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The Imperial Hotel & SPA

Google (3467) 4.4
Tripadvisor (4252) 4.4
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Visitors frequently praise the hotel's central location and the exceptional helpfulness and friendliness of the staff, with many highlighting specific employees. However, a recurring complaint is that parts of the hotel, particularly the bathrooms and rooms, appear dated and in need of renovation, with issues like chipped paint and noisy toilets mentioned.

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Address
76 S Mall, Street, Cork, T12 A2YT, Ireland
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Phone
(021) 427 4040
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Website
www.imperialhotelcork.com

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About this place The Imperial Hotel & SPA

The Imperial is a historic mainstream hotel on the South Mall in central Cork, open since the early 19th century and known as the place where Michael Collins spent his last night in 1922. It is listed as gay-friendly and has an on-site spa. Google reviews are strong, 4.4 from nearly 3,500 ratings. The English Market, Patrick Street and the river quays are a few minutes' walk away, and Kent railway station and the bus station are close. Cork's small gay scene is also in the city centre, within walking distance.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Spa Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.4
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3,467 reviews

Based on 3,467 Google reviews.

Ann Mcentee
Ann Mcentee Jun 2026
★★★★★

Visited the hotel today for lunch with my mum, disappointed to see the chicken supreme was off the menu however when we mentioned this to the waiter he immediately went to the chef who very kindly said he would make it for us. The waiter’s name was Edmunz from Brazil, he was so kind and polite to us and went out of his way to make sure we were happy 🙏 The food is incredible and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. We have never left disappointed and look forward to our next visit already.

David Peters
David Peters Jun 2026
★★★★★
Max Hudson
Max Hudson Jun 2026
★★★★★

The Imperial is an old style hotel but has retained its lustre and offers a great stay in the centre of cork. My room was a little cold but I worked out how to add some heat with the AC unit and there was only one small window. At £260 per night for two nights and a ‘premier’ double I thought it might be better appointed. Two highlights are the beautifully refurbished Fitzgeralds Bar which is wonderfully opulent and the great tea/coffee cafe called Lafayettes which is equally opulent, table service, old fashioned tea and cake venue just inside the hotel entrance. All staff have been wonderful

Karen Sykora
Karen Sykora Jun 2026
★★★★★

Very unique and cute hotel centrally located, Roderick and team in the hotel bar were fantastic!! Enjoyed our stay here.

Ron Kennedy
Ron Kennedy Jun 2026
★★★★★
Bombeczka
Bombeczka Jun 2026
★★★★☆

I recently visited The Imperial Hotel for afternoon tea. The hotel and restaurant itself are beautiful, and the ambiance is lovely. The service during our afternoon tea was excellent, the staff were polite and very professional. Unfortunately, the savory selection was disappointing. The sandwiches were very small, quite bland, and the bread didn't taste fresh. Because of the food quality and portion sizes, it didn't feel like good value for money. The setting and hospitality are wonderful, but the food needs improvement.

B S
B S Jun 2026
★★★★★

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