Cork's Metropole Hotel: A new chapter for a city-break favourite after 125 years

"Inside, the hotel’s reception features all the trademarks of the historic grand lobby with red carpets, a mahogany reception area and a fine grand piano while to the left, there’s the hotel’s inviting Met Bar."

From behind the piano, a view of the grand lobby of the Metropole Hotel, Cork.

A getaway to Cork offers city breakers so much colour and character when it comes to hotel choices nowadays. 

From the bougie Montenotte with its stunning views, Hayfield Manor with its timeless class or The Dean, with its design-led rooms and already famous rooftop bar.