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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property
This eco-friendly retreat near University College Cork balances modern amenities with natural charm, offering spaces to dine outdoors or relax fireside.

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The River Lee Hotel provides a peaceful escape with wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room. Guests can enjoy outdoor meals at The River Club, find comfort by the lobby fireplace, or join fitness classes at the on-site health club.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ₩324,730
₩368,569 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, Multiple Beds (1 Double and 1 Single Bed)

9.0 out of 10
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(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, River View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (1 King bed 1 Single bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cork, The River Lee Hotel is in the city center and on a river. Triskel Arts Centre and Cork Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bells of Shandon and Cork City Hall. University College Cork and Glucksman Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cork travel guide
Map
Western Road, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork
    University College Cork
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • English Market
    English Market
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cork Opera House
    Cork Opera House
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bells of Shandon
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station
    16 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Depeche
    2 min walk
  • Liberty Grill
    6 min walk
  • Impala
    6 min walk
  • The River Club
    1 min walk
  • The SpitJack
    6 min walk

About this property

The River Lee Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near University College Cork
  • Located close to Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral and Glucksman Gallery, The River Lee Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, The River Club, offers lunch, light fare, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a hot tub.
  • Other perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
    • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 182 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs and travel cribs
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 55-inch LED TVs with streaming services and digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in the ECOsmart and Green Tourism Program, programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cocktail Bar
  • The Grill Room
  • The River Club

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Lee Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Lee Hotel?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Lee Hotel on May 17, 2026 start from ₩324,730, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The River Lee Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The River Lee Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The River Lee Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Cork, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University College Cork, Glucksman Gallery, and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. Triskel Arts Centre and Cork Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Cork Kent Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel was well appointed and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great location. Staff at reception where extremely helpful and courteous. Only issue, as with many places, red wine served at room temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really classy interior design. Welcoming bar area with modern fireplace and gorgeous scent. The evening meals in the bar were excellent . Great food and helpful staff Spacious warm room modern ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Ideal location. Friendly staff. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional! The rooms were clean, food was excellent- a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel very clean and upmarket
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absolutely spotless room and really nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, reserve a room here-it's the best hotel I've stayed in during my trip in Ireland. Really nice rooms, wonderful restaurant, really close to the Town center super easily walkable. Great views of the city from the elevator lobbies. I think they even have a swimming pool but I didn't use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel. Perfect location. Nice, helpful and very friendly staff. Comfortable rooms with excellent beds. Lot's of space in rooms. Parking is EUR 15.- per day, right next/under the hotel. This time I just missed my room upgrade; apparently the hotel was full but it definitely wasn't. Still, the room I got was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great pool and gym, nice short stroll to city centre and great food in restaurant. Have stayed before and would certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, clean. Fantastic heated floor in bathroom
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel.. excellent location - loved the perks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel, we had access early even though we could only get our room at 3pm. Staff very friendly and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here many times. Perfect as always. Lovely staff. The food was delicious. Room with river view and newly refurbished .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for exploring Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central area, a lot to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room and bathroom - gorgeous views - pool was very comfortable and clean - I had a nice refreshing swim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Very unexpected room upgrade for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and very comfortable. The toiletries were the white company and very nice. Staff were all very knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025