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The Kingsley

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Front of property
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
The current price is NT$5,893
NT$6,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 8 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7.25 Ping (24 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 Ping (23 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cork University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 13 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fairbanks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flannery's Bar & Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian deligths - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Dock - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

Hotel near University College Cork
At The Kingsley, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a sauna.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Springboard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kingsley Cork
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel Cork
The Kingsley Cork
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kingsley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsley?

As of 2025/3/8, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on 2025/3/9 start from NT$5,893, 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 Kingsley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kingsley?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kingsley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kingsley?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Kingsley located?

Situated in Cork, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cork County Hall and University College Cork. Fitzgerald Park and Cork Public Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Hotel is beautifully decorated from the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

great staff nice restaurant bar and spa clean rooms very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Amazing view of the river, staff is always great and it's really close to the UCC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Kingsley Stay
Great stay and very nice room overlooking river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This is a beautiful hotel and wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely stay in Cork
Very enjoyable stay in Cork, the room was very comfortable, lovely bed and very comfortable sleep. Really enjoyed the leisure facilities especially the outdoor hot pool. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

justin

Excellent property clean and spacious staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Beautiful all around. Would definitely stay longer if we return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

It was a nice place and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Excellent rooms and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

This was one of the most impressive stays I had during a 2 week trip I spent travelling across Ireland. Beautiful building, absolutely amazing rooms, plenty of parking, extremely well-trained and helpful staff. I'd highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Lovely stay, friendly atmosphere, warm and welcoming. Good food, lovely rooms. Great to have a base while my daughter was having a procedure at nearby Bon’s Secours hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Great location, right next to the river. Very friendly staff. Easy parking. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Wonderful place with parking under the hotel. The staff was friendly and the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great overall facility. Staff was nice and knowledgeable. Only hotel on entire trip was reasonable parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Lovely hotel, staff and location. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

It was awesome all thecway around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Lovely stay at the Kingsley. Fabulous hotel, lovely and welcoming staff, room was superb. The spa was such a treat and so clean and in excellent condition. We had a very good meal in the bar. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Clean room. Good size. Great shower. Parking was easy. Comfy bed. Quiet on river side. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Very friendly staff. The property is excellent, and the rooms are luxurious and clean. Best hotel we stayed at in Ireland. Will stay here again when next in Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

The bed was great! Our room had a Nespresso machine and the shower was fantastic. It's a great location for parents of kids attending UCC. Parking including and easy access.There are cheaper places to stay in and around Cork City but the Kingsley is worth the cost. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JP

Excellent…love the river walk and Fishers (hotel bar) is a hidden secret
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024