The River Lee Hotel A Member Of The Doyle Collection – A Favorite for Families in Cork
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
The River Lee offers air-conditioned rooms with 55-inch HD LED televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and queen-sized or single beds with white linens and duck down duvets. Bathrooms include separate showers and baths. Select rooms provide river views of Cork. Deluxe rooms add Nespresso machines, bathrobes, slippers, and access to the Executive Lounge with daily refreshments. Five rooms feature wheelchair accessibility with electronic doors, lowered beds, and accessible showers.
Dining & Bars
The River Club Bar & Terrace serves lunch, brunch, and small plates with a New York bar vibe and Mediterranean terrace atmosphere. The Grill Room offers dinner with locally sourced steaks, seafood, and plant-based options alongside sustainable wines. The Cocktail Bar specializes in rare Middleton whiskeys served in handcrafted crystal glassware. Afternoon tea includes cucumber sandwiches, fruit scones, and macaroons. Menus feature coeliac, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Leisure & Wellness
Guests receive complimentary access to NRG Fitness & Health, which includes a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and Technogym equipment. Fitness classes range from Pilates to spin sessions. The KINS treatment clinic provides doctor-led skincare services and personalized consultations. Fitzgerald Park and the Mardyke river walk are adjacent to the hotel.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is on Western Road, a 5-minute walk from Cork city center. It is 10 km from Cork Airport (15-minute drive) and 2 km from Kent Station. Bus 205 stops nearby on Western Road. The English Market, Lewis Glucksman Gallery, Cork Public Museum, and St. Finbarr's Cathedral are within walking distance. Blarney Castle is 8 km away. Q-Park St. Finbarr's offers parking 4 minutes from the hotel.
Services & Facilities
The hotel provides 24-hour room service, a business center, and eight meeting rooms with natural light and conferencing equipment. The Mirror Room and The Lookout host events for up to 110 guests. Concierge services assist with golf bookings at local courses and tours of Blarney Castle or Midleton Distillery. Family rooms include interconnecting options and cribs upon request. The Doyle DISCOVERY loyalty program offers discounts on dining.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
