The River Lee Hotel, Cork
- Pool
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- Bar
The River Lee Hotel is a 4-star Art Deco hotel on Western Road in Cork, offering an indoor pool, sauna, hammam and fitness centre. It suits travellers who want spa facilities and easy access to University College Cork, the English Market and the city's cafés, pubs and galleries on foot.
The River Lee Hotel is a 4-star property built in 2006 in the Art Deco style, set in a single building on Western Road. Its facilities include an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness centre, as well as two bars/lounges, a restaurant, a café and a 24-hour room service. The hotel also has a business centre with 8 meeting rooms and a library.
The hotel sits in a lively part of Cork. University College Cork is a 5 minute walk away, the Glucksman Gallery and the UCC Geology Garden are also 5 minutes on foot, and the English Market covered food market is 8 minutes away. The Cork Opera House is a 12 minute walk, and Cork Airport (ORK) is a 19 minute drive. Several cafés and pubs, including Café Paradiso and The Rock, are within a 4 minute walk.
The River Lee Hotel: who is it for?
The hotel suits spa-minded travellers, since it has a sauna, hammam, whirlpool and indoor pool. It also suits culture lovers, as the Glucksman Gallery and University College Cork are each a 5 minute walk away. Business travellers benefit from the 8 meeting rooms and business centre, and families will find that children can stay free.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 26, 2026: from €201 to €268 a night, over 5 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€242 on average
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48% more expensive
Median price €181, across 36 hotels
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65% more expensive
Median price €162, across 12 hotels
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72% more expensive
Median price €156, across 66 hotels
The River Lee Hotel: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 1, 2026 for the night of December 1, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is The River Lee Hotel?
Distance from The River Lee Hotel to the centre of Cork: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsThe River Lee Hotel: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- University College Cork5 min walk
- English Market (marché couvert)8 min walk
- Cork Opera House12 min walk
- Cork (ORK)19 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- SerendipityRegional cuisine1 min walk
- Café ParadisoRestaurant2 min walk
- Sensei CafeCafé3 min walk
- Green Frog CafeCafé4 min walk
- Joe’s + BrosRestaurant4 min walk
- Bright SideCafé4 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- The RockPub4 min walk
- Kino Events HouseBar4 min walk
- The Abbey TavernPub4 min walk
- BarcadiaBar4 min walk
- Woolshed Baa & GrillPub4 min walk
What to see nearby?
- UCC Geology GardenAttraction5 min walk
- Glucksman GalleryMuseum5 min walk
- Cork City MuralsAttraction6 min walk
- St Peter's ParkPark6 min walk
- President's GardenPark6 min walk
- St Vincent de PaulAttraction6 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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The River Lee Hotel: frequently asked questions
The River Lee Hotel: where is the hotel?+
The River Lee Hotel is in Cork, in the Cork area. Address: Western Road, Cork. University College Cork is a 5 min walk away. Distance from The River Lee Hotel to the centre of Cork: 10 min walk, as the crow flies.
The River Lee Hotel: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €220 for the night of December 1, 2026 (recorded on November 1, 2026). Since October 26, 2026, our readings range from €201 to €268.
The River Lee Hotel: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Serendipity (Café, 1 min walk), Café Paradiso (Restaurant, 2 min walk), and Sensei Cafe (Café, 3 min walk).
The River Lee Hotel: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: The Rock (Pub, 4 min walk), Kino Events House (Bar, 4 min walk), and The Abbey Tavern (Pub, 4 min walk).
The River Lee Hotel: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: UCC Geology Garden (Attraction, 5 min walk), Glucksman Gallery (Museum, 5 min walk), and Cork City Murals (Attraction, 6 min walk).
The River Lee Hotel: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Classic Room, 2 Double Beds (Sleeps 3), Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Sleeps 2), Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (30 m², Sleeps 2), Classic Room (1 Double and 1 Single Bed) (30 m², Sleeps 3), and Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, River View (30 m², Sleeps 2).
The River Lee Hotel: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
The River Lee Hotel: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at The River Lee Hotel?+
Breakfast is available as a paid add-on, served from 07:00 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 07:00 to 11:00 at weekends. A 24-hour room service is also available.
Can I use the spa facilities at The River Lee Hotel?+
The hotel has an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness centre. Guests can also book aerobics classes.
Is The River Lee Hotel accessible for wheelchair users?+
The hotel has a lift, a wheelchair-accessible route to the lift and to the public toilets, and an accessible parking space for people with reduced mobility.
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