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The Imperial Hotel with Escape Salon & Spa

Four Star

South Mall, Cork city, Cork Show on a map

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Rated 8.9 by GoIreland customers
(24 ratings)

Nestled amongst the charm and magic of Cork City is one of Cork’s most exclusive properties. The newly redesigned Imperial Hotel with Escape Salon and Spa is a magical hotel that merges the traditional and the contemporary to create an environment with a warm and welcoming personality.

The Imperial is ideally located in the premier shopping and commercial district of the city, near Cork’s finest restaurants and pubs, an ideal base for a short weekend city break, or as focal point from where to tour the scenic South West of Ireland.

The Imperial Hotel remains one of Cork's favourite social and business meeting places, a home away from home for a business traveller, a haven from the hustle and bustle of busy life for those seeking relaxation and a favourite spot for Corkonians to meet for a coffee and lunch on weekends.

The introduction of Ireland’s first Lifestyle Salon and Spa gives a new dimension to the hotel. Escape, Ireland’s first Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa, is an oasis of calm in the heart of the city. Non smoking hotel.

Imperial Hotel Escape Salon and Spa - Pembroke
Imperial Hotel Escape Salon and Spa - Pembroke

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

From Dublin
N8 Cork City Dunkette Interchange N25. 3rd Exit, Cork City Centre
Jct R639 straight towards city ctre.
Follow Horgans Quay Penrose Quay Andersons Quay (Penrose Wharf on right).
Cross 1st set lights (Michael Collins Bridge) right lane, right at lights, down Merchants Quay stay in left hand lane.
Down St Patricks Street, turning onto Grand Parade at the traffic lights.
Straight through the next set of Traffic Lights on Grand Parade and turning left on to South Mall.
Straight through 1st set of traffic lights and the Imperial Hotel is half way up on the left hand side.

From Cork Airport
Drive out of the Airport and take a left.
Drive for approximately two-three miles on the N27.
This will bring you to a large roundabout called the Kinsale roundabout.
Take the third exit following signs for the city centre.
Drive straight to end of dual carriage way (South Ring) staying in the left hand lane and take the 2nd slip road off to the left.
Drive straight through the sets of traffic lights (Market Tavern Pub on your left hand side).
Drive straight on until you get to the river then turn keep left.
At the next set of Traffic lights turn right and keep the river to your right.
Turn right over the bridge staying in the right hand lane and turn right onto the South Mall.
The Imperial Hotel is half way down the South Mall on the left hand side

Useful information(Back to top)

 

Check-in time is 3pm, check-out by 12 noon. The Imperial Hotel is now a Non-Smoking hotel

Our car park is a five minute walk from the hotel and costs €8.00 per night.

Room Features (Back to top)

 

Located in the heart of Cork City The Imperial Hotel is Cork's most central hotel. This 4 star hotel is located in the business district less than a minutes walk to the main shopping district, music and cultural events.

The contemporary luxury of this 4 star hotel in Cork sists comfortably alongside the charm and opulence of a by-gone age.

The 4* Imperial Cork Hotel boasts luxury hotel accommodation in Cork offering guests 125 beautifully appointed hotel rooms which are spacious and inviting. Non smoking hotel.

All rooms have complmentary Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone with Voice mail, digital interactive TV featuring a selection of over 20 newly released movies, digital music library and Internet browser, tea & coffee making facalities, hairdry, trouser press, Iron, 24hr room service, laundry service.

At The Imperial Hotel in Cork City, we believe a hotel should offer more than a good night's sleep.

We want you to relax, enjoy your surroundings while having the best comforts close to hand. Indulge yourself in what one of Cork's finest 4 star hotels has to offer.

 

 

Local Amenities (Back to top)

The Imperial Hotel is ideally located next to the two main shopping streets with the famous English Market located just around the corner. Cork is a city of small intimacies from the snug at the front of the “Long Valley” bar to the boutiques, jewellers and electrical shops along Oliver Plunkett Street to the smaller traditional shops along North Main Street.
Fota Wildlife Park promises a fantastic day out for all the family. Enjoy the 70 acres of open countryside and all the different species from around the world. The park is located just 10 miles from Cork on the Cobh road.
Kinsale is a beautiful ancient seaside town, which is full of character. Enjoy the scenic view of the harbour with its stylish yachts and boats.
Step back in time and visit the historical caslte of Blarney, kiss the Blarney Stone and be granted the gift of the gab!

