Cork, or the Rebel City as it is affectionately known, is Ireland's "other" major city. It has a thriving arts scene, burgeoning restaurants and bars and is steadily gaining a reputation as the country's culture capital. Cork is located on the River Lee and is peppered with Georgian parades, 17th century alleyways and modern architecture, which boldly announces that Cork has indeed arrived in the 21th century. Explore accommodation options in the city:
Montenotte Hotel
This four-star hotel is a family-friendly property situated close to Everyman Palace Theatre and City Hall, making it a great base for holidaymakers wanting to be close to the action.
The hotel has 108 guestrooms over three floors. All suites have satellite televisions, coffee and tea-makers and extra towels on request. There are business-friendly suites with wireless internet access and desks. Private bathrooms boast shower and bathtub combinations, as well as designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests benefit from a housekeeping service and can make full use of the hotel's indoor pool, health club and spa tub. There is also a restaurant on-site, as well as a fitness facility to enable guests to keep trim during their stay.
Each morning the hotel serves breakfast and room service is available during limited hours. The hotel is smoke-free throughout.
Gabriel Guesthouse
This three-star hotel is handily located close to Cork Airport and within easy walking distance of Everyman Palace Theatre, Victorian Everyman Theatre and City Hall. Furthermore, the Bells of Shandon are a short stroll from the hotel's doorstep.
The Gabriel Guesthouse provides visitors with a complimentary breakfast each morning and use of free wireless internet. There is also a multilingual staff on hand to help free parking.
All of the guesthouse's 28 rooms, spread over five floors, feature flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms with toiletries and showers.
The property can also cater for weddings. Its front desk is available during working hours and the entire property is smoke-free. Fines may be charged to those who violate this rule.
Celtic Ross Hotel
This three-star Rosscarbery hotel is located near Drombeg Stone Circle and West Cork Model Railway Village, making it a good base for sight-seers.
The hotel's 66 rooms all have satellite television and coffee and tea makers. Guests at the property can make use of the hotel's indoor pool and a children's pool, sauna, steam room and fitness facility. Furthermore, a complimentary breakfast is served each morning.
Room service is available during limited hours.
