Cork Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Cork
In Cork, Ireland, Small Luxury Hotels blend Georgian and Victorian charm with contemporary comfort, offering boutique warmth, locally sourced dining and concierge-curated experiences from Kinsale’s seafood scene to the wild beauty of West Cork. For the best stay, book early for peak-season festivals, favour properties with on-site spas or resident chefs, and decide between a city-centre base for culture or a coastal manor for a tranquil, gastronomic escape.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Cork
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Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City
Maldron Hotel South Mall Cork City sits in the heart of Cork City Centre, within easy reach of major tourist attractions, shopping areas and the city’s social hub; rooms offer a seating area, desk, air-conditioning and a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, and all feature private en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. - Central Cork City Centre location - Close to attractions, shops and nightlife - Rooms with seating area and desk - Flat-screen TV with Chromecast and air conditioning - Private en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries
The Dean Cork
The Dean Cork is a boutique 4-star hotel opened in August 2020, located 400 metres from Cork Custom House and 7 km from Cork Airport, offering stylish rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge, coffee machine, desk, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, plus bed linen. The hotel features a bar, restaurant serving Irish, Italian and local dishes with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options, and breakfast choices including à la carte and Full English/Irish; guests also enjoy free WiFi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and hot tub, and nearby attractions include Cork City Hall, Kent Railway Station and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. - Boutique 4-star property (opened Aug 2020) - Indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and hot tub - On-site restaurant and bar with dietary options - Free WiFi, room service and 24-hour front desk - Central location near major Cork landmarks
Downtown Cork Hotels with Balcony
Maryborough Hotel & Spa
Set within 14 acres of 300-year-old listed gardens, Maryborough Hotel & Spa is an 18th-century house offering elegant rooms with bathrobes, a luxurious spa and an AA Rosette restaurant; the hotel also provides free WiFi and free parking and is just a 10-minute drive from Cork. - Historic 14-acre listed gardens - AA Rosette restaurant - Luxury on-site spa - Free WiFi and free parking - Only 10 minutes’ drive to Cork
Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas
Located in the Glanmire Valley just a 10-minute drive from Cork city centre, Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villas is an 18th‑century country house with a conservatory overlooking its gardens, offering large rooms with baths and showers, trouser press, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi, plus free parking; the on‑site Crawford’s restaurant serves Irish and international cuisine with daily buffet breakfasts and a bar menu, and guests can enjoy drinks on the patio, while Douglas and Frankfield golf courses are within a 10‑minute drive and Páirc Uí Chaoimh is only 2 miles away. - Convenient 10-minute drive to Cork city centre - Free WiFi and free parking - Historic country house setting with garden conservatory - Large rooms with bath/shower and tea/coffee facilities - On-site restaurant, bar and patio; close to golf and Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Cork International Hotel
Cork International Hotel sits directly opposite Cork Airport in the Cork Airport Business Park and offers a free shuttle service; it is just a 10-minute drive from Cork City’s shops, vibrant bars and restaurants. The property features 140 luxurious bedrooms and four apartments with scenic views of Cork City Centre, the airport and surrounding countryside, free overnight parking, black-out blinds, air conditioning and large comfortable beds, with balconies available on request. Dining options include The New Yorker Bar & Bistro, The Atlantic & Pacific Restaurants and a 24-hour room service menu, and the hotel also provides eight meeting rooms and a ballroom for events and conferences. - Directly opposite Cork Airport with free shuttle service - 10-minute drive to Cork City amenities - 140 rooms + 4 apartments and free overnight parking - Multiple dining venues plus 24-hour room service - Eight meeting rooms and a ballroom; balconies available on request
Cork Hotels with Private Balcony
Clayton Hotel Cork City
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel sits on the South Bank of the River Lee in Cork and offers a luxury organic spa, a modern health club and an indoor pool, along with conference facilities comprising eight business suites and an elegant function room. Individually decorated rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with hairdryer, bathtub and shower; most rooms enjoy river views and free WiFi is available throughout. The hotel also houses two unique restaurants, a classic stylish bar and serves classic afternoon tea by the river, and is conveniently located 280 metres from Cork University, about a 15-minute walk to Cork city centre, 2.2 km from Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, 5.38 km from Frankfield Golf Club and 4 km from Cork Kent Railway Station. - Riverfront location with many rooms offering river views - On-site luxury spa, health club and indoor pool - Two restaurants, stylish bar and riverside afternoon tea - Extensive conference facilities (8 business suites + function room) - Close to Cork University, city centre and transport links