The River Lee
Cork, Ireland
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About the Hotel
The River Lee is a luxury boutique hotel in Cork set on a picturesque bend in the river, just a short walk from the city centre. The River Lee hotel occupies a unique position in this charming and historic city, with a lively cultural hub featuring an internationally regarded opera house, independent art galleries, museums and theatres. Cork also offers a vibrant nightlife and hosts several festivals throughout the year – notably culinary, music and film.
Additionally, Cork boasts a thriving foodie scene centred on the famous English Market alongside a number of standout eateries, and is ideally placed for visits to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, the historic fishing town of Kinsale and the rest of Ireland’s ruggedly beautiful southern coastline. The River Lee hotel is one of Cork’s leading business and social destinations. All aspects of Cork local life are played out here, from corporate events and family celebrations to glamorous get-togethers in the hotel’s highly popular River Club Bar, Terrace & The Grill Room, the perfect place to eat, drink and socialise. Resident guests also have complimentary access to the hotel’s in-house health and fitness club, which features a 20m swimming pool among other modern facilities.
Location
The River Lee
Western Road
Cork, Ireland
T12 X2AH
Nearest Airport: ORK
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Non-Smoking Property
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Snack Bar
- Bar & Lounge
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Laundry Service
- Heated Pool
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Indoor Pool
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Steam Room
- Hot Tub
- In-Room Amenities
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Bottled Water
- Soundproofed Rooms
- Work Desks
- WiFi
- Activities
- Fitness Classes
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Center
- Conference Facilities
- Family
- Children's Menus
- Interests
- City
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
Reviews for The River Lee
Christmas stay
We stayed in the river lee Saturday night just gone, as we were visiting Santa with our 5 year old in Cork . The hotel was busy the day we arrived , we arrived around four however our room wasn't ready and had to wait 20 mins . The hotel room itself is ideal and had everything we needed for the night . Unfortunately for a couple of hours that night there was a party coming from I assume downstairs and it took awhile to sleep as we could hear everything and we were at the back of the hotel looking out at astro pitch . It is that time for Christmas parties. The beds are comfortable and shower was perfect. The most stand out of the hotel is the breakfast. It is sublime, delicious, fresh and plenty of choice. The staff are very nice and friendly. While leaving I informed the malle receptionist at the desk of our problem the night before and was very nice to us and didn't charge us for our parking. The hotel is primarily located in the heart of the city. Parking is attached to the hotel
vinneyc2016 - County Kerry, Ireland
Great hotel, perfect location
This is a lovely hotel in great location with excellent pubic areas bright and spacious.Staff are most helpful, courteous and welcoming.
ronniec563 - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Fabulous comfortable stay
We had a really lovely experience staying in River Lee hotel for a family celebration. Food was delicious and location was perfect for a walk into cork city. Looking forward to another trip there soon.
abkingc2025
Fabulous every time
We always stay at the hotel , amazing staff always so friendly and helpful . And john is the best bartender he makes the best cocktails and is so friendly. Didn’t say it was my birthday but even the room service person said happy birthday , was a lovely personal touch have a feeling it was the lovely security lady ( sorry forgot her name as she always looks after us ) 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟from us Stacey & Fionnuala
Fionnuala K - Seattle, Washington
Girls trip
Amazing hotel and Great staff . The Bartender John makes fantastic cocktails and loads of tips about the area and places to go . The night staff are so helpful to get you taxis . It was my friends birthday and they made such a fuss of her .
Stacey M
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