| understated rooms feature flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. some rooms offer balconies with river views, and family rooms are available. parking and full irish breakfast are available for a surcharge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a fitness centre includes a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a steam room. overlooking the river lee, this modern hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the english market and the crawford art gallery, and a 15-minute walk from the cork butter museum. suites add separate living areas. dining options include a casual, contemporary asian restaurant and an atrium lounge that serves light snacks; afternoon tea is also available
Cork Airport 12 min
Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (25 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. The English Market (7 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Elizabeth Fort (15 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Fota Wildlife Park (19 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Blackrock Castle Observatory (10 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (14 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Fota Island (18 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Fitzgerald Park (10 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Blarney Stone (18 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Spike Island (1 hr 11)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (10 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Cork Opera House (6 min)
Seating for 1000 patrons to watch local and international concerts, theatre, dance and comedy shows. Blarney Castle & Gardens (17 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Crawford Art Gallery (6 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. | 
