The West Cork Hotel, CorkThe West Cork Hotel in Cork, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 23 of 26 hotels we score in Cork. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $168 a night (cached, not a live quote).The West Cork Hotel sits on Ilen Street in the centre of Skibbereen, County Cork, looking over the Ilen River. It has around 50 en-suite rooms, including 17 superior rooms, with free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel offers a restaurant and a bar, and reception is staffed daily from 7:00 am until 12:30 am. The Skibbereen Heritage Centre and West Cork Arts Centre are both within walking distance, making it a practical base for exploring the town and surrounding West Cork countryside. Rates start from about $168 per night. Some guests find the standard rooms on the small side, so travellers wanting more space may prefer the superior rooms.What stands out

Central Skibbereen location by the river

Restaurant and bar on site

Free Wi-Fi throughout

17 superior rooms available

Watch out for

Rooms described as small

Reception closes overnight

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