Ambassador Hotel Cork, Cork

Hotel Description

The elegant and imposing Best Western Ambassador Hotel offers commanding views of Cork city.

Located close to Cork city centre, it is the perfect base from which to explore the many delights of Cork city and county. This striking hotel has 70 rooms and ample free car parking. Facilities include our gourmet Seasons Restaurant, The Embassy Bar, a cocktail bar and free Wi-Fi internet access.

The Ambassador Hotel Cork has 5 main conference and banqueting facilities for up to 220 delegates, theatre-style. Guests can also use our health centre free of charge and enjoy a gym, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. For business or pleasure, The Best Western Ambassador Hotel Cork offers a blend of old world charm with all the luxury expected by the modern day traveller.

Have a look at the Midweek Summer Special Offer in the room descriptions.

Whether it's business or pleasure that brings you to this hotel, all of our guests enjoy unrivalled attention and comfort.

A feeling of generous spaciousness permeates throughout the hotel, particularly in the accommodation area, where the wide elegant corridors lead to 70 modern luxurious rooms. The calming effect of the rooms are further enhanced by breathtaking views over Cork City. The south-facing building basks in the sun throughout the day, with many of our superior bedrooms boasting step-out balconies, allowing you to enjoy the panoramic views over Cork City, the River Lee and the inner harbour.

9/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box.
• Activities: Jacuzzi, Turkish/Steam Bath.
• Services: Fax/Photocopying, Currency Exchange, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.

Restaurants and Bars

Season's Restaurant has established itself as one of Cork's finest restaurants. The combination of distinctive food service and decor, along with good value and a friendly and warm service, makes Season's Restaurant a cut above the rest.

Set in a most elegant dining room, the unequalled splendour of Season's Restaurant is matched only by the care and effort that goes into satisfying even the most discerning palate

International cuisine with an Irish twist - Thanks to the energy of the Head Waiter and the accomplished cooking of the Head Chef, Gordon Callinan, the quality of the food is as assured as the service.

Opening hours:
Breakfast: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 10:00.
Saturday and Sunday, 07:00 to 10:30.

Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 12:00 to 14:30.

Dinner: Monday to Saturday, 18:00 to 22:00.
Sunday from 18:00 to 21:00.

Summer Special Offer for Residents:
Complimentary bottle of wine with dinner for 2 people in Seasons Restaurant.
(Applies to EUR 40 Table d'Hote menu only).

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Cards accepted at the hotel: Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

Children aged from +2yrs to 12yrs are charged at EUR 20 per night including breakfast

Directions

From Dublin/ Waterford/ Kilkenny
On entering Cork City, watch out for sign for The Moran Silver Spring's Hotel, on dual carriageway. Go onto flyover opposite the hotel and follow road for (North Ring/Limerick). Halfway up the hill at the 1st set of traffic lights turn left. After the Garda (Police) Station take the next left. Continue up this road for approximately one and a half miles to a junction St. Luke's, (Green Kiosk). Drive straight through this junction (St. Luke's Cross) onto Wellington Road. Take second right (watch for sign) and the Ambassador Hotel is on the right.

From Blarney/Limerick/Shannon Airport:
On entering Cork, you will see the sign for Dublin/North Ring Road - take this road. Drive along this main route for 2 miles approx. At Ballyvolane Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre turn right following city centre signs. At 2nd junction (St. Luke's Cross) turn right onto Wellington Road. Take second right (watch for sign) and the Ambassador Hotel is on the right.

From Killarney/Macroom:
Follow signs for city centre & Dublin until you go over St. Patrick's Bridge (main bridge out of Cork). Follow road onto MacCurtain St. (one way system). At Traffic lights at the end of MacCurtain St. take a left turn, up Summers Hill. Take a left again at the junction, St. Luke's Cross (green kiosk) onto Wellington Road. Take second right (watch for sign) and the Ambassador Hotel is on the right.

From Cork Airport/West Cork/Kinsale:
Follow signs towards City centre, following signs for Dublin until you go over St. Patrick's Bridge (main bridge out of Cork). Follow road onto MacCurtain St. (one way system). At Traffic lights at the end of MacCurtain St. take a left turn, up Summers Hill. Take a left again at the junction, St. Luke's Cross (green kiosk) onto Wellington Road. Take second right (watch for sign) and the Ambassador Hotel is on the right.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation