I have to say this has been the worst hotel experience I've had yet. The hotel is not cheap, I payed €80 euro for one night and I had to spend the night sleeping in all my clothes the room was so cold. There was only a very light summer duvet on the bed for it being a cold winter. The shower was cold, and with terrible water pressure and the breakfast was very poor. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone...I know of much better hotels you can get for a lot less money. These are basic requirements that this hotel did not provide.

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!