The Kingsley

Overview
Victoria Cross, Cork, Ireland
Near Cork County Hall
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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It sits on the banks of the River Lee with outdoor dining overlooking the water and is a short drive from Blarney Castle and local parks, while on-site you get a full-service spa (sauna, hot tub), an indoor pool, fitness classes (yoga, Pilates), two restaurants and a bar, plus complimentary wired/WiFi and secure parking.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Covered parking
Fitness classes on site
Select your room

Check-In 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2021

Floors: 2

Rooms: 131

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 131

Handicap Rooms: 3

Suites: 3

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 6

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: The Fota Collection

Total Taxes: 9.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Children's pool
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Covered parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Free wired internet
  • Full-service spa
  • Green Hospitality Certified
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Health club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Pets not allowed
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secured parking
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Spa services on site
  • Uncovered parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Full Buffet Breakfast offering a selection of hot & cold options.

Complimentary & secure parking, onsite.

Complimentary WIFI

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast Liberty Grill - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at this popular spot, known for its local ingredients and American-style brunch options. Located 2.5 km from The Kingsley.
Lunch Market Lane - An eatery that offers a diverse menu with locally sourced ingredients, located in the heart of Cork, 2.7 km from The Kingsley.
Dinner Elbow Lane Brew and Smokehouse - Savor the taste of freshly brewed beer and smoked meats in this cozy restaurant, only 2.8 km from The Kingsley.
Activity Cork City Gaol - Explore the intriguing history of this former prison, now a museum, showcasing life in the 19th century. Just 3 km from The Kingsley.

Day 2

Breakfast Alchemy Coffee and Books - Start your day with a delicious coffee and pastry in this cozy café, surrounded by books. It's 2.6 km from The Kingsley.
Lunch The Farmgate Café - Located in the English Market, this café offers traditional Irish dishes with ingredients sourced from the market itself, 2.7 km away.
Dinner Greenes Restaurant - Dine in an award-winning restaurant with a menu that highlights the best of local produce, set against a beautiful waterfall backdrop, 3 km from The Kingsley.
Activity Fitzgerald's Park - Enjoy a leisurely walk or a picnic in this beautiful park, which is just 1.5 km from The Kingsley.

Day 3

Breakfast Nash 19 - A local favorite for breakfast, offering a range of hearty options made with fresh, local produce. It's located 2.8 km from The Kingsley.
Lunch Orso - Enjoy a light, Mediterranean-inspired lunch at this popular spot, just 2.7 km from The Kingsley.
Dinner The Cornstore - Specializing in seafood and steaks, this restaurant offers a vibrant atmosphere and is located 2.8 km from The Kingsley.
Activity Crawford Art Gallery - Immerse yourself in Irish art at this gallery, which features both historical and contemporary works. It's 2.9 km from The Kingsley.

FAQs about The Kingsley

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Kingsley have?

There are 131 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Kingsley?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Kingsley?

Full Buffet Breakfast offering a selection of hot & cold options.

What parking is available at The Kingsley?

Complimentary & secure parking, onsite.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary WIFI

Is there a gym at The Kingsley?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at The Kingsley?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our leisure facilities include our large indoor swimming pool and our outdoor Hydrotherapy pool. The 18M X 10M indoor heated Swimming Pool is complete with swimming lane facilities and children’s pool. Our heated Outdoor Hydro Pool overlooking the River Lee is designed to promote relaxation and healing of the body, combining water temperature with jets and other features for massage and to ease muscle tension. Available to young Adults 16 years and over.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Kingsley

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Kingsley.

Feel free to use the The Kingsley meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cork event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

O'Brien Suite
6 x 4 x 2 • 24 sqm.
Hollow Square
6
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
6
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
12
Theater Layout
Reception
12
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
6
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Suite Name Andy O'Brien, "The Brown Bomber" (swimmer), was a well-known sporting figure in Cork in the Thirties because of his prowess as a high board diver.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:8
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Deane-Woodward Suite
19 x 12 x 3 • 230 sqm.
Classroom
90
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
50
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
250
Theater Layout
Room Details
Suite Name Thomas Deane and Benjamin Woodward were two Cork-based architects who designed much of UCC. The luxurious Deane-Woodward Suite, complete with dramatic chandeliers and wood-panelled walls, is ideally suited to host private events. This wonderfully adaptive space can be perfectly tailored to you.
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:22
Windows:6
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Woodward Suite
12 x 12 x 3 • 144 sqm.
Classroom
40
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
40
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
40
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
130
Theater Layout
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:12
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Kingdon-Ward 1
7 x 4 x 2 • 31 sqm.
Classroom
12
Classroom Meeting Layout
Boardroom
12
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
25
Theater Layout
Room Details
Suite Name Frank Kingdon-Ward was a British botanist, explorer, plant collector and author who was responsible for selling the seeds of his Chinese expedition to the Smith-Barry family for the botanical gardens at Fota House and Arboretum.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Deane Suite
7 x 19 x 3 • 133 sqm.
Boardroom
30
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
100
Theater Layout
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Power Outlets:10
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Monahan Suite
5 x 3 x 2 • 15 sqm.
Boardroom
8
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
12
Theater Layout
Room Details
Suite Name Phillip Monahan was the city manager who founded the Lee Baths in 1934.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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