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The Kingsley Hotel

Victoria Cross
Cork City
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The stunning 5 * Kingsley Hotel is set majestically along the banks of the River Lee. It provides a luxurious and inviting address for all visitors to Ireland’s southern capital.

The hotel is located at Victoria Cross five minutes drive from the city centre and fifteen minutes drive from Cork’s International Airport.

The Kingsley Hotel has 131 spectacular bedrooms, Otters Restaurant, Sabrona Lounge and the River bar. Ireland’s first and only Ayurvedic Spa is located in the hotel along with our Health Club with outdoor hydra pool and indoor heated swimming pool.

Please be advised that the hotel does not accept stag or hen parties.

Now offering 1 and 2 night Spa Packages on GoIreland.com - Check out our 'Spa Deals' page now !

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Description

The Kingsley Hotel is a superior 5 star hotel with spectacular views of the River Lee. All aspects of this hotel reflects luxury and comfort.

Rooms boast a superior finish with state of the art facilities including a fully integrated entertainment system that allows you to control your choices with just the touch of your fingertips.

Otters restaurant, the Sabrona Lounge and the River Bar all differ in your choice of dining at the Kingsley. Choices range from fine dining to light snack in the River Bar.

Directions to the kingsley hotel

From Galway/Clare/Limerick
Take the N20 from Limerick, taking you through Charleville, Buttervant and Mallow. On entering Cork, follow the signs for the city centre, passing Murphy's Brewery, on to Carroll's Quay and up to the Christy Ring Bridge. The Cork Opera House can be seen straight ahead. DO NOT CROSS BRIDGE. Take a right turn on to Popes Quay. Pass St. Mary's Church, continue over Griffith Bridge, keeping the river on your left. Drive along the North Mall, up Sunday’s Well road. Continue straight ahead passing St Vincent's Church on the left. Continue downhill where you rejoin the river on your left. Take the next left over Wellington Bridge to the traffic lights (T Junction). Take a right, around an S bend and keep right. When facing The Crows Nest pub, keep in right lane on to the Killarney road (N22). The Kingsley Hotel is 200 metres on the right.

From Dublin
Take the N8 from Dublin, passing through Urlingford, Mitchelstown and Fermoy. Continue to the Dunkettle roundabout, here take the 2nd exit and go through the 'Jack Lynch Tunnel', taking the flyover on the Kinsale Road (Airport) roundabout. At the next roundabout, Sarsfield roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue up Sarsfield road to Wilton roundabout. Take the 2nd exit continue through 2 sets of traffic lights, go into left lane and continue on to next set of traffic lights and turn left on to the Killarney road (N22). The Kingsley Hotel is 200 metres on the right.

From Killarney
Take the N22 from Killarney, passing through Ballyvourney and Macroom. Continue along the Ballincollig by- pass following the signs for Kanturk and Blarney until you come to the Poulavone roundabout. Here take the 2nd exit, continue approximately 3 Kms to the Kingsley Hotel, which will be on the left.

From Cork Airport
Exit airport, to the roundabout, take 1st exit and continue to next roundabout, just before roundabout there is a slip road off to the left, take this or alternatively continue to roundabout and take the 1st exit. Continue to next roundabout, Sarsfield roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue up Sarsfield road to Wilton roundabout. Take the 2nd exit continue through 2 sets of traffic lights, go into left lane and continue on to next set of traffic lights and turn left on to the Killarney road (N22). The Kingsley Hotel is 200 metres on the right.

Rooms

Superior Double– One king size bed, en-suite with bath/shower, flat screen TV, desk & chair, iron & ironing board, trouser press, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, individual room temperature control, wardrobe, safe, free wired broadband, tea/coffee making facilities.
Decorated in light colour wood, carpet in bedroom and vanity area, tiled bathroom.
Superior Twin – two single beds, en-suite with bath/shower, flat screen tv, desk & chair, iron & ironing board, trouser press, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, individual room temperature control, wardrobe, safe, free wired broadband, tea/coffee making facilities.
Decorated in light colour wood, carpet in bedroom and vanity area, tiled bathroom.
Deluxe Rooms – One king size bed, en-suite with separate walk in shower, bathtub & mood lightning, his & her sinks, hairdryer, wardrobe, safe, in-room entertainment system with dvd player, flat screen TV, direct dial telephone, mini-bar, espresso machine, free wired broadband, iron & ironing board, individual room temperature control, trouser press, table & chair.
Newly built, dark wood and soft carpets, spacious.
Please note, the bedroom shown in the above image is a Deluxe Room.
*Many of our bedrooms are fitted with zip and link beds, allowing for the flexibility of additional double or twin rooms.

Our Facilities

The Health Club at the Kingsley Hotel features a fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room and an 18m indoor, heated swimming pool. You can also relax in the out-door hydro pool and hot tub.

