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The River Lee
Cork, Ireland · The Doyle Collection · Accessible Luxury
On a small island in Cork's River Lee, the 1963 Western Road building became The River Lee in 2006, a Doyle Collection house whose 182 rooms were redone in 2019, many facing the water. University College Cork is a short walk; Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral is eight minutes on foot, the Opera House fourteen. Locals actually use the dining rooms and the riverside terrace.
- 182 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: Cork City Centre
- Rooms from 320 sq ft (30 m²)
About The River Lee
- The leisure centre holds an indoor pool, hot tub, gym, sauna, and steam room on the riverbank.
- Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines and an executive lounge with complimentary refreshments; bathrooms have heated floors.
- The family-owned Doyle Collection still runs the house, a Cork address rather than an international chain badge.
- Entry-level rooms start at 320 sq ft (30 m²).
History
The River Lee occupies a prominent riverside position on Western Road in Cork, on the banks of the River Lee for which it is named, within easy reach of the city centre and University College Cork. The building dates to 1963.
A member of the family-owned Doyle Collection, the contemporary four-star hotel opened in its present form in 2006 and was refreshed in a 2019 renovation. It offers 182 modern rooms and suites, many overlooking the river, along with extensive event and leisure facilities.
Restaurants and bars
- River Club Bar — Bar
- The Cocktail Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Louise O'Neill's West Cork weekend — A weekend blending Cork City and West Cork, curated by author Louise O'Neill.
- Cork in 48 hours guide — Louise O'Neill's guide to a city stay and West Cork's wild coast.
- KINS facial treatment suite and aesthetics clinic — An advanced facial treatment suite and aesthetics clinic, open on the 1st floor.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
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