We stayed one night here in Cork. Great location in front of the river and just over the bridge is the bustling main shopping area of Cork. 15 minute easy drive to Blarney Castle.

Staff was friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations.

Nice Restaurant/Bar right in the hotel. Many restaurants/pubs/shops around the hotel.

Room was sized small-moderate, but quiet and clean with beautiful views over the river.

Beds "average European mattress". Firm, linens, beddings and pillows all comfortable, but not upscale. No pillowtop here.

Wi fi in room. We left too early for breakfast.

We spent a lovely weekend in Cork, which was even more special because of the location and hospitality of the Metropole. The hotel, staff and pool were brilliant, the room was on the small size, and a bit noisy by the road, but we hope to return one day (with ear plugs). Breakfast was limited but available until 12 noon which was great after a late night. The staff were all lovely, friendly and very helpful.

I stayed in the metropole for two nights over thr new year wityh my boyfriend.I asked the night before i arrived if i could check in early and they said they would do their best to accomodate me.On arrival they ahd the room ready for me at 11am as I was getting ready for a wedding which was really helpful!
nice late weekend breakfast to 12pm which was great following a wedding the day before!
i didnt use the bar but all the staff were lovely,nice comfy accomdation,not luxurious but clean and cosy.rooms were quite warm,we had to open the windows but that was fine,not a complaint.To use the car park,you have to pull into the loading bay outside the hotel,quickly run into receptiona dn get a pass for the public car park which is around the corner,I did find this a little stressful as i dont know cork city and the one way streets but found it none the less and will know for future.I would recommend this hotel to others and would stay again if i had to stay in cork city for another event.Very close to walk into the shops and restaurants also so location is ideal!

i always stay at the metropole in cork we come down at least twice a year and just relax do a bit of 'shopping' lol which usually involves about an hour of shopping and then stop off somewhere nice an cosy for a pint:) it's a great hotel very central has parking which in the city is a bonus the staff are excellent..have tried jury's inn and the river lee hotel but always come back to the gresham as it's a much more cosy atmosphere...when booking we always request a room facing onto mccurtain street as they are smaller rooms but much cosier feel..some lovely bars near and around the hotel dan lowery's next door and the shelbourne a few door's down and brannigan's about 5 mins walk is always lively and welcoming..woukld recommend this hotel for romantic getaway's and girlie shopping trip's big thumb's up will be back in february hopefully