Overlooking the River Lee, this upscale hotel is 7.8 km from the Blackrock Castle Observatory and 11 km from Cork Airport.

Unfussy rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as 24-hour room service. Upgraded rooms feature whirlpool baths. Suites add living areas and walk-in dressing rooms. Kids 11 and under stay free in family rooms.

There’s a refined restaurant and a beer garden that features a children’s playground. A contemporary lounge/bar with a fire place hosts live music on weekends. There are also 8 meeting rooms, and guests have free access to a nearby fitness centre with a pool.

HOTEL FACILITIES AT A GLANCE:

• 109 deluxe rooms & suites
  24 hour room service
  Family rooms
  Conference & meeting facilities
  Wedding & Civil Ceremony venue
  Fine & casual dining
  Complimentary WiFi
  Complimentary guest parking
  Source Health & Fitness Centre including 25m pool
  Indoor playroom, playground & Kids Club