The Metropole HotelvsHayfield Manor Hotel
Both The Metropole Hotel and Hayfield Manor Hotel are endorsed by writers. On balance, Hayfield Manor Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to The Metropole Hotel. Hayfield Manor Hotel comes in at #2 in Cork with positive reviews from 7 sources including Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Metropole Hotel
MacCurtain Street,, Cork
From $105/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"You can't miss the...yellow Metropole Hotel (aka the Met) perched on the city centre's northern riverbank. ... Its riverside aspect affords sweeping views from the front rooms."
The Telegraph
7.0
"A landmark hotel built in 1897 with a listed tile pillar frontage, the Metropole retains a traditional atmosphere." Full review
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Perrott Avenue, College Road, Cork
From $257/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Ruddy with red brick and brightened by white-sash windows, Hayfield Manor's exterior hints at the comfy luxury within." Full review
Insight Guides
"This modern luxury hotel is built in the country-house style on landscaped grounds near University College. A haven of tranquillity five minutes’ drive from the centre."
DK Eyewitness
"A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, this delightful place is set amid gardens."
Oyster
Luxury
"One of Ireland's most acclaimed properties, this family-run, 88-room boutique hotel in Cork City pulls out all the stops for an authentic Irish experience." Full review
Afar Magazine
"While Hayfield Manor is certainly central to the 120,000-person city, it feels almost suburban thanks to two acres of pretty, flower-filled grounds." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"While the original merchants’ property on the estate has since been rebuilt, Hayfield Manor still exudes period-style elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With all the ambience of a country house, Hayfield combines the luxury and facilities of a big hotel with the informality and welcome of a small one." Full review