The River Lee

Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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About us

The River Lee Hotel is a contemporary four-star hotel ideally located on the banks of the River Lee, just a short walk from Cork city centre. Combining modern design with warm Irish hospitality, the hotel offers a relaxed yet professional setting for meetings, conferences, and events. The hotel features a wide range of flexible meeting and event spaces with natural daylight, advanced audiovisual technology, and dedicated events support, making it ideal for corporate meetings, training sessions, conferences, and social events. Guests can also enjoy stylish bedrooms, excellent dining options, a state-of-the-art leisure centre, and scenic river views. Easily accessible and within walking distance of Cork’s main business, shopping, and cultural districts, The River Lee Hotel provides a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and functionality—an ideal choice for both business and leisure events.

Venue Details

ChainThe Doyle Collection
BrandThe Doyle Collection
Built2006
Renovated2026
Total meeting space7,427 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms182
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
Discover Ireland
Failte Ireland
Forbes Travel Guide

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (2)

Sustainability Certifications
ECOsmart

Certification body:Greengage Business Solutions

Issued: 4/7/2026 Expires: 4/6/2027
Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Bronze

Certification body:Green Tourism

Issued: 9/9/2019 Expires: 5/20/2027

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,427 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,001.0 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
495.1 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
Available
Seating capacity
90
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
1,184.0 sq. ft.
52.5 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
110
40
56
-
110
60
40
-
452.1 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
20
8
-
20
20
8
8
-
258.3 sq. ft.
13.1 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
6
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6
-
452.1 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
8
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8
-
1,001.0 sq. ft.
49.2 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
80
40
--
80
42
40
42
495.1 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
40
16
--
40
12
16
18
688.9 sq. ft.
26.2 x 26.2 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
40
16
--
40
12
16
18
473.6 sq. ft.
23.0 x 16.4 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
12
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12
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
182
Double (2 beds)
100

Location

Getting Here

Getting to and from the hotel is straightforward thanks to the hotel’s connections to main transport hubs. Our central location allows you to get to the train station and airport quickly and conveniently.
Distance from airport 4.97 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( €10.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

The English Market

The English Market

Shopping
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Located in the heart of Cork city, the English Market is one of Ireland’s oldest and most vibrant food markets. Celebrated for its local produce, artisan foods and lively atmosphere, it offers visitors an authentic taste of Cork’s rich culinary heritage and daily life.
Princes Street
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Cork, IE
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University College Cork

University College Cork

University
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The University Cork College is one of Ireland’s leading universities, located just a short walk from Cork city centre. Set on a beautiful historic campus, UCC is renowned for academic excellence, research innovation and its strong connection to the cultural life of the city.
Colllege Road
Cork, IE
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The Glucksman Gallery

The Glucksman Gallery

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The Glucksman Gallery was completed in 2005 as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations in Cork. The Gallery has been included in the top places to see before you die listings and plays host to a number of International exhibits as well as showcasing local artists work. A super venue for private receptions and launches.
College Road
Cork, IE
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Cork Opera House

Cork Opera House

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5 mins
Cork Opera House is southern Ireland’s premier venue for the best in concerts, comedy, drama, dance, family fare, and of course, opera. Located in the heart of Cork City, the Opera House has been a Cork cultural institution for over 160 years and will continue to strive to present and produce both indigenous and international top class acts for the people of Cork and further afield.
Emmett Place
Centre
Cork, IE
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St Finbarrs Cathedral

St Finbarrs Cathedral

Historical landmark
5 mins
The heart of Cork. The Gothic cathedral plays host to a series of concerts and events annually. without doubt one of the most striking buildings in the region with its history rooted in the people of Cork and of course its dramatic architecture. The location of the current Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship since the 7th century. This is said to be the actual location where St Finn Barre (Corks Patron Saint) founded his original monastery and thereby creating the first settlement in what is now Cork.
Bishop Street
Cork, IE
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Cork International Airport

Airport
20 mins
Cork Airport is the second-largest of the three principal international airports in the Republic of Ireland. It is located 6.5 km south of Cork city centre, just a 15 - 20 minute drive from The River Lee hotel. With direct flights arriving from and departing to many international and European airports on a daily basis, Cork Airport is the perfect link for your clients to their Cork City conference.
Kinsale Road
Cork, IE
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Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle

Historical landmark
25 mins
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words.
Main Street
Blarney, IE
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Spike Island

Spike Island

Historical landmark
30 mins
A REMOTE MONASTERY IN THE CELTIC SEA, A FORTRESS BUILT TO DEFEND AN EMPIRE, AN ISLAND PRISON THAT HELD A NATION, CENTURIES OF IRISH SOCIAL LIFE... DISCOVER 1300 YEARS OF IRISH HISTORY AT SPIKE ISLAND CORK, THE ISLAND WHERE IRELAND REMEMBERS. FORMERLY THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRISON, TODAY YOU CAN EXPLORE SEVERAL MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS, SCENIC ISLAND WALKS, CHILD FRIENDLY AREAS, A CAFE AND GIFT SHOP.
Spike Island
Cork, IE
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The Jameson Whiskey Distillery

The Jameson Whiskey Distillery

Recreation
30 mins
The Jameson Experience brings the stories of Jameson's rich heritage and ongoing innovations to life during unforgettable distillery tours. Visit the amazing buildings; hear about the hardworking craftsmen and learn about the field to glass processes behind the famous Jameson taste. Not only will you enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the distillery with a guided tour, afterwards you can sit back, relax and savour Premium Whiskey Tastings if you wish.
Old Midelton Distillery
Distillery Walk
Cork, IE
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Cork harbour Boat Hire

Cork harbour Boat Hire

Recreation
30 mins
For a trip with a difference, explore Cork Harbour from the sea! You can hire self drive boats here, in the second largest natural harbour in the world, complete with free training, life jackets and petrol included. You’ll be guided by a safety boat and fully insured, and this will be a truly memorable experience for your whole family! Alternatively, you can take guided tour in one of our new, high speed boats, where you will discover the harbour and its wildlife with a fully qualified skipper, before stopping off for refreshments at one of the many bars and restaurants around the harbour. This tour is suitable for groups from 2 - 40 people, and you can choose a 1, 2 or 3 hour booking with collection points located all over the harbour.
Cobh
Cork, IE
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Fota Wildlife Park

Recreation
30 mins
Fota Wildlife Park is a 100-acre wildlife park located on Fota Island, near Carrigtwohill, County Cork, Ireland. Opened in 1983, it is an independently funded, not-for-profit charity that is one of the leading tourism, wildlife and conservation attractions in Ireland.
Fota Wildlife Park
Carrigtohill
Cork, IE
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Explore frequently asked questions from the The River Lee regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The River Lee's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.doylecollection.com/sustainability
Does The River Lee have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://www.doylecollection.com/sustainability/blog/how-we-manage-our-waste-water-sustainably

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The River Lee and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The River Lee's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.doylecollection.com/equality-diversity

Health and Safety

Were practices at The River Lee developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, The Irish Government/World Health Organisation
Does The River Lee clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, On a regular basis
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