Imperial Hotel Cork City

Historic city-center hotel with Escape Spa, three restaurants, and been welcoming guests for over 200 years as Cork's first hotel.

History & Location

The Imperial Hotel Cork City has been serving guests since the early 1800s as Cork's first hotel. It sits less than a minute's walk from the main shopping district and is within a 10-minute walk of Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, and Cork Custom House. The famous English Market and Shandon Bells are also easily reached on foot from the Imperial Cork.

Rooms & Amenities

The Cork Imperial Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms from classic doubles to the penthouse, featuring King Koil mattresses, smart TVs, and Nespresso machines. Guests in the Michael Collins Suite receive a complimentary glass of whiskey as part of the turndown service. Private bathrooms, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and daily housekeeping are available throughout the Imperial Hotel Cork City.

Dining & Entertainment

The Imperial Cork has three on-site dining options: Helena's Restaurant, Sketch restaurant, and Lafayette's coffee house. Fitzgerald's bar serves cocktails and wine, while Helena's offers a menu highlighting local culinary traditions. Breakfast at the Imperial Hotel Cork City includes a buffet and cooked-to-order items, with special diet menus available on request.

Spa & Wellness

The Escape Spa at the Imperial Hotel Cork City provides a full-service wellness center with a Vitality Suite that includes a Hydrotherapy Pool, Steam Room, and tropical mist showers. Guests can book treatments such as aqua body polish, facials, massages, body wraps, and couples massage. The spa also has an Aroma and Salt Grotto, a fitness center, and a hot tub/Jacuzzi; access to the Vitality Suite costs €20 per person for 60 minutes.

Business & Services

The Imperial Hotel Cork City offers business travelers meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out. A concierge service, tour desk, and luggage storage are provided, along with private parking at the nearby Union Quay car park (€15 per night, 5-minute walk). Guests with mobility needs can access wheelchair-friendly rooms and toilet grab rails throughout the property.

• History: Cork's first hotel, open since the 1800s
• Rooms: Premium King Koil mattresses and Nespresso machines
• Dining: Three restaurants - Helena's, Sketch, and Lafayette's
• Spa: Escape Spa with Hydrotherapy Pool, Steam Room, and Aroma Grotto
• Business: Meeting facilities, concierge, and private check-in/check-out