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The River Lee

Name: The River Lee
Address: Western Road, County Cork, ireland
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 4.7

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

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About The River Lee

location

Located in the heart of Cork on the banks of the River Lee, the hotel enjoys superb views of St Finbarr's Cathedral, Universal College Cork and the city's medieval streets. Cork airport is some 3 km away and can easily be reached by making use of the public transport services.

facility

The hotel has 21 single rooms and 161 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by lift. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Services such as a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. Additional facilities include a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and 182 non-smoking rooms.

sport

While the adults swim a few laps in the indoor pool, children can splash around in the kids' pools. Parasols on the terrace are also available. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis, golf and fishing are available. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy snorkelling and diving. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon, massage treatments and a solarium. Additional amenities include an entertainment programme for children with a number of fun activities.

meals

Dining facilities include a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. The hotel offers a wide range of catering options. Bed and breakfast, half board and full board can be booked. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch and dinner, guests can order à la carte. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Amenities at The River Lee

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  24-hour reception
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  Currency Exchange
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  Conference Room
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  Room Service
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  Laundry Service
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  Pets
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  Elevator/ Lift
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  Laundry
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  Newspaper
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  Parking
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  Wifi
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  EV Charging Station
Beauty and Spa
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  Spa
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  Steam and Sauna
Business Center and Conferences
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  Business Center
Common Area
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  Library
Family and Kids
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  Childcare service
General Services
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  Concierge
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
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  Wake-up Call / Service
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  Wheelchair
Hotel Type
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  Family-friendly Hotel
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Protective equipment for guests
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  Gym/ Fitness centre
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Cafe
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  Restaurant
Object Information
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  Fax
Outdoor Activities and Sports
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  Outdoor sports
Room Facilities
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  Shower
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  Bathtub
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  Hairdryer
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  Minibar
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  TV
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  Closet
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  Fireplace
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  Room service
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  Toiletries
Security
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  Security Guard
Sport/Entertainment
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  Indoor Pool
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  Swimming Pool
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  Sauna
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  Events

Location

Around this property:

Public Transport

50 m

Park

100 m

Nightclub

300 m

Restaurants

300 m

City Centre

300 m

Shopping opportunities

300 m

Bars / Pubs

300 m

Tourist Centre

600 m

Bus Station

1500 m

Train Station

6000 m

Golf Course

20000 m

Beach

20000 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

4202

Very Good

951

Average

174

Poor

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 5437

User:ElaineDonovan
Trip type: Couples
€15 for parking on top of room rate..cheeky #ripoffireland nice hotel and location and staff however!
11 Jun 2026
Lovely hotel, lovely staff but a bit outrageous that your charged €15 for parking after paying €280 for a bed and no breakfast in that either. #ripoffireland shame as it sours the taste a little Kevin Nelligan, Guest Services / Front Office at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review Dear ElaineDonovanThank you for sharing feedback following your recent visit to The River Lee. For our best rates, we encourage guests to book direct and I would be delighted to extend a competitive rate to you for your next visit.Please do reach out to me personally at kevin_nelligan@doylecollection.com for any future reservations and I will ensure you are well cared for. Thank you again for your feedback.Warm regardsKevin NelliganFront Office Manager
User:Deepak N
Trip type: Solo travel
I stay in a lot of hotels. This is one of my absolute favourites. It’s all about the people. The rooms ain’t too bad ei
31 May 2026
Top 3 of 25 hotels past year, not even top 10 on cost. Superb. This was my second stay at this fantastic hotel. I have now spent 10 days here over the past month and I feel that I have a good handle on this wonderful place.First, the location is just perfect. One of them many things that I love about Cork is that it feels like a village, a town and a city all in one place. I have met some wonderful people here that includes the Staff.I have found the Staff uniformly excellent, save for one individual working in the bar (who was unhelpful and brusque). I would like to mention everyone by name, but unfortunately, I do not have everybody’s names. In particular, I would like to thank Karolima, Ricardo, Helena, Esmeranda, JP, Carlos, Kevin, Sofia, Carlota, Sharon, Lia, Nia, Gloria, Vitalina, Denis and Kosta. I apologise to anybody whose name I’ve forgotten and will add to this review in due course if and when I can rectify that.Rooms, food and drink are superb. I have not yet tried the leisure facilities. Breakfast is a particular highlight. Kosta runs a superbly well-oiled machine and he is one in a million. He consistently goes out of his way to help guests and it is a delight to spend time in his company, intruding because of his encyclopaedic knowledge of Cork and things to do here.I have stayed in over 25 hotels over the past year and this is one of my top three whilst not even being in the top 10 in terms of expense. Bravo and thank you. Deeps 🙏🏾psThe sole problem I have experienced is that service from housekeeping is occasionally patchy. The issue gets sorted out once one speaks to a manager: but it is is regular issue and it lets down the rest of the hotel’s operations. Otherwise, this hotel is perfect, at least for me. Kevin Nelligan, at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review Dear Deepak N Thank you for taking to time to submit a review following your recent visit to The River Lee. We are always happy to receive feedback, as it is only by listening to our guests, that we can honestly grow and adapt our product to the needs of our guests. Please do reach out to me personally at kevin_nelligan@doylecollection.com for any future reservations and I will ensure you are well cared for.Warm regardsKevin NelliganFront Office Manager
User:slemishm
Trip type: Couples
Great rooms in modern city centre hotel
21 May 2026
Modern city centre hotel with underground parking. About 20 min walk to main shops and 20 mins to UCCNice rooms but river view not really impressive as overlooked by housesCoffee in rooms instant coffee and no fresh milk but coffee bar in lobby very niceCorridors to rooms very dark ! Some eco initiative i guess but a bit strangeBreakfast fantasticBar area really niceRestaurant was great - food and staffReasonable price Kevin Nelligan, Guest Services / Front Office at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review Dear slemishmThank you for your 5-star review following your recent visit to The River Lee. I’m delighted to see you had a fantastic experience with us.We are blessed with our wonderful location on the Western Road in the city. We are a short 10-minute stroll to the heart of the city to the east and the beautiful campus of University College Cork to the west. The perfect location for any break on Leeside.Please do reach out to me personally at kevin_nelligan@doylecollection.com for any future reservations and I will ensure you are well cared for.Warm regardsKevin NelliganFront Office Manager
User:seanbean
Trip type: Family
Gabriel - the king of the breakfast room!
17 May 2026
We’ve had a truly magnificent weekend made very special by the staff of The River Lee Hotel. I would like to mention Gabriel in particular who really depicted “service with a smile”. He was so accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. Professional , personable and extremely efficient. As well as that, all other staff members made us feel like we were the only ones there! We will most definitely be returning to this hotel for any future special occasions. Denis Murphy, Guest Services / Front Office at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review Dear Sean,Thank you so very much for taking the time to write your review of your visit to The River Lee.It was an enormous pleasure to have you visit us and I'm delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and you were made feel welcome. Our staff are the corner stone of our hotel and I shall pass on your sincere thoughts to Gabriel who is a fantastic ambassador for our hotel.We are genuinely delighted that you enjoyed your visit so much and we look forward to the privilege of welcoming you back again in the near future.Warm regards,Denis MurphyAssistant Front Office Manager
User:rustydog48
Trip type: Couples
Lovely clean hotel walk from city shops pubs river view
13 May 2026
Had 6 nights at this lovely hotel very very clean lovely staff .breakfast was free as booked with hotel. all the choices you could need .took so beautiful pictures of river and cork will be back soon and will stay here near all shops walk to city family and friends nearby Kevin Nelligan, Guest Services / Front Office at The River Lee Hotel, responded to this review Dear PeterThank you for your 5-star review following your recent visit to The River Lee. It is great to read you enjoyed our beautiful hotel. We are blessed to have such a hardworking and dedicated team who are incredibly friendly and polite. I’m sure the entire team will be delighted to hear their efforts were able to make such a great impression.Please do reach out to me personally at kevin_nelligan@doylecollection.com for any future reservations and I will ensure you are well cared for.Warm regardsKevin NelliganFront Office Manager