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The River Lee Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lunch served, alfresco dining
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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$224
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

Explore the area

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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About this property

The River Lee Hotel

4-star Cork hotel walkable to University College Cork
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The River Lee Hotel offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, The River Lee Hotel provides a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 8 meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The River Lee Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
The River Club - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Grill Room - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Cocktail Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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

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.

Property is also known as

Hotel River Lee
Lee Hotel
Lee River Hotel
River Lee
River Lee Cork
River Lee Hotel
River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Cork
The River Lee Hotel Hotel
The River Lee Hotel Hotel Cork

The River Lee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 791 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Walnut Creek

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

10/10 Excellent

Honora

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Houston

Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

YING, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel seems nice and new, unfortunately our faucet of the shower is broken, we cannot have a hot water at first, after a checkup, the staff offered us a shower in another room for the entire hotel is all booked up and no room left for 3 beds. Not a perfectly convenient experience to take a shower after a long day driving at a late night stay. Apary from that, everything is good x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Located in a busy part of town. I had a nine passenger van that I had to park, and they had a nice parking garage under the hotel that was very convenient. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel communal areas were lovely and the restaurant was excellent. The rooms are a little dated but I understand are planned for refurbishment. Staff were friendly and helpful, especially the restaurant waiting staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tricia

Traveled with partner
I did not like the room at all. It feels like a motel even though it cost over C$400 per night. Very disappointed with my choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in an amazing location and it had a very nice outlook, especially if you could afford the riverside. The use of the pool and gym next door was nice and we did take advantage of that. The beds were really comfortable and it was quiet. Something that was a little be frustrating was that their parking has a barrier that was high enough for our vehicle which led you down a ramp that had a lower barrier. Not noticing this at first we scratched our vehicle, and then had to reverse the wrong way out of the ramp. The height on the barrier signs should match. The person I spoke to wasn't overly pleasant but did offer us a different place to park. And the woman that checked us in was really pleasant. This is why this hasn't affected the review.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good. Pool is great. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambeshwar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Only criticism is there were no outlets near the beds to charge phones and no USB ports in the walls. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel!!

We had an amazing stay for the start of our vacation. The rest of the hotels on our journey have a lot to live up to after The River Lee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA, N. WOODMERE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marc Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super helpful personal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025