Scroll down for information on the Hotel's Spa and Thermal Suite.

Otters Restaurant at the Kingsley Hotel is rated among the finest restaurants in Cork city. Otters is open 7 days for Breakfast from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., and for lunch from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Dinner is from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. whilst sampling superb modern Irish cuisine enjoy the lush landscape and flowing river and weir which can be viewed from the restaurant’s large windows.

The ritual of Afternoon Tea at the Kingsley is an experience to behold and which you can enjoy between 3-6pm in the Sabrona Lounge. Here you can also be served lighter options, exquisite tea and coffees from 8am – 11pm.
River Bar is well known as an excellent choice for lunch, open seven days a week from 12.30-2.30pm. Seating also available outside weather permitting.

Childrens Facilities

Babysitting Service on Request

Childrens Meals Available

Cot Available on request

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Facilities

Banqueting

Bar

Conference Facilities

Garden For Guest Use

Lift

No Smoking On Premises

Restaurant

Health and Wellness

Gym

Leisure Complex

Sauna

Spa

Steam Room

Swimming Pool - Indoor

In Room Facilities

Hair Dryer

Iron & Ironing Board

Minibar

No Smoking

Room Safe

Tea/Coffee Facilities

Telephone

Television - Flat Screen

Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

A La Carte Menu(s)

Bar Food Served All Day

Nearby Leisure

Angling.

Bicycle Hire.

Golf Course.

Premises Location

Urban

Local Attractions

- Shopping in Cork City (approx. 20 minutes walking distance)
·While in the City for a different shopping experience visit the English Market. Located in the heart of Cork City, the English Market is a covered market for fresh produce such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.
Foods from all over the world as well as traditional Cork foods are sold here. The most traditional of all being Crubeens (pigs feet) and the Cork favourite Tripe & Drisheen.
- Sample traditional Irish folk music in one of pubs in the city (walking distance)
- Play a round of golf at one of Cork’s many superb golf courses (within 30 minutes drive)
- Visit Blarney Castle & Blarney Woolen Mills (10 minutes drive)

Within 30 minutes drive

Kinsale Only a 30 minute drive from the City, is known as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. The town has lots of award winning restaurants, a beautiful harbour, windy streets, lively pubs and one of the only remaining 17th century star shaped forts in Europe - Charlesfort.
When staying in Cork City you are also in close proximity to West Cork, drive this scenic coastline and stop off in the many traditional villages such as Allihies, Baltimore and Glengarriff.
Visit Fota Wildlife Park - located a short drive from the city centre. You can also hop on the train from the City and be there within 20 minutes. The Park is a great family day out with much to see and do. It has over 90 species of animals and prides itself on not being an ordinary zoo but giving animals a free-range environment.
There are many facilities at the park such as, free playgrounds for kids, picnic areas, restaurant, special children’s events and educational programmes to teach children and adults about the animals at the park.
Visit Midleton - Jameson whiskey distillery & museum. Legend has it that this is where whiskey was first invented in Ireland. A stopover to the Old Midleton Distillery is a must. This beautifully restored 18th Century distillery is now a renowned tourist attraction… and visitors have the opportunity to become certified whiskey tasters!

Yauvana Spa

Welcome to Yauvana Spa at the Kingsley Hotel, the only one of its kind in the Republic of Ireland.

Now offering 1 and 2 night Spa Packages for 2 people with 25% off a treatment each - Check out our 'Spa Deals' page !

Ayurveda medical therapy is practiced at the Yauvana Spa. This particular therapy originated some 5,000 years ago in the south of Indian and is an holistic therapy for de-stressing and rejuvenating the mind and body. Through the healing properties of massage, it is used for pain relief, weight loss, balancing your energies and for the overall enhancement of your health & beauty.

At Yauvana Spa, there is a fully qualified Ayurvedic doctor. The doctor uses various diagnostic methods, including a study of your physical & mental characteristics and your pulses to determine your natural mind/body constitution or dosha. Afterwards, the doctor will suggest a treatment programme for you and offer guidelines for your health and nutrition.All our Spa therapists are trained in the Ayurvedic way.

Ayurveda therapies include a range of massage, scrubs, wraps and facials. Manicures and pedicures are also available at the Spa.

Yauvana Spa also uses the 100% natural Sundari skincare range. Created by Christy Turlington and inspired by the Ayurvedic philosophy, these products are made from the purest ingredients and are used in facials, hand and foot treatments.

Next to the Spa is the Thermal Suite. It has nine different exotic heat systems, a spa pool and a relaxation area with heated loungers. Designed to complement the healing properties of Ayurveda, it is a must for everyone visiting the Spa.

Reviews

These reviews were submitted by our customers that booked through this website and stayed at The Kingsley Hotel. We guarantee that each review is authentic and reflects the experiences of a genuine guest.

9/10 Total score from the The Kingsley Hotel from 7 visitors

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