| spa treatments include massages and facials. upgraded rooms are airy, with the penthouse offering a kitchen, rooftop access and whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a seafood restaurant and a bar. rooms are upscale with warm colours and plush details. breakfast is available for an extra fee. the stylish restaurant offers mediterranean and irish fare while the atmospheric brasserie serves afternoon tea. all come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus en suite bathrooms with showers. this polished hotel dating back to 1813 is a 7-minute walk from the cork english market and an 8-minute walk from the cork opera house
Cork Airport 13 min
Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (11 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Blarney Stone (18 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Elizabeth Fort (9 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. Crawford Art Gallery (6 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Fitzgerald Park (9 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (27 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Fota Island (19 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Fota Wildlife Park (21 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Cork Opera House (7 min)
Seating for 1000 patrons to watch local and international concerts, theatre, dance and comedy shows. Blackrock Castle Observatory (12 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. 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. The English Market (5 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Spike Island (1 hr 9)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. 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. | 
