in the way of storage capacity and there is no onsite parking. Parking is available in the train station next door for an additional fee. Overall I would highly recommend The Dean Cork to anyone thinking of exploring Cork.
Shane
Shane, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Great room! Very nice service, loved the Valentine’s Day service too! Grateful and happy to have stayed with you !
Pavel
Pavel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
Great
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Loved the Dean cork!
We loved our stay at Dean Cork. Great walkable location and everyone was friendly. Hotel itself was stunning!
Sara
Sara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Excellent
Excellent location
Great Restaurant
Excellent gym and pool facilities
Friendly staff
Comfortable modern clean rooms
Only con is that there is no wardrobe space in standard rooms and it may be noisy if you have a room facing the train station with early morning trains etc.
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Really nice hotel
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2025
Good place, comfy, but no food options after 9
Great hotel, but no food options after 9 and no 24 hour/late night Bar.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 8, 2025
Disappointed
Cool hotel but the accommodations didn’t measure up. We were given a handicapped accessible room as that was all they had left when we checked in. When you showered the whole floor was wet therefore wasn’t user friendly. No hooks in the bathroom for towels. Rooftop dinner was lovely but service was very slow.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Loved my stay only hated they didn’t have on site parking you do have to walk from the train station parking
KRISTAL
KRISTAL, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
Style over substance. Lovely design but no wardrobe, no dressing table, no chest of drawers. Had to ask for an iron and ironing board. Can't cook a rare steak it was super overdone and ruined the whole meal. No room service when the restaurant is shut. Isn't that the point of room service. Under staffed in restaurant. Long waits for food even when done properly. Breakfast is good. Potatoes with everything. No snacks in the bar. Could do with better duvets and pillows. Very noisy on train station side. Make sure you are not on that side if staying here. Last night there was heavy drilling as they repaired a train in the station. Apparently no laws against this. The staff are very friendly. Enjoyed stay in spite of all the problems