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3.0 of 5
New Mallow Rd, Cork, Ireland
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Ranked #23 of 23 hotels in Cork
2.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Terrible experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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The best things I can say about this hotel is that the barman who served us dinner was very friendly and cheerful as was the waitress who served breakfast. Everything else about our time spent here was dismal to say the least. Breakfast and dinner were edible, reasonably priced but not the best I've eaten.The premises badly need a complete makeover. The paintwork inside is grubby, carpets and upholstery badly stained with the smell of beer and cigarette smoke throughout. The rooms were practical although dowdy with grubby, chipped paintwork and in need of some detail cleaning. The hairdryer and phone could have benefitted from the wipe of a cloth. The rim around the edge of the shower tray was black with mould and I won't even attempt to describe how bad the u-bend in the toilet was! The noise made by other guests retiring after the bar closed was unreal with banging doors and raised voices. I would not recommend staying here to anyone and will certainly not be making a return visit.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Awful Service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Was at a function here and the whole experience was awful, receptionist was too busy smoking her cigarette outside the door to care and when she eventually came in, she wasn't helpful and rude. Events manager was no help either, seems it was a privilege to actually be accepted into the hotel.
Has gone wayyyyy downhill since 10 years ago, wouldn't recommend for anything.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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This hotel is very basic. If you need just to stay for a night after drinking session its fine :). But mind you there's no romantic feeling in this place at all. It was quiet clean, but that is it. And coffee in restaurant was horrible :(

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Good locality”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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Again couldn`t find accommodation until a local told us about this place. Good price, great food and great location. I don`t know why but we were given a family room, which was very spacious and lovely and clean. The food we had here was very nice. Seems very popular, as the two nights we were here they were very busy. Two minutes walk and we could catch the bus into Cork, which suited us as we didn`t want to drive. Heaps of parking as well. Would recommend this hotel.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Commons Inn is for us”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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We have been staying at the Commons for many years.The Commons is a family run establishment and run very well at that. Customer care has been the hallmark of the owner and staff in our experiance. The rooms are spacious and can accomodate a family of five without the room feeling cramped. Tea and coffee facilities,trouser press, are available to each room. Shower is powerful and rooms are always warm. The bar in the Commons is always lively with music at weekends.The food is always excellent and very reasonable. The very large bar is also great for holding birthday parties etc. All in all the Commons is a great place to stay, and we will continue to stay whenever we are in Cork. Pat & Marie Clare

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: New Mallow Rd, Cork, Ireland
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