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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.
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- AV capabilities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- AV capabilities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Beckett Room | 796.5 sq. ft. 35.8 x 22.3 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 80 | 25 | 50 | 50 | 80 | 36 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Joyce Room | 731.9 sq. ft. 17.7 x 41.0 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 50 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 25 | 20 | 21 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mary Elmes | 505.9 sq. ft. 19.0 x 26.6 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 25 | 14 | 12 | - | 25 | 20 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Yeats Room | 430.6 sq. ft. 27.9 x 15.4 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 28 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 28 | 15 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Wilde Room | 409.0 sq. ft. 28.2 x 14.8 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 28 | 15 | 15 | - | 28 | 15 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
O'Casey Room | 398.3 sq. ft. 23.3 x 17.1 sq. ft. | 12.1 ft. | 25 | 12 | 10 | - | 25 | 15 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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