The welcome that awaits you at Hotel Isaacs on McCurtain Street in the heart of Cork City, is one of true Irish nature. This unique gem of a hotel in corks enviable centre location is only a short walk from the train & bus stations and the main shopping and financial centre of Cork.
Hotel Isaacs is the perfect choice as a base when visiting Cork city, West Cork and the South West of Ireland. With the hotels 47 guestrooms (a mixture of standard & Executive rooms), 11 serviced apartments, a heated courtyard garden with floodlit waterfall, reataurant/bar; this hotel really has all one needs for a memorable visit to Cork City.
At hotel Isaacs, you can choose from the hotels Standard or Executive rooms, both offering very comfortable accommodation. The hotels Standard rooms are fitted as standard with:
Telephone
Cable Television
Laptop safe
Tea and coffee hospitality tray
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Smoking and non-smoking rooms
Wi-fi access
Room service
The Executive rooms at the hotel offer that little bit extra:
Telephone
Cable Television
Laptop safe
Tea and coffee hospitality tray
Hairdryer
Iron and ironing board
Wi-fi access
Room service
Luxurious bedrooms
Air-conditioning
Minibar
Non-smoking rooms only
EU/US built in adaptor
Hotel Isaacs dining room offers modern, innovative and international cuisine using local fresh produce. The hotel specialises in seafood dishes but vegetarians and carnivores are also welcome! All menus reflect the seasonal changes and weather permitting customers can dine "al fresco" in the heated courtyard garden overlooking a waterfall, which is floodlit by night.
Greenes is the ideal venue for pre-theatre dining with a keenly priced early bird 3-course menu available from 18.00h - 19.00h each evening. The fully licenced restaurant is very popular so reservations are necessary.
Some of the restaurants accolades include:
Linda O'Sullivans "2008 Great Places to Stay
Georgina Campbells "Ireland 2008, The Guide"
In the bustling city of Cork, stroll the river walk at the University and pop into the Glucksman Gallery. Relax in a cafŽ, and hit Shandon Street, just a short walk from the main shopping district. Climb the 120 foot steeple, and ring the bells of Shandon. Soak up the city views as they fade into the countryside. Award-winning restaurants line the streets, and nightlife choices include Irish Traditional, classy nightclubs, theater, opera, plays, and dance. (Take the haunted night tour of the city jailÑitÕs a great way to start your evening with a bang.) Of course, thereÕs the Jameson Old Middleton Distillery in east Cork. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, and finish with a tasting. As for Ennis, her beautiful medieval streets, narrow and meandering past small colorful shops, are enchanting.
At the close of 2009 the City’s international appeal was again recognized by the selection of Cork by leading Travel Guidebook, Lonely Planet, as one of the Top Ten cities in the world to visit in 2010 –“Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010” .
The following locations are in close proximity to Cork City
Cobh (30 mins)
Cobh is a picturesque town situated on Great Island in Cork Harbour just south of Cork City. The island is connected to mainland Ireland by both rail and road. Cobh has a relatively short history by Irish standards, it was established in 1750, but has played an important role in Ireland's history. From 1848 to 1950, over six million Irishmen and women emigrated from Ireland and over 2.5 million of these departed from Cobh, making Cobh the single most important port of emigration in Ireland. During the famine years between 1845 and 1851 over 2 million people emigrated from Ireland, decreasing the country's population by half. Many of those emigrating left from Cobh and sailed to America to start a new life. You can find out more about Cobh's role in Irish emigration at the fascinating "Queenstown Story" visitor attraction at the Cobh railway station. Highly recommended!
Cobh is also famous for being the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, which sank after striking an iceberg on Sunday April 14, 1912. Today, Cobh is a pleasant town with streets that climb up the steep slope of a hill to the top where the impressive St. Coleman's Cathedral stands. There are many wonderful restaurants to choose from, many serving fresh seafood dishes. There are also a variety of lively pubs in Cobh where you can escape from the brisk air and enjoy some traditional Irish music.
Skibbereen (1.5 hours)
This thriving town is the 'capital' of West Cork, centre for all the agricultural, industrial and tourist activities of the region. Its streets are full of life and character and it is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of West Cork. You could easily spend days or weeks exploring West Cork, wandering up and down its lovely quiet roads. Although popular, it is never crowded like Kerry, and there are always delightful places to discover. Around each western headland the unsuspecting visitor will discover coastlines dominated by scenic harbors and colorful fishing villages such as Glandore, Baltimore and Schull, secluded beaches and dozens of sparsely populated islands such as Sherkin and Cape Clear. These islands, which were once populated with Gaelic speaking colonies, now offer the visitor endless hours of exploring an old-world traditional Ireland.
Waterford (2 hours)
Waterford City is the capital of the Sunny South East of Ireland. Waterford City was established in Viking times and it has an exciting medieval flavour and riverside bustle. The City is the home of Waterford Crystal, a lifestyle product of exquisite craftsmanship. Waterford county offers a dazzling coastline, beautiful river valleys and two dramatic ranges of very accessible mountains. A natural playground, Waterford offers the complete holiday experience.
Cashel (1.5 hours)
If you approach Cashel from the north on the main Dublin-Cork road, you will round a 21st century bend and suddenly be transported back 1,500 years. There, standing proud on the plains, is the great 4th century fortification of Cashel - the stone fort. This was the seat of kings and medieval bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century. Indeed there was a settlement here from pre-Christian times, traces of which have long since vanished. Brœ Borœ - the palace of Borœ - is a national heritage centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. This cultural and interpretative village is designed around a village green and is home to the study and celebration of native Irish music, song, dance, story telling, theatre and Celtic studies. Cashel itself is a busy little market town and is a handy place to break the journey between Dublin to Cork.
Killarney (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.
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