| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is free. full irish breakfast is available, and afternoon tea is served in the lounge (surcharge). some rooms have river views. overlooking the river lee, this luxe hotel is across the road from cork county hall and 14 minutes' walk from university college cork. the upmarket rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. suites add separate sitting rooms and whirlpool baths, while 1 lavish suite features a kitchen, a piano, and a private balcony with a hot tub. other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. there's also a fine-dining restaurant, a casual bistro and a bar
Cork Airport 14 min
Blarney Stone (15 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Fota Wildlife Park (24 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Blarney Castle & Gardens (13 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (30 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Spike Island (1 hr 5)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. Blackrock Castle Observatory (18 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Fota Island (23 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. The Butter Museum (9 min)
Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. The English Market (9 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (9 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Crawford Art Gallery (8 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (7 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Fitzgerald Park (12 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (11 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Elizabeth Fort (8 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. | 
