Holidays in Ireland / Cork Hotels

CORK HOTELS

According to tradition, the city of Cork was founded in the 7 th century when St Finbarr set up a monastery there. The history of Cork is one of turbulence with Viking and Anglo-Norman invasions, Bubonic Plagues , Great Famine, the War of Independence and the Civil War. Ireland's entry the EU put all these troubles behind it as Cork roared in the 1990's along with the Celtic Tiger achieving remarkable economic growth. It is a beautiful sophisticated city whose worth was recognized when it became the European Capital of Culture in 2005. Come & stay in one of Cork's beautiful Hotels & see it for yourself.

Cork is a city full of humour and full of superb hotels ready to welcome you!  The native Corkonians are hospitable, witty , approachable with a great sense of humour….perhaps without peer in Ireland. Cork City is a very compact space. Most amenities are within walking distance of the city centre. Cork offers great shopping with department stores, multinational high street fashion retailers and homegrown small boutiques. Towns such as Kinsale, Midleton, Macroom or Clonakilty are treasure troves for gift shops, bookshops, second hand shops, local giftware, pottery, glass& paintings by local artists.   

Cork also has it's own dedicated Convention Bureau for the corporate world and organising a convention or meeting, regardless of size, is taken care of. To take advantage of all this, Cork has some wonderful hotels for you delectation.

Hayfield Manor Hotel. Set within 2 acres of mature gardens, Hayfield Manor Hotel is an oasis of calm within the vibrant city of Cork. Hayfield Manor Hotel is considered by many to be Cork City's Premier 5 star Hotel. Each individually styled guest room contains beautiful antique furnishings and exquisite fabrics to indulge your senses as well as having all the he modern amenities you may require. Car Parking is complimentary and within the hotel grounds. Award winning gourmet dining is the norm at Hayfield Manor Hotel. With two distinct restaurants, both in style and cuisine, there is a choice to appeal to all tastes. Leisure is also taken care of at Hayfield Manor. Exclusive to residents, the Beautique Spa offers a sanctuary at the end of a day of sightseeing and activity.

Another beautiful 5 star hotel in Cork is the Kingsley Hotel . The majestic setting along the banks of the River Lee is in itself a wonderful welcome to Cork. The Kingsley Hotel approach is to offer 'International graciousness combined with Irish hospitality.' We can only suggest you test this out for yourself. Accommodation at The Kingsley Hotel is classic and contemporary, Dining is rated among the finest in Cork, Health Club and Spa ease your tiredness at the end of the day and conference and business facilities are unrivalled.

Jury's Inn is the perfect Cork City Hotel. Located on Anderson's Quay in the heart of Cork city and overlooking the beautiful River Lee. Perfect for leisure or business. Jury's Inn is very economical if you are visiting with a family as the spacious comfortable rooms are all en-suite and can accommodate three adults or two adults and two children. Restaurant, bar and coffee shop and meeting room are all on site with Wireless LAN in the public areas. There is a public car park close by but a fee is payable.

If you would like something a little different another Cork Hotel, The Sheridan Fota Island Hotel, is worth a look. Here, you can escape to your own private island amid gorgeous scenery, just north of the large island of Cobh and 20 minutes away from Cork International Airport. This would be an ideal base if you were touring the south coast of Ireland.

Golfers can enjoy the 18-hole championship golf course whilst relaxation can be found in the Fota Island Spa which boasts 18 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, and thermal suites and a full-length indoor pool.

Do please enjoy your stay in Cork & we look forward to your next visit. Slainte !