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The River LeevsSeaview House Hotel
Both The River Lee and Seaview House Hotel are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, The River Lee scores significantly better than Seaview House Hotel. The River Lee comes in at 85 with accolades from 3 publications such as oyster.com, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
The River Lee
Oyster
Star Service
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Western Road, Cork
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"The 182-room River Lee is one of the top luxury hotels in Cork, and is part of the upscale Doyle Collection mini-chain." Full review
Star Service "This six-story corner property on the banks of the Lee looks better than ever thanks to constant attention and renovation work." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An oasis of tranquillity in Cork’s historical city centre." Full review
Frommer's "This shiny, modern hotel overlooks the River Lee...guestrooms are quietly chic, with an understated modern style and huge windows that make the most of city views. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This modern riverside hotel brings a touch of luxury to the city centre. It has gorgeous public areas .... and a stunning five-storey glass-walled atrium and superb service." Full review
Seaview House Hotel
Fodor's Frommer's The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Ballylickey
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Among private, wooded grounds overlooking Bantry Bay, this large, three-story, 19th-century country house is an oasis of calm, nestled in its own gardens well away from the main road." Full review
Frommer's "This handsome seaside hotel is homey and full of interesting heirlooms, fine antiques, and an utter disregard for fads and trends. Instead, it sticks to old-fashioned principles of good service." Full review
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Request a room in the front of the house for peekaboo views of Bantry Bay through the leafy trees.
The Telegraph7.0
"A destination hotel in one of Ireland’s most scenic areas; Seaview House offers tranquillity and a home-away-from-home atmosphere with open fires, a well-stocked library and country house dining." Full review
Lonely Planet "You'll find everything you'd expect from a luxury hotel here: country-house ambience, tastefully decorated public rooms, expansive service and 25 cosy, smart bedrooms." Full review
