Hotel Isaacs Cork City, Cork ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

48 Mac Curtain Street, Cork, Ireland, 00000

Hotel Isaacs Cork City, a 3-star boutique hotel, features spacious accommodations, award-winning dining, and a unique waterfall courtyard. Guests can choose from deluxe rooms, superior rooms, and fully serviced apartments. Located in Cork's Victorian Quarter, this hotel offers easy access to popular cultural attractions.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at Hotel Isaacs Cork City are designed with comfort in mind, featuring deluxe and superior options with original architectural details. Each room includes thick carpets, large beds with high thread-count linens, and modern amenities such as USB ports and well-equipped bathrooms. The property also offers private, spacious apartments complete with fully fitted kitchens and living areas.

Dining & Entertainment

Dining at the hotel's multi-award-winning Greene's restaurant highlights local ingredients, offering breakfast and evening meals with various tasting menus. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the popular Cask Bar, known for its seasonally changing cocktail menu and unique ambiance, including the courtyard's waterfall. Breakfast features a hearty Irish option as well as vegetarian and continental choices.

Local Attractions & Transportation

Hotel Isaacs Cork City’s location allows easy access to popular cultural attractions, such as the English Market, Cork Opera House, and Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral. The hotel is within walking distance of Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, and the city's main shopping street, Saint Patrick’s Street. Nearby bus services provide easy transport to Cork Airport, about 15 minutes away by taxi.

Services & Sustainability

Hotel Isaacs Cork City is committed to sustainability, employing eco-friendly practices to minimize its environmental impact. The hotel also provides amenities for corporate guests, including fast Wi-Fi and proximity to business hubs in the Victorian Quarter. Parking is available at an additional charge within a short walk from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

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1 Double bed

Shower

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Classic Two-Bedroom Apartment

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2 persons

45 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Cork1700 ft

Airports

Cork (ORK) 5.0 mi

Kerry (KIR) 65.0 mi

Train

Kent Railway Station2700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

48 Mac Curtain Street, Cork, Ireland, 00000

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48 Mac Curtain Street, Cork, Ireland, 00000

