Talbot Hotel Cork

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Boutique Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor wedding area
Property entrance
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub

Explore the area

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Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Cork, 21
  • University College Cork
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cork City Gaol
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Blarney Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Boutique Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballincollig

In Ballincollig .You'll find Ballincollig Shopping Centre and Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills within a 15-minute walk of this Ballincollig hotel. Also, Lee Valley Golf & Country Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cork County Hall is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork University Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • University College Cork - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • English Market - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Blarney Castle - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 21 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heaven Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Desmonds Ovens Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Anglers Rest - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Cork

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
Talbot Hotel Cork offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. A sauna, a complimentary children's club, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Talbot Hotel Cork. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballincollig hotel.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Talbot Hotel Cork offers 97 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Irish, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17.95 for adults and EUR 12.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17.95 for adults and EUR 12.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This hotel will place an authorization for the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Oriel Hotel
Oriel House
Oriel House Ballincollig
Oriel House Hotel
Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig
Oriel Hotel Cork
Oriel House Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Ballincollig
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel Ballincollig

Frequently asked questions

How close is Talbot Hotel Cork to the airport?

Talbot Hotel Cork is 9.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Talbot Hotel Cork?

As of Apr 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbot Hotel Cork on May 1, 2025 start from $161.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Talbot Hotel Cork.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Talbot Hotel Cork, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17.95 for adults and EUR 12.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Talbot Hotel Cork?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Talbot Hotel Cork?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have a pool?

Talbot Hotel Cork features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Talbot Hotel Cork to downtown Ballincollig?

Talbot Hotel Cork is 0.5 mi away from Ballincollig.

Talbot Hotel Cork Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 826 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and responsive staff. Enjoyed our stay. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Through our travels we have stayed in partnership hotels, Oriel is a five star environment. Loved the hospitality and warm friendly welcome. Dinning experience was great. Rooms were exceptional the bed was super big. Thanks for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

Fantastic hotel, only bettered by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
W
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iarla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deserves more credit, nice hotel

Lovely hotel, breakfast was poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offers hotel accommodation and meals with access to many local shops and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Business traveler
Not a good hotel. Noise at night, no sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious well-appointed rooms, pleasant staff. Easy parking. Well priced. Will no doubt stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Peadar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oriel house

We stayed in a twin room the room has all facilities tea coffee iron hairdryer but only 1 bath towel for a double room. There was no shampoo in the shower only in the bath and tiles were broken in the bathroom.Beds clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, band in ballincollig centre easy walkable too town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024