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The River Lee Hotel – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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The River Lee Hotel
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The River Lee Hotel
Ranked #3 of 23 hotels in Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 643 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(26)
  • Executive Lounge(22)
  • Really nice(11)
  • Would highly recommend(9)
  • Great location(8)
  • First nights(7)
  • Hot and cold(6)
  • Short walk(4)
  • Staff were friendly(4)
  • High standard(4)
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1 review
“Unforgettable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 via mobile

I would like to thank you on behalf of myself and my wife in having
A lovely time at the river lee hotel. The attention to detail
Your staff have is excellent a real credit to the hotel. The
Restaurant was beautiful and befits any fine dining any 
Where. When I come back to cork rest assured I will be
Staying at the river lee hotel. I have stayed in some of
The finest hotels in the world and can tell you the river
Lee ranks up among them.

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ruairi O'Connor, General Manager at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear Jim1990Norma,

Thank you for taking the time to post your review on tripadvisor and indeed for sharing your experience with others. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay and I have passed all your comments and feedback onto my staff and Management team.

I Hope to see you back soon at the River Lee Hotel.

Kind Regards,

Ruairi O’Connor
General Manager
The River Lee Hotel
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“fabulous”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

I travelled as a single woman and stayed there for three nights - everything was perfect, I can't find fault with the hotel. I felt safe and secure, the rooms were quiet and spacious with incredible views across the city, every little detail in the room was well thought out, plenty of plugs for all those gadgets we have, wifi was sound, the lifts were efficient, decor very relaxing, spa very friendly, pool quiet and peaceful, room service was spot on, food good and not overpriced, comfortable bed and linen very white and crispy, close to centre and a pleasant walk. Receptionists very welcoming. Staff helpful and polite. All in all a very good stay. If these standards are maintained it's the only place I will stay in future. (one tiny, weeny critcism is the receptionist didn't know where the city's art gallery was but she was honest and I found it later the next day) Thank you for a great time.

Room Tip: The extra pennies for the Executive 5th floor is well worth it.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 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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Ruairi O'Connor, General Manager at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Little B,

Thank you for taking the time to post your positive review on tripadvisor. I was delighted to read your review and have shared all your feedback with my staff and management. Please be assured that I am also making sure all the front line staff are aware of all tourist attractions in the locality.

I do hope to welcome you back soon to the River Lee Hotel.

Best Regards,
Ruairi O’Connor
General Manager
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“One of my favourite hotels”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I first stayed in this hotel some years ago and have been using it regularly ever since. It is one of very few hotels where it is difficult to find anything to complain about. From the hot towels at Reception to the complimentary bottle of water at check out this hotel has many thoughtful touches to help make the traveller's day that bit easier. The rooms are high quality with very comfortable beds and chairs. The bathrooms are very well designed and finished to a high standard. The bay windows overlooking the river are a really nice feature. The bar is a great place to relax and serves tasty meals for casual dining. The restaurant is excellent if a little pricier than the standard hotel fare, but worth it. The overall impression is of a well-designed and managed facility. Located close to the city centre. No hesitation in recommending this hotel to family and friends and I will continue to use it when I visit Cork.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 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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Ruairi O'Connor, General Manager at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Ballynattin,

Thank you for taking the time to post your review and indeed for sharing your positive experience with others. I was delighted to read your review and see how highly you regarded our staff, rooms and Food.. I have passed all your feedback onto my staff and Management team and I hope we can continue to exceed all your expectations for future stays.

I do hope to welcome you back soon to the River Lee Hotel.

Best Regards,
Ruairi O’Connor
General Manager
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“Top notch hotel, can't say one bad thing about it.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012 via mobile

We were down in the river lee for the weekend, and it was an absolute pleasure to stay in. The service is second to none, rooms are lovely, the leisure centre is fab, food is great, location is great. Overall, this was one of the best hotels I've stayed in Ireland, if not the best! Highly recommend it, especially for couples getting away for the weekend. We'll be back!

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ruairi O'Connor, General Manager at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Sarahcan1,

Thank you for taking the time to post your tripadvisor review. I was delighted to read you enjoyed your stay and see your kind comments on the hotel.

I hope we can continue to exceed all your expectations for future stays.

Best Regards,
Ruairi O’Connor
General Manager
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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
“"Very impressed with everything about this hotel"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Last weekend I had the pleasure of staying at the River Lee Hotel with almost 60 ladies from Co. Offaly. Each and every one of the group enjoyed the visit to Cork and especially their stay in the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious . The staff were very friendly and courteous and the general atmosphere left one feeling welcome and relaxed.
I do hope that we get a chance to stay here another time and must thank all concerned for a really great weekend.
Mrs B......!!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ruairi O'Connor, General Manager at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear 105AnneB,

Thank you for taking the time to post your review on tripadvisor. I was delighted to read your lovely comments and see how much you and your group enjoyed your time here with us. I have passed all your feedback to my team also and I hope we can see you and the rest of your group back this year.

Best Regards,

Ruairi O’Connor
General Manager
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Address: Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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