City landmarks

Church

Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral

3300 ft

Church

Shandon Steeple

2400 ft

Convent Avenue Sunday's Well

Cork City Gaol

1.3 mi

Gallery

Crawford Art Gallery

3200 ft

Museums

Cork Butter Museum

2300 ft

Broadway Theatre

Cork Opera House

2800 ft

Public Building

Cork City Hall

4500 ft

Castle

Elizabeth Fort

5300 ft

Church

Holy Trinity Church

4000 ft

Collins Barracks Old Gate

Collins Barracks Military Museum

4900 ft

Paul St. Cork City

Saints Peter and Paul's Church

3400 ft

CorkIreland

St Patrick Street

3200 ft

Shandon

2300 ft

Douglas Street Douglas Street

Nano Nagle Place

5200 ft

Parks

Fitzgerald Park

1.5 mi

Gallery

Lewis Glucksman Gallery

1.6 mi

Church

St Francis Church

2600 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

National Monument

4500 ft

Triskel Arts Centre

4100 ft

Events

Pairc Ui Chaoimh

1.4 mi

Church

The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne

3600 ft

Roman Street

The Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne & Visitor Centre

2300 ft

Saint Peters 87A North Main Street

St Peter's Cork

3100 ft

Kilmichael Ambush Monument

4100 ft

Museums

Cork Public Museum

1.5 mi

Gallery

Lavitt's Quay Gallery

4000 ft

University

University College Cork

2.1 mi

Nearby

St Patrick's St

Statue of Father Mathew

700 ft

Church

Grace Christian Church

100 ft

Bridges

St Patrick's Bridge

700 ft

Restaurants

Hillbilly's Family Restaurants

0 ft

47A Maccurtain Street

Lennoxs

0 ft

41 Maccurtain Street

Cafe Spresso

600 ft

26 Mc Curtain Sreet

White Rabbit Bar & BBQ

800 ft

56 Maccurtain Street

Novecento Pizzeria

600 ft

39 Maccurtain Street

Harley's Coffee House

1700 ft

11 Maccurtain Street

Four Star Pizza

1700 ft

7 Washington Street West

Paddy Torino's

1700 ft

8 Maccurtain Street

Cork Coffee Roasters Cafe

700 ft

2 Bridge Street

Gloria Jean's

1600 ft

84 Saint Patrick's Street

Crazy Kebab

800 ft

17 Coburg Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

friendly staff

uneven breakfast

stair access

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.6

Service

8.5

Dining

6.5

Tom

United Kingdom, May 2024

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was like a dream come true. The rooms were huge and perfect to stay with friends or for families. The freestanding bath, heated tiles in the bathroom, and very comfortable bed made my stay even more enjoyable. The service was absolutely amazing, from the reception on arrival to the bar staff and night porter - they were all top-notch. The location was excellent, close to the city centre and just a short walk to the nearest pubs and restaurants. The dining experience was fantastic, and the view of the waterfall from the dining room was a real treat. The facilities were great, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were more like a home away from home, with a freestanding bath, heated tiles in the bathroom, and a very comfortable bed.

Service

9.0

The service was superb from the moment I entered the hotel to when I reached my bedroom. The staff were quick, friendly, considerate, and helpful, making my weekend stay truly memorable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, within walking distance to all of Cork, including the bus and train stations. Being right in the centre of Cork, near numerous pubs and restaurants, made exploring the city incredibly convenient.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great, especially sitting by the big windows looking out on the courtyard with the stunning waterfall view. However, the prices were a bit on the higher side for what was offered.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were top-notch, providing everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

David

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is located just outside the main center of Cork, making it convenient for short-term stays and easy walking to all the attractions. The service was professional and attentive, although the property is not suitable for everyone due to the stairs. The traditional Irish music scene at The Corner House is a big draw for fans.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms in the middle of the hotel were of a fine size and maintained to a very high standard. They were comfortable and attractive, equipped with tea/coffee facilities and bathroom toiletries.

Service

8.0

The waitress at the restaurant was very professional and attentive during our dinner, despite the occasional power outages. Laundry service and a welcome drink were provided.

Location

9.0

The hotel is close to the main bus station and within easy walking distance to everything. It's just outside the main center of Cork, ideal for traditional Irish music fans, especially at The Corner House.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast experience was a bit disappointing, with some items not fully cooked and having to ask for basics like toast and juice. However, the traditional fish dishes were enjoyed without any complaints.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers a better room with free breakfast and access to the city center sites of interest. The dining could be improved to match the overall level of service.

great location

uneven breakfast

Fred

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel was perfect for us with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, kitchen, and living room/diner. While the room wasn't ready on arrival and breakfast was considered far too expensive, a little bit of maintenance wouldn't hurt the overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were perfect for our needs, offering 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room, and a kitchen and living room/diner.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional. The staff, including the cleaning team, were extremely friendly and helpful. They even went above and beyond to assist with a situation involving items left in the hotel safe, and we were pleasantly surprised with a bottle of Prosecco and an executive suite upgrade overlooking the beautiful waterfall.

Location

7.0

The location was great, just a 5-minute walk into the city center. However, our room was positioned over the noisy wine bar, impacting our quiet enjoyment at night.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience wasn't worth the money, with limited vegan options. Despite that, the seating overlooking the waterfall and the friendly service from Arthur were pleasant surprises.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities need a little tender loving care but were still functional for our stay.

friendly staff

expensive breakfast

John

United States of America, March 2024

7.6/10

The rooms have obviously had a makeover relatively recently and are very comfortable, but unfortunately face the alley, with a restaurant's trash cans out back. The lack of air circulation made the room extremely hot.

Rooms

8.0

The room was large, spacious, and very comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was grand right from the top to the bottom, though there was a disappointing experience when trying to change a single bed room to a double.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is perfect, near enough to everything that you could walk to and right next to the main street.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was mundane with limited options, but the fruit was good.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has outside heaters, blankets, a waterfall, and awesome music, making the setting enjoyable.

