The Kingsley Hotel

We had afternoon tea and it was absolutely gorgeous. We were celebrating two big birthdays and were really well looked after from start to finish. A big applause to Matt, who did a fantastic job and was on top of everything at all times. He even noticed us looking his way as he passed with drinks and immediately came over with the drinks menu, explained what he had just served in case we wanted the same, and confidently recommended his personal favourite. Amazing upsell, Matt! He also directed us straight to the bar afterwards, making the whole experience seamless. Outstanding service and a lovely celebration – highly recommended.

One of the best Hotels in Cork. While just there for a short stay, we really enjoyed our stay in the Kingsley. The hotel is well maintained, Staff is very friendly, EV Charging on site, which was very convenient for us. Also the rooms are a good size with everything you want, including Nespresso Machine, Kettle etc. and a TV that you can stream directly to it. We also liked their sustainable approach with Water Jug and refilling Stations on every floor for Water and you could see that they minimize the use of plastics a lot. We travelled with our little one and a little Teddy was waiting for her in the room which was a pleasant surprise. The only critisism I could have was that the room was not ready at 3PM and we had to wait a bit, but other then that our stay was very comfortable. We also had Breakfast which was very good and Room Service from the restaurant in the Evening, which only took 20 minutes and the food was very good also. Definitely a place we will stay again in the future.

We loved this hotel 🏨. And the staff make a great effort. The breakfast was so lovely with a great choice too and very tasty yummy. 😊.. The dinner itself 🍽 was small with no real vegetables other than the little that was on the plate..😔starter was lovely. But yes we loved it and we would like to visit again sometime 😊..

Just returned from a stay in The Kingsley Hotel, absolutely fabulous hotel. From dealing with Chloe in reservations (thank you so much you were so helpful and went out of your way for us), incredible the staff just can’t do enough for you from the moment we arrived to reception, to room service to dinner in the fishers bar and drinks at the bar …. So friendly so polite and just make you feel so relaxed to be there. The spa is immaculate and again staff were amazing! We can not wait to return! And all the added little extras in our room really just made our stay perfect. Thank you so much

Absolutely fabulous hotel! The rooms are comfortable and well decorated. All areas of the hotel are decorated to a high standard, and the ambience is lovely. Food here is 10/10, and the breakfast is simply one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had (and I have tried a lot!). The gym facilities and pool are wonderful- the sauna is always a good temperature. It’s in a great location, right by the river. But easily the best thing about this hotel is the staff- nothing is too much trouble, they are always helpful, warm, friendly and welcoming.

Very nice hotel on the river. We only stayed a couple of nights and had a full itinerary while we were there so we didn't have a chance to enjoy all the amenities, but all seemed very nice. The rooms are great. Breakfast is wonderful. The restaurant and bar are both worth a visit and have very friendly staff. Parking is easy.

We had a wonderful stay at The Kingsley, made even better by the amazing service from Brian Maher, the Guest Relations Manager. From the moment we arrived, Brian was so welcoming and made us feel genuinely looked after. He checked in with us throughout our stay to make sure everything was perfect, which we really appreciated.||Our river-view room was absolutely beautiful and added so much to the experience. The next morning, Brian checked us out and was just as friendly, chatty, and professional as when we arrived. His attentiveness and warmth really made our stay feel special.||Thank you, Brian, for going above and beyond — we couldn’t recommend The Kingsley more!

I recently purchased a half day spa day in the Kingsley for 155 euro. This included a treatment,90 mins in the thermal suites and lunch. The spa is 5 star, the treatment was excellent. The therapist Patricia was knowledgeable and attentive. Belle on the spa reception was the nicest hostess I've met in a hotel ever. Very welcoming and charming. The thermal suites are very nice - but the 90 mins time frame isn't enough to properly enjoy them. The negative was the most unwelcoming hotel I've been in. No one on reception on arrival, I wandered around and found my own way to the spa on the 1st level. After leaving the spa I went to where I believed the restaurant to be and stood for a few minutes in an empty dining room when a lady came in, looked at me like I was crazy before directing me to a different restaurant. There are 2 in case you ever visit! Neither are welcoming. We had lunch in the Springboard as part of our package. The absolutely rudest host led us to our table. No pleasantries. No welcome. Left us with menus. He never smiled once, took our order, left. The food was ok but I wouldn't rate it more than 2/5. We ordered 2 coffees. My friend said dessert was supposed to be included but we were not given any until 30 minutes after we finished our food and our coffees nor were we given a chance to ask. Without a word the rude host put cutlery on our tables suddenly and another waitress dropped two basic trios of dessert on the table for us. Honestly shocking service from a 4 star hotel. When the desserts were on the table 10 mins we got asked at least twice if everything was OK- for the first time since we arrived- really it was clear they wanted us to move on. In a restaurant that was by no means full on a Monday afternoon! I would rate the spa 5 star but the restaurant and the rest of the hotel brought the whole experience down. Honestly book the spa and then leave.

