Rooms at The River Lee Hotel
If you love modern effortless design, combined with warmth and charm, then The River Lee Hotel is the hotel in Cork for you. And if you enjoy understated luxury with all the little extras to ensure you have a hassle-free stay, then The River Lee Hotel is definitely the place for you.
As you would expect of one of the finest hotels in Cork city, the guestrooms at The River Lee Hotel, with muted colours, modern fabrics and simple lines, soothe the senses. Whether relaxing or working, each of our guest rooms has all the amenities needed to satisfy even the most discerning guests.
All Guestrooms Feature:
- Entertainment System
- Playstation
- Complimentary Broadband Access
- Voicemail
- Laptop Safe
Dining at The River Lee
The Weir Bistro:
Enjoy a cosmopolitan menu at The River Lee Hotel in our stylish bistro overlooking the River Lee. Our executive chef creates magic with a wide range of freshly prepared dishes, from hearty, authentic Irish breakfasts to buffet lunches and full à la carte dinners. Some of finest dishes, not just in Cork hotels but in all of Cork.
The Weir Bar:
Sit back, take in the view and enjoy The Weir Bar’s fabulous range of fresh sandwiches, light meals and refreshments. Serving every kind of coffee from the darkest espresso to the lightest latte, as well as the freshest pastries and muffins. The outdoor deck at our luxury Cork hotel is the place to bag a table on a balmy day.
About Cork City
Cork City has undergone a transformation in recent years with the city centre geting a compete facelift. Always a much prettier and more pleasant city than Dublin, now Cork really sparkles. And so do its residents who claim to be Ireland's friendliest. Whatever the truth of that claim it is certainly true that there is no shortage of characters in "the real capital" as the locals jokingly claim. The city itself dates back to the 7th century and boasts some fine Georgian architecture. There are a number of places worth visiting while in Cork including the imposing St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St Anne's Church, which houses the Shandon Bells and Cork City Gaol.
The following locations are in close proximity to Cork
Blarney Village & Castle (20 minutes)
Blarney is a charming village but is most renowned for its castle and stone. The impressive castle, perched on solid limestone, dates from 1446 and is situated on magnificent grounds. To acquire "the gift of gab" one must kiss the Blarney Stone. This involves bending over backwards at quite a height and should not be attempted by the faint-hearted!
Kinsale (30 minites)
Located just 16 miles from Cork City in a naturally protected harbour, Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable towns on the south-west coast. Kinsale is a centre for yachting, sea angling, gourmet eating and golf. Restaurants in Kinsale pride themselves on their high reputation for culinary expertise, and the Good Food Circle has been organizing a Gourmet Festival here every autumn for over 25 years. A charming town, its narrow streets are steeped in history and its harbour is always full of boats. Visit the museum housed in the French Prison or, just outside the town, the star-shaped Charles Fort with its spectacular views, before retiring to one of the town's many cozy atmospheric pubs.
West Cork/ Beara Peninsula (20 minutes)
Home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, and offering the broadest range of activities, entertainment, cuisine and accommodation imaginable, West Cork provides a range of options that allow you to tailor your holiday to suit your personal needs and desires. The appeal of the Beara Peninsula lies in its startling beauty, best experienced by climbing the hills & cycling the roads. It’s a lot bigger and much wider than Sheeps Head Peninsula to the south and occupies part of both Cork & Kerry. While there is lush greenery (reminiscent of the Ireland imagined by long departed emigrants) amid rocky scenery on the Mizen Head and Sheeps Heah Peninsulas, the Beara is a desolate, harsh, rocky landscape. It makes wonderful waking country and is littered with pre-historic rocks, stone circles and old tombs.
Killarney Town (1.5 hours)
Killarney lies on the edge of the astoundingly beautiful Killarney National Park with its three magnificent lakes and the spectacular MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The park is also home to Muckross House and Gardens. Killarney is a wonderful base for all manner of activities including angling and water sports, golf, riding, orienteering, hiking, cycling, and canoeing. The town itself is quite small but full of charm as you will soon see as you walk down the brick footpaths and pass curious old-style shop fronts. Killarney is well known for its excellent shops, restaurants and cosmopolitan appeal. It is also renowned for its evening entertainment including many singing pubs, cabarets, dancing venues, and banquets. Traditional Irish music can also be heard in many of the local pubs.
