South Mall, Cork

Tel: (021) 427 4040

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Excuding a very Irish elegance, The Imperial boasts excellent facilities and an enviable city centre location. Sitting on one of Cork’s oldest and most picturesque streets, you’ll find the Opera House and Crawford Art Gallery close by. Previous guests have included Charles Dickens and Sir Walter Scott. Michael Collins spent his final night at the hotel and his portrait hangs in the hotel reception. There’s a bar, restaurant, fitness centre, spa and sauna.