The River Lee

From the moment we landed the staff were amazing… so friendly attentive and magically remembered my name in the bar and restaurant … wish I got names so I could highlight the people that looked after me. We had tapas in the bar on the first night and these were stunning and relatively good value considering the quality, the drinks menu is really extensive too so plenty of choice. I went with my teenage son and he enjoyed his stay. Gym is really good too, one of the better ones linked to a hotel. Location is perfect to… short stroll to the city. Room was fine, could do with some little extras for the price… decent coffee, a biscuit!!! Little things. But I’m being picky. Would definitely recommend and be back.

Well I have stayed in many 4 star hotels both here and abroad and they all should visit the River Lee to take a lesson in what a true 4 star should be. I would go as far as saying in most part it is pushing on gearing towards a 5 star. The building itself is impressive, very spacious, with beautiful luxurious decor. The cocktail bar, front of house is a lovely spot to relax. The staff here are so professional. Uniforms were impeccable. Nikita was so attentive and professional. I had to ask where they trained as I truly believed they may have received training at a 5 star. As a customer you feel valued. The breakfast was fantastic. The breakfast manager ran this room like it was a mitichlin star restaurant. All the staff were attentive especially Pat. All the little extras, like local honey,home made banana bread and granola bars all contributed to making this place superior to a 4 star hotel. The hotel is very clean . Rooms could do with a magic decor wand but really that's a small thing. The pool temp is very comfortable and gym and spa were top notch and again spotless. This hotel is only a 10 min walk from the city centre. We have already booked another stay and are looking forward to returning.

1 hrs later. Everyone else has their food still waiting. I don't go out much bit disappointed. Mentioned trip advisor and suddenly they woke up. . Shame don't recommend won't be coming back.. . Put a danper on the evening. Not gr8 for people with disabilities

Stayed recently with my husband for our anniversary, the location of the hotel is perfect with it being very close on foot to the city. Our room was clean with a great view of the river and the bed was comfy. We had food and drinks in the restaurant in the evening, our food was excellent and the service was great. Leisure centre pool is great. Breakfast in the morning was perfect with good choice. All staff were extremely friendly, polite and attentive to detail especially Katie - grace on reception who checked us in and also gave us some good recommendations about the city, all in all great hotel, will definitely return !

We had a great afternoon tea today at the River Lee hotel, fantastic food and a great selection of teas plus the staff were just amazing, especially our waiter Georgie, he was just wonderful, very helpful and attentive, friendly and very informative. We were so glad he suggested trying the other teas as being Corkonians we were just going to have good old Barry's but they were so delicious and we probably would not have tried them without his suggestion. We will definitely be coming back!