From the moment i arrived at this wonderful hotel , i was greeted by very helpful and friendly staff. it was just perfect to be so close to town as i didnt have a car and i was close to everything !!!
the rooms were homely and the bathrooms clean it was like a home away from home.
i would stay there again as i thought the staff were excellent making sure i was comfortable and always smiling whenever i asked them directions or advice on where to eat etc.
i would defiantly stay there again on my next trip to cork!

Enjoy an oasis of calm and friendliness in the lively heart of Cork City. The prompt and attentive staff make every guest feel like the top priority!

I travelled from Dublin to Cork on business and found this hotel online beforehand. All I can say is that what you get is not what you see online. From the moment i stepped inside this motel i felt sick to the stomach. Firstly, I was greeted with a stale smell and a woman with Attitude at the front desk. All I wanted to do was get to my room but she insisted on suggesting how i should fill my time over the next two days when i didn't want or need this information. Eventually when i got to my room it was damp, smelly, dirty and had rat poison under the bed. When i mentioned this to the manageress she informed me that the rat poison was a 'precautionary measure'. The bathroom was old and mouldy and the towels had 'ashley hotel' written on them in permanent marker. After a very uncomfortable nights sleep on a lumpy, springy matress i made my way down to breakfast and was served up a plate of greasy, cold food. This, i thought, was the last straw. I went on the internet and found that for eu.40 more per night i could stay in a plush 5 star spa resort and golf club outside the city. I checked out and decided to book myself into this 5 star hotel and had a great experience. The Ashley was less than basic and it was obvious not a cent had been spent on its upkeep or maintenance. The only thing it had going for it was its location, and even though when i changed hotels I was a good bit outside the city, a staff member insisted on driving me in the hotel's courtesy car to my meetings when i inquired about taxis. I could not believe the service i received. All i can say about the Ashley is that I was disgusted with my entire stay and won't be making a return visit.

Arrived from Dublin with the car, the hotel offered free parking and we could park easily.
The staff was very friendly with checking in and next morning when we needed directions for the ferry to france we get a very detailed map.
The room and bathroom were very old, if it will be renovated it can be excellent for staying but for us we get a big price for few comfort.