Escape Salon and Spa(Back to top)

Ireland’s First Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa

Shortlisted for Day Spa of the Year by IPBA
We have, right now, what no one else has in Cork. The opportunity to offer guests the complete “head to toe” experience”.
At the Escape Spa we offer the full range of Aveda body treatments to include scrubs, wraps, polishes and massage along with an extensive range of facials. Our therapists are highly trained in Aveda Spa treatments so whether you chose a complete Day Spa Ritual or one treatment, they will advise you on the best one for you. Your treatment time includes a 15 minute consultation with your therapist and we will provide you with a bathrobe and footware.

Our Relaxation Suite, with soft music and muted lighting, is the perfect place to begin your Spa experience. Rest here and you will find your inner peace restored. You can also relax here during and after your treatments. Dispel all tension and stress in our Vitality Suite. The tropical rain and mist showers, Aroma and Salt Grottos and unique Evian Hydrotherapy Pool are a must for all visitors to the Spa, so don't forget your swim wear!

After indulging in time at Escape, we offer our clients a make-over from the Aveda make-up range that delivers the hottest trends in beauty with a clean radiant and airy look. This can be followed by a cutting edge hairstyle from Escape Salon.

Escape Salon & Spa integrates beauty, health and wellness into daily living, helping you look and feel better than ever before. We invite you to stop by and explore, and experience our Escape Salon and Spa as we are here to bring out the beauty that is uniquely yours.
Our Spa opens each day from 9.15pm to 7.30pm. Late opening on Thursday and Friday to 8.30 pm and closed 5.30pm on Sunday.

You will find the full range of Aveda Beauty & Body Products for sale in our Aveda retail store. The store opens 7 days a week from 9am. to 8pm. Late opening on Thursday and Friday to 9pm and closes at 6pm on Sunday.

Reviews for The Imperial Hotel With Escape Salon Spa(Back to top)

Total Score 8.9/10 (from 24 reviews)

  • 9/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 9/10 for Restaurant
  • 7/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 9/10 for Bar
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8/10

Jeff from Winters

Stayed 09-2011
Young couple

Large older hotel right in downtown Cork. Excellent location for walking anywhere downtown. This is the place if you like big city shopping excursions. Rooms are a bit dated, but are very clean. Staff was generally helpful.

10/10

Anonymous from Ballymahon

Stayed 09-2010
Mature couple

Excellent location. Central to all shops, restaurants, pubs. Very quiet rooms, good nights sleep.

10/10

Anonymous from Cobh

Stayed 12-2009
Solo traveller

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Facilities (Back to top)

Experience the Imperial If you fancy a drink and a chat you can relax in the South's Bar where the craic is always good and the local characters are friendly, welcoming and can tell great stories of times past.
The Pembroke Seafood Bar & Grill offers fine dining in beautiful, spacious, elegant surroundings. Seasonal and innovative menus blend Irish and Mediterranean cuisine. Located on the doorstep to Cork's finest fish and meat markets, our chefs prepare each meal with the freshest local produce.

The Fish Hatch offer fresh fish, proper homemade chips and mushy peas to the wider public underneath the baby blue canopy on Pembroke Street.

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Laser
  • Visa

Disabled Access

  • Guide Dogs Welcome

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Business Centre
  • Car Parking - Chargeable Nearby
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Coffee Shop
  • Conference Facilities
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Internet Access - Broadband Public Areas
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Porter Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service - 24 Hour

Health and Wellness

  • Beauty Salon
  • Hair Salon
  • Spa
  • Treatment Rooms

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Chargable Broadband
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • No Smoking
  • Power Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Carvery Lunch
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bar(s)
  • Boating.
  • Coffee Shop(s)
  • Entertainment.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Health & Beauty Centre(s)
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sauna.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Snooker.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop

Premises Location

  • Urban