Name: The Metropole Hotel Cork
Address: Cork, IE
Price range: From $299

The Metropole Hotel Cork, CorkThe Metropole Hotel Cork in Cork, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 16 of 26 hotels we score in Cork. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $299 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Metropole Hotel is a 4-star hotel in central Cork, Ireland, first opened in 1897. It sits in the city centre, within a short walk of Kent Train Station, the English Market, shops, theatres, galleries and the business district, and is well placed for driving the Wild Atlantic Way. Rooms have been renovated and guests report comfortable beds and clean, spacious accommodation. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, gym, swimming pool, sauna, meeting rooms, room service and free parking. It suits both business travellers and families, as children are welcome. One small drawback mentioned by guests is the poor lighting around the room mirrors. Rates start from $299 per night.What stands out

Central Cork location near station and market

Comfortable beds in renovated rooms

Free parking available

Pool, gym and sauna on site

Watch out for

Poor mirror lighting in rooms

Nightly rates start at $299

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