Imperial Hotel Cork City

Historic hotel with full-service spa in Cork city center

History & Location

The Imperial Hotel Cork City has operated for over 200 years as Cork's first hotel. It is located less than a minute's walk from the main shopping district, restaurants, and nightlife. Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, and the Crawford Art Gallery are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms at the Imperial Cork come with Premium King Koil mattresses and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. From classic rooms to the penthouse, each room has air conditioning, smart TVs, and Nespresso machines. The Michael Collins Suite is a historic room where Michael Collins spent the last two nights of his life.

Dining & Bars

Helena's Restaurant offers Cork City's best cocktails and food with locally sourced ingredients. Fitzgerald's, the hotel's main bar, serves cocktails, and Lafayette's offers coffee and light bites. Another dining option is Sketch restaurant, while the hotel also provides an exceptional breakfast service with a variety of options.

Spa & Wellness

The Escape Spa provides treatments including aqua body polish, facials, and massages. The Vitality Suite features a hydrotherapy pool and steam room, available by pre-booking at €20 per person for 60 minutes. The spa also has an aroma and salt grotto, as well as tropical mist showers.

Business & Events

The Cork Imperial Hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities with fax and photocopying services. Accessible facilities cater to guests with mobility needs, and special dietary requirements can be accommodated. Private parking is available at the nearby Union Quay car park.

• Location: 1-minute walk from shopping district, 10-minute walk to Cork Opera House
• History: Cork's first hotel with over 200 years of tradition
• Rooms: Premium King Koil mattresses, Michael Collins Suite
• Dining: 3 restaurants including Helena's, Sketch, and Fitzgerald's bar
• Wellness: Escape Spa with Vitality Suite, aroma and salt grotto
• Business: Meeting facilities, accessible accommodations, private parking