| modern rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. executive rooms and suites add sitting areas. some rooms have river views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. overlooking the river lee, this 5-storey victorian hotel is 9 minutes' walk from the english market, 10 minutes walk from the 18th-century church of st anne and 11 km from the blarney stone. full irish breakfast is free, and theres an italian trattoria, a restaurant with river views, and a bar with a full dining menu. other amenities include an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, plus a gym and fitness classes
Cork Airport 14 min
Fitzgerald Park (12 min)
Popular green space with a museum, fountain, sculptures, walking paths & manicured landscaping. Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral (14 min)
Spired, Gothic Revival building, designed by William Burges, hosting Church of Ireland services. Cork City Gaol (Museum) (9 min)
Castle-like, restored 19th-century prison with exhibitions, night tours and a souvenir shop. Blarney Stone (17 min)
Ancient stone in a medieval castle keep said to give those who kiss it a mystical eloquence. Cobh Heritage Centre- The Queenstown Story (24 min)
Heritage museum and historic naval, emigration and shipping harbour, from where Titanic set sail. Crawford Art Gallery (7 min)
Domestic arts centre showcasing a collection of 2000 paintings, sculpture, glass and video works. Spike Island (1 hr 15)
Island with origins as a monastic settlement featuring a 19th-century, star-shaped fort with tours. The Butter Museum (8 min)
Engaging displays on the traditional craft of butter-making, its role in Irish society and culture. Blarney Castle & Gardens (16 min)
Ruined castle housing the famed Blarney Stone, a kiss of which is said to grant the gift of the gab. The English Market (6 min)
Traders selling organic and locally produced food in an 18th-century covered market. Shandon Bells & Tower St Anne's Church (8 min)
18th-century working church with a landmark tower, open for city views and chance to ring the bells. Fota Wildlife Park (18 min)
Verdant, 70-acre zoo area for endangered animals, plus a large garden with numerous plant species. Blackrock Castle Observatory (12 min)
Late 16th-century castle trading as an educational centre for science, engineering and technology. Fota Island (17 min)
The nation's only wildlife park is housed on this island also known for a famed home & gardens. Elizabeth Fort (15 min)
This star-shaped 17th-century fort offers views of the city views & guided tours. | 