Nice four star hotel on the river. This was probably the nicest hotel. We stayed at the six hotels we stayed at in Ireland. It's a couple of kilometers from the city center. Definitely had some business travelers and tourists. Breakfast was included with our room. The breakfast was delicious. I had the full Irish breakfast off the buffet, they also had cereal and yogurt, and you could order items off the menu if you like. we as well. Beautiful views of the river from all the restaurants. Free car park on site. Beautiful pool and fitness center. The room itself was nicely appointed, no mini fridge due to a green initiative, but you could request one. Nespresso in the room and tea. Super comfortable bed and pillows. Air conditioned.

Awhile back, pre-COVID, my sister and I took a Brendan tour of Ireland. My sister and I stayed here 1 night while touring Ireland with Brendan Tours. This was my 2nd favorite hotel (after Ashford Castle) while visiting Ireland. The room was spacious, modern and beautifully decorated. The ensuite bath was lovely too, really enjoyed the double sinks as that helped my sister and I get ready quicker. The location is lovely, right by the river, and we went for a walk by the river which was very nice. All the staff we encountered were very nice and helpful. If I ever have the pleasure to go to Cork again and would love to return to this hotel.

Absolutely loved it. When booking online prior to our trip, I was worried we'd be too far from the downtown hustle of the city. But the pricing seemed to good to pass up. The photos looked beautiful and we went for it. We had a rental car and had no issue finding parking in their lot right in front. Check in was a breeze and it didn't hurt that we had somehow gotten upgraded to a river view room. After staying in an Airbnb for 4 days, I was looking forward to a nice king bed, tub and spa facility. The room was amazing. It was exactly what we needed. The river was peaceful as we watched some people out on kayaks. The spa experience was out of this world. They really do try to have you as relaxed as possible with a waiting room post massage to just chill and veg out. The outdoor infinity pool was also stunning even though it was freezing cold out, I couldn't resist.

Good amenities, but one of the most disgusting hotels that I have ever stayed in. The carpet was covered in stains, the shower had black mold, and the drains backed up easily. Clean it up, and it's easily a nice place - the location on the river is beautiful.

Beautiful hotel. Our room was spacious with a lovely view of the river. The bed was large and comfortable. The bathroom was huge with a separate tub and shower. There was a free car park behind the hotel. We found it was a bit far from the heart of Cork. We had evening cocktails and breakfast there, both were great with views of the river.

Loved it!! The location was perfect on the river. We used the gym--which was amazing!! We also used the sauna and then the outdoor jacuzzi overlooking the river at night. Wish our stay was longer because all of these elements made for a great night's stay!! Would highly recommend!!

What a great hotel for the price!!!! Come stay here if you are in Cork, you won't be sorry. It's comparable to a 3.5-4 star hotel, like a Holiday Inn, Sheraton, even a Double Tree in the States. The bathroom in the room is beautiful and comes with 2 sinks! There's also a downstairs restaurant/bar which was also quite nice as well. Parking is in the basement garage and is free of charge.

the leisure centre is just fantastic and the staff are so nice especially the wonderful katie from kerry

I recently stayed at the Kingsley while working in Cork. The room was very nice and had a really comfortable bed. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was pretty good. The only drawback to the hotel is the location. There really is nothing near the hotel. You will need to take a taxi or walk about 1.5 miles to get to town for food or shopping. Overall, a very nice hotel.

Terrific location, very nice room, parking, restaurant was amazing! Great food, and service. Would have liked the drinking water either cooled or some ice in our glasses, but all else was very good. Also only patrons booking thru the hotel directly got breakfast included. That seemed short sighted and a bit cheap. We book thru third parties for convenience.

Terrible experience -AGAIN! Had a terrible experience last New Years, and again last week! I Booked it for lunch for the day I bought my wedding dress for myself and family and a few friends. Staff made us feel totally unwelcome very rude and not helpful. It's my own fault as I shouldn't have booked it again but did email the manager free the terrible experience on New Years so thought they may have trained up staff a little better by now-clearly not! Food was fine but staff made it a bad experience, so disappointing! They didn't even notify us they were closing the K Lounge the waitress just and to our table and slapped the bill down saying they were closed. Never even gave us a chance to see if we wanted one more drink etc. I have served for years in Canada and this type of service would NEVER be tolerated. Irish hotels really don't have a clue how to train their staff to serve. We still have a tip, although I was reluctant to but it wasn't a very big one due to the terrible and unwelcoming staff. Considering they are part of "The Fota Collection" they really let down the Fota side.

