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
Great rooms in modern city centre hotel
Modern city centre hotel with underground parking. About 20 min walk to main shops and 20 mins to UCC Nice rooms but river view not really impressive as overlooked by houses Coffee in rooms instant coffee and no fresh milk but coffee bar in lobby very nice Corridors to rooms very dark ! Some eco initiative i guess but a bit strange Breakfast fantastic Bar area really nice Restaurant was great - food and staff Reasonable price
slemishm - Banbury, United Kingdom
Gabriel - the king of the breakfast room!
We’ve had a truly magnificent weekend made very special by the staff of The River Lee Hotel. I would like to mention Gabriel in particular who really depicted “service with a smile”. He was so accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. Professional , personable and extremely efficient. As well as that, all other staff members made us feel like we were the only ones there! We will most definitely be returning to this hotel for any future special occasions.
seanbean - north carolina
Lovely clean hotel walk from city shops pubs river view
Had 6 nights at this lovely hotel very very clean lovely staff .breakfast was free as booked with hotel. all the choices you could need .took so beautiful pictures of river and cork will be back soon and will stay here near all shops walk to city family and friends nearby
rustydog48 - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
Overall good--be aware about the breakfast welcome !!!!
What a beautiful hotel A warm and professional welcome from Denis All features of hotel explained and how to exit the car park And to use the Leisure Facilities The downside--the breakfast welcome !!--if it could be called a welcome An over officious and stern gentleman in charge Not welcoming at all The welcome made up by the young and local male staff Friendly Cheery Welcoming And the breakfast was fresh and first class
Ian S - Belfast
River Lee Hotel stay
Excellent hotel, lovely staff, very well appointed. Room large and comfortable, all the usual amenities- kettle, fridge, iron, hairdryer, tv etc. Breakfast excellent, lovely bar food. Very nice seating area in bar /cafe at reception, comfortable and with quiet areas. Short walk to city centre.
w0rldtravelgirl - London
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