my friends and i have been going to the commodore for many years and have always found the staff and management very friendly they will go out of their way to help you food is very good we always book the sea view rooms they are well worth it for the view some of the rooms could do with an update i think they will get around to this soon i hope so as i asked for a flat screen t v in the room next time we go,ha

We have been to Cobh 6 times already and hope to go again this year [SEPT 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2012] we really love room 348 A next to the roof garden. Every thing about the Commodore is to be recomended, we have never had any complaint and look foward to our visit every time
Thank you to Managment and Staff for super service
EDDIE TREEBY AND MARY HOLMES
FROM EXMOUTH, DEVON

The Commodore is a lovely, old-fashioned hotel with all modern facilities situated on the waterfront at Cobh. Guests coming down to breakfast travel through the fragrance of wax furniture polish on the bannisters before they tuck into a magnificent meal which will sustain them through the day and is served by friendly staff, who constantly warn one NOT to touch the plates - very hot. The reception staff are welcoming, friendly and very informative. On my visit, I unfortunately fell a bit ill, but was kindly and generously cared for by the receptionists. The chef(s) ensure delight in their cuisine; there are always interesting locals in the bar, who will tell you you tales and have a touch of the Blarney as well as great humour and kindness. I had a room overlooking the water -VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - from which, after dusk, I could explore the scintillating harbour lights and those across the water and, during the day, watch with fascination the comings and goings of ships, tugs and pilot boats, all of which brought produce which we needed. The town itself consists of narrow steep streets, all of which lead to the Cathedral of St Colman, a Victorian structure which was finally completed
in 1916 after about 48 years of building. it has 49 bells, set in carillons which sing out over the town and harbour at sort of crazy Irish times. I did discover that, as much as I became fond of the locals, and with the exception of the Reception staff, nobody seemed to have much idea of local time let alone any sort of sense of direction!! I think one goes to the Commodore Hotel for an experience of a warm welcome, a journey into the past, a sort of timeless present, a huge amount of laughter and a willingness to open oneself into the sheer and ancient beauty of the place, with its coloured houses and (turn left out of the hotel and walk a bit) its view out into the Atlantic - an open and infinite space where one can quietly contemplate the joys of life and the sorrows of loss. I will return.

Don't expect bland surroundings - The Commodore has warmth, charm and excellent service. If something is not to your liking, the staff is very accommodating.

If you stay in Cobh, this is the place to be!