Floating hotel proposal for Cork quays

Ireland’s first floating four-star hotel and restaurant could be open on Cork’s city quays by August.

Documents lodged with Cork City Council’s planning office show the company behind the venture wants to permanently moor a 105m luxury cruise vessel on the north channel of the River Lee at Penrose Quay, next to Michael Collins Bridge.

The vessel, My Story, was built in 1971 and is based in Rotterdam. It has three decks, 96 cabins with accommodation for 156 people, a panorama bar, several lounge areas, a swimming pool, and a sun deck.