The hotel was beautiful, the reason I am giving them a three is because of a specific situation. I left my wallet at the Jameson Midleton Distillery the day before but didn't know it was there. So to me it was lost somewhere in Ireland, it was too late to call Jameson to confirm so my boyfriend and I just kept walking up and down the streets hoping it would appear, oh and it was st. Patrick's day too. Finally we give up, night ruined and went to sleep. The next morning we checked out and I called Jameson when they opened and confirmed my wallet was there. When I picked up my wallet they told me they had spoken to the hotel and informed them that they had my wallet. It angered me to know that they had this information and didn't mention it at all, not even during check out. If the reservation had not been under my name I would understand but the reservation was under my name and we even got charged to make the phone call to Jameson too. For the amount of money spent I left very annoyed. Also the first night the my boyfriend and I went to the bar to wait until the restaurant opened. There was no one else at the actual bar and we kept seeing the bartender walk in then go to the back and then in front of us and about 5 minutes past and still no word to us. I asked him if the bar was opened, he gave me a look and rudely said yes. He walked off and upon his return he finally took my boyfriend's order. The room and bathroom were beautiful and the view in the back by the river was also a sight.

I was a member here for 6 months, having joined after a trial membership over Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed being a member and would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone. The reception area is very welcoming and the staff on the desk are always friendly. Within a few weeks, many of them knew my name and greeted me by name every time I came in. You get a towel with every visit which is a huge thing for me. Saves on gym bag space and on my laundry! The dressing rooms are clean and well laid out with Sky News to keep you entertained. Lockers have electronic locks and there are some individual changing areas. The showers have adjustable heat and good power. Vanity area with plenty of hairdryers, tissues, cotton wool and buds was very handy. The pool is an 18m one as far as I know and doesn't tend to be too busy. If you're not feeling too energetic you can spend time in the steam room or jacuzzi instead....or everyone's favourite: the outside hot tub! The tub is divine and overlooks the river. Amazing on a wintry day with the steam rising.... I spent most of my time in the gym. The equipment is Technogym and rarely out of order. Good collection of bikes, ellipticals, treadmills, steppers and 2 wave machines. There are plenty of weight machines as well as 2 free weight areas and 2 types of cable machine. I never had to wait for a cardio machine and could always carve out a space for weights. There is a separate Kinesis studio (using special Technogym Kinesis equipment) and this is also good for stretching etc. They run a good range of classes, split between the exercise studio and a separate spinning studio. Well taught, and included in the membership. In summary: I loved this place. I was really sorry to leave a spotless gym with smiling, friendly, knowledgeable staff. I always left the place feeling happier. Will be visiting when I get back! Find more Gyms in cork at http://gyms-in-cork.blogspot.com

This hotel is to die for! So lovely! The service is great! Not that far from the city, huge car park, bus just outside the door and are quite regular! I can't get over this place

The staff is a great group of human beings. I've been stranded here during a snow storm. Some of the staff haven't gone home in days, yet they are still smiling. I can't imagine needing to look after guests when I can't get home to my family. Only minor comments: please fix the music in the gym. Same 5 songs on a loop. Maddening when there isn't much to do other than work out. Also, hotels that cater to international guests should be better equipped to deal with these things.

Fantastic stop on our 10 day tour of Ireland, from the well appointed rooms to the excellent service from the staff. Added bonus of the fabulous spa in the lower levels and this became one of the highlights of our trip. Will definitely rebook on our next trip, highly recommended for any traveler.

I recently spent some time here during a visit back home with hubby. I'd visited the hotel many times before to use the spa. The rooms are well appointed and the bathroom was spacious. Breakfast was very good and reasonably priced. We also ate lunch in the restaurant and that food was also delicious. Very friendly welcome on arrival. Only downsides were that we didn't recieve our wakeup call on the morning of our flight departure and that when we didn't want to sit in the formal restaurant as only 1 of our group of 4 wanted a sandwich, they would not serve it to the bar. The rationale being 'then everyone will want it'. Perhaps a missed opportunity. The spa and thermal suite continue to be a big draw for me. All in all, I would definitely stay here again.

Overall the hotel is excellent. Friendly staff at reception, lovely rooms with high standard interior, comfy bed and a great selection of food for any time of the day, breakfast is very good with selection of hot and cold foods as well as teas and coffee etc. There was free underground parking which is handy and the location is 15 min walk from the city centre, i was very happy with my stay here.

Such a nice hotel! This was my favorite hotel during my trip to Ireland. And parking is easy to get to right below the building. We only stayed here one night...wish we couldve stayed longer!