The River Lee

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The River Lee

Name: The River Lee
Address: Western Road, County Cork, ireland
Telephone: 353818882077
Rating: 4.7

county cork, ireland

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 (13)

Air conditioning24-hour receptionCurrency ExchangeConference RoomRoom ServiceLaundry ServicePetsElevator/ LiftLaundryNewspaperParkingWifiEV Charging Station

Beauty and Spa (2)

SpaSteam and Sauna

Business Center and Conferences (1)

Business Center

Common Area (1)

Library

Family and Kids (1)

Childcare service

General Services (5)

ConciergeLuggage storageMultilingual StaffWake-up Call / ServiceWheelchair

Hotel Type (1)

Family-friendly Hotel

Hygiene (4)

Contactless check-in/-outProtective equipment for guestsGym/ Fitness centreFirst-aid services

Meals (6)

Breakfast BuffetBreakfast ServedContinental BreakfastBarCafeRestaurant

Object Information (1)

Fax

Outdoor Activities and Sports (1)

Outdoor sports

Room Facilities (9)

ShowerBathtubHairdryerMinibarTVClosetFireplaceRoom serviceToiletries

Security (1)

Security Guard

Sport/Entertainment (4)

Indoor PoolSwimming PoolSaunaEvents

Location

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Western Road

Nearest beach20km

What's nearby

Public Transport50m
Park100m
Nightclub300m
Restaurants300m
City Centre300m
Shopping opportunities300m
Bars / Pubs300m
Tourist Centre600m
Bus Station1.5km
Train Station6km
Golf Course20km
Nearest beach20km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Western Road

Nearest beach20km

What's nearby

Public Transport50m
Park100m
Nightclub300m
Restaurants300m
City Centre300m
Shopping opportunities300m
Bars / Pubs300m
Tourist Centre600m
Bus Station1.5km
Train Station6km
Golf Course20km
Nearest beach20km

Check-in from 3:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 PM

User Rating & Reviews

4.7

Excellent

5437 reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent4202
Very Good951
Average174
Poor71
Terrible39

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 be… 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…
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 wonderfu… 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.…
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… 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 niceCorrid…
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… 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 , persona…
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 you… 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 fr…

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