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The Metropole Hotel Cork

MacCurtain Street, Cork, Ireland, T23 EEC3
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About us

The Metropole Hotel Cork is located in the heart of the Victorian Quarter in Cork’s City Centre. It is Cork’s most iconic hotel, world-renowned for our hospitality and warm service. Famous for having welcomed stars of screen, stage, art and literature, we have a long history from sweetshop and ‘dry’ hotel to reclaimed glory. Our beautifully renovated hotel is opulent and rich in character. Stay with us to indulge in the finer things in life; impeccable service, sophisticated design, rich food and timeless elegance. Beautifully designed and furnished rooms in the Victorian Quarter, The Metropole Hotel Cork is the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers alike. Enjoy Cork’s most famous tourist attractions, right on our doorstep. Our proximity to all main transport links can take you farther afield, for day trips or to key business and technology parks in Cork. We are a leading Cork venue for meetings, conferences and events at the heart of Cork City. Whether it be a small meeting for 2, through to a conference for 400, this venue in Cork has the setting and expertise to guarantee that your meeting or event is a success.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1897
Renovated2018
Total meeting space12,911 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Failte Ireland
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
Business services
  • AV capabilities
Recreational activities
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Whirlpool

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,911 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,652.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
350
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
Royal conference
Talk show
T-Shape
The Ballroom
6,652.1 sq. ft.
100.4 x 66.3 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
300
80
220
220
250
140
60
84
60
60
60
220
220
80
The Douglas Vance Room
1,614.6 sq. ft.
49.2 x 32.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
150
30
130
150
150
70
35
49
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The Beckett Room
796.5 sq. ft.
35.8 x 22.3 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
80
25
50
50
80
36
30
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Joyce Room
731.9 sq. ft.
17.7 x 41.0 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
50
24
30
30
50
25
20
21
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Mary Elmes
505.9 sq. ft.
19.0 x 26.6 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
25
14
12
-
25
20
16
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Yeats Room
430.6 sq. ft.
27.9 x 15.4 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
28
15
15
20
28
15
12
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Wilde Room
409.0 sq. ft.
28.2 x 14.8 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
28
15
15
-
28
15
14
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O'Casey Room
398.3 sq. ft.
23.3 x 17.1 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
25
12
10
-
25
15
10
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Cockburn Room
753.5 sq. ft.
24.0 x 32.8 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
70
18
40
50
70
30
20
21
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.91 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Cork Bus Tour
Recreation

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