"Though she cannot compete in size with the grande-dame hotels of bigger cities, the Imperial, which dates to 1813, plays this role with conviction in Cork society." Full review

"In a central city center location on the banks of the River Lee...This urban crossbreed provides excellent meeting space as well as one of the city's better spas." Full review

"This city center hotel is surprisingly affordable for the amenities it offers...the guestrooms are perhaps a little plain by comparison, and the most basic rooms are small" Full review

"Fast approaching her bicentenary, the Imperial knows how to age gracefully." Full review

"The Kingsley is an elegant four-pearl property with charming views of the River Lee, though it's outside of the city center, which is an eight-minute drive away." Full review

"Making the most of its scenic location along the old Lee Baths site, the Kingsley offers top modern luxury on the outskirts of Cork city." Full review

"A 15-minute walk (or short taxi ride) from the city center, The Kingsley has an idyllic riverside location, overlooking a rowing club on a pretty section of the River Lee and beside the Lee Fields, a big meadow with paths that are popular with joggers" Full review