Paul

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the main streets in Cork, making it ideal for groups and families. The rooms had most things needed for our stay but were unbearably hot at times. The service was excellent with friendly and helpful staff, including a welcoming reception. The location is perfect, right in the city center, and offers the comforts of home with good facilities. The dining experience had its shortcomings, including a limited breakfast selection, but they accommodated vegetarians. Overall, a convenient choice with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had most things needed for our stay but were unbearably hot at times.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with friendly and helpful staff, including a welcoming reception.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect, right in the city center, and offers the comforts of home with good facilities.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its shortcomings, including a limited breakfast selection, but they accommodated vegetarians.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers good facilities for a comfortable stay.

Convenient location

Hot rooms

Emma

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had beautiful rooms that I could wake up to every morning. The restaurant felt like a 5-star experience. However, the rooms seemed a bit older, around 10 years, and we had noise issues at night that disturbed our sleep despite multiple complaints.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were to a high standard, roomy, and had a smart en suite.

Service

7.0

The service was a bit delayed initially but improved with a room change, complimentary drink at the glamorous cocktail bar, and a generous discount. The rooms were kept clean and fresh regularly.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is a real gem in the inner city, within walking distance to the city center and just across the bridge from the main shopping area with plenty of dining options around.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was average with slow service and a bit poor quality. The price was fair, although the food took too long to arrive.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers laundry services and a welcome drink. The noise from the recycling bins at 6 am was a minor disturbance.

Billy

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

The hotel was modern, clean, and very comfortable for our two small kids, but the rooms were very hot and not easily cooled off. The service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to assist, especially a man wearing a tazmanian tie. The location was central, but our room was quiet. The dining experience was very nice, and the facilities were great.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were hot and not easily cooled off, but they were modern, clean, and very comfortable for our two small kids.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to assist, especially a man wearing a tazmanian tie.

Location

8.0

The location was central, and our room was quiet, close to some amazing restaurants and pubs.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very nice.

Facilities

The facilities were great.

Evan

United States of America, July 2023

8.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel. The 2-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and living room was very comfortable, offering a large, clean, and cozy space. The courtyard bar was a nice touch, although there was a bit too much noise from the street at times. The proximity to the city center and train station was convenient.

Rooms

8.0

The room was large, clean, and comfortable, providing a nice bathroom. The bar in the courtyard was very handy.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with Pat, the night porter, going above and beyond to assist us. The staff members were amazing - so friendly and professional. Despite some power outages, their hospitality shone through, and even the sound of someone singing as they worked added a lovely touch.

Location

8.0

The location felt sketchy at times, but overall, it was fantastic in every category. Being so close to everything, including two excellent restaurants connected to the hotel, was a huge plus. For Irish traditional music fans, The Corner House nearby is a must-visit spot.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast offered a variety of different items to choose from, complete with a lovely view. The service may have been a bit slow, but the overall dining experience was very satisfying.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Ricky

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel's courtyard entrance and view of the waterfall from the dining area were lovely. However, the room in the 2-bed apartment faced the front of the building, resulting in early morning traffic noise and noise from bottle bins being emptied. The rooms seemed a bit older, maybe around 10 years.

Rooms

7.0

The courtyard entrance and waterfall view from the dining area were charming, but the room facing the front led to early morning traffic noise.

Service

9.0

The staff rang me to inform about a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and a lovely executive suite upgrade with a view of the beautiful waterfall. They were friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is terrific, with easy access to the city core, bus station, and many pubs. The staff was helpful in suggesting activities and answering questions, making it an ideal spot for exploring Cork City Centre.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit underwhelming. While I enjoyed the local cafe for breakfast, the hotel's own dining was not very tasty. The Dutch products were a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, with nice hot water and plenty of space for bags, but there were areas that could be improved.

Great location

Traffic noise

Dean

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.4/10

The hotel location is excellent, close to everything we wanted to see, although the surroundings were a little noisy at night. The service was outstanding, with staff going above and beyond to help. The dining options were average, with some room for improvement in quality. The rooms were hot and lacked proper cooling, but they did have useful amenities like a washing machine and dishwasher.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were quite hot and noisy, but they had useful amenities like a washing machine and dishwasher.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding, with staff going above and beyond to assist us.

Location

8.0

The location was lovely, very central with easy access to various attractions and dining options within walking distance.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, could be improved in terms of quality.