The Montenotte Hotel

"Pros: Martin is a real asset to the team, he was kind, chatty, welcoming, friendly & really upbeat! Bistro has great food & amazing views. The cinema is unique a great idea, we enjoyed! Cons: Old hotel, initially the hotel looks great from photos and the entrance & reception is fully refurbished but as soon as you leave this area the hotel is tired & dated. Attempts have been made to freshen it up but rooms need a complete refurbishment. Rooms very dissapointing, old bathrooms, dirty grouting, old furniture (dresser & wardrobe) old dusty rads, scuffed paintwork, old connecting doors between rooms. They’ve done the bare minimum so that hotel appears new and fresh in photos, but in real life it is a disappointment. Room was very dusty! Pool area ceiling in disrepair"

"Fantastic hotel. Everything was amazing from the food to the drinks. I have to mention the staff, everywhere we went the bar to the restaurant, the multiple staff we had looking after us were all amazing and friendly."

"What a stunning hotel. The decor is absolutely beautiful….funky but classy. The scent in the reception area was so warm and inviting too☺️. The staff were fantastic, so professional and friendly, providing 5* service. The Glass House is an amazing feature in the hotel…..I felt like I was in London! Dinner and breakfast were delicious; everything so fresh and tasty. We didn’t get to experience the Cameo Cinema, but will no doubt be back again, so will put it on the list for next time! It really is a hidden gem in Cork. Would 100% recommend. Gemma"

"We stayed with a group for a Christmas party and I couldn't rave about this hotel more. The private room was beautiful and overlooked the city. The food was gorgeous and the staff were so attentive and lovely. It should be a 5 star hotel, its such good value for what you are getting. We will definitely stay again."

"Check in was smooth, bellhop took our bags to our room. However when we got to our room to freshen up for dinner, the room we received (though adorably decorated) had the most non-functional shower that had no way around leaking water all over the floor. My husband went down to the front to inquire about what could be done, and they put us in a newly renovated room (That had a/c! The other one didn't!) This new room had a more functional newly remodeled shower that didn't leak water all over the place and was slightly larger as well. We appreciated the staff's easy accommodations to our request. The only downside is that the hotel is building (maybe a residence wing?) but there was loud construction noises outside our window starting pretty early in the morning. Other than that, the outdoor terrace is spectacular as is the Glass House bar. We had a quick breakfast one morning of coffee/scones and they were very good. Very cute hotel overall!"