Nice hotel for wife's 40th?

toby2111

Looking at booking a hotel around Cork city for the wife's 40th next month. Would like somewere nice, with a spa for herself and a nice pool for me!Nice rooms and a good restaurant. Hayfield Manor is probably outside my budget unfortunately. Had a quick look on Google and Maryborough House Hotel and Montenotte Hotel both look nice. Just looking for some local advice on either of those 2 or any other recommendations. Thanks

callaway92

You definitely wouldn't go as far as Cork County, no? Castlemartyr would be nice - Is secluded too

Mantis Toboggan

The Kingsley is a lovely spot. Outdoor pool!

toby2111

callaway92 wrote: »

You definitely wouldn't go as far as Cork County, no? Castlemartyr would be nice - Is secluded too

It's lovely.... But she brought me there for my 40th!! Yeh, I'd consider Cork county as we'll be dropping the kids with mother in law in Clonmel.

dudara

The Marlborough is pretty lovely since the renovation and you’re only a short stroll into the city too.

namloc1980

dudara wrote: »

The Marlborough is pretty lovely since the renovation and you’re only a short stroll into the city too.

Where's the Marlborough?

ali_d

Fota resort is fab. I haven't stayed there but i've been to the spa and pool a few times and it is amazing.

toby2111

ali_d wrote: »

Fota resort is fab. I haven't stayed there but i've been to the spa and pool a few times and it is amazing.

Yes, we've been there, it's lovely.

dudara

namloc1980 wrote: »

Where's the Marlborough?

Sorry - totally asleep this morning. I meant the Montenotte. Apologies for the total brain fart.

toby2111

dudara wrote: »

Sorry - totally asleep this morning. I meant the Montenotte. Apologies for the total brain fart.

Would Montenotte be nicer than the Maryborough? I'd intend to just chill for 2 days so closeness to city centre is not important. Just looking for a nice, relaxing break away... Free from kids!!

dudara

I’ve nrver been hugely impressed by the Maryborough. Food has never been great, plus I think the rooms are worn around the edges.

The Kingsley has great rooms, super comfy, but the hotel general areas are a bit sparse or bleak.

Balmed Out

The imperial is the best located hotel and has a spa so might be worth a look .

toby2111

Ok, I'll check out Imperial and Montenotte a bit more.

Oafley Jones

toby2111 wrote: »

Ok, I'll check out Imperial and Montenotte a bit more.

Imperial is central, but do you need that. It’ll be busy, noisy (depending on room) because of it and the rooms can be tired if you don’t one that is renovated.

Jimmy.

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

The Kingsley is a lovely spot. Outdoor pool!

Are they still housing travelers?

mycro2013

Head up to the lyart in Kilkenny. It's a nice hotel, close to clonmel with plenty to do in the city.

toby2111

mycro2013 wrote: »

Head up to the lyart in Kilkenny. It's a nice hotel, close to clonmel with plenty to do in the city.

Was at a 2 day wedding there in August, another lovely spot!

toby2111

Jimmy. wrote: »

Are they still housing travelers?

That true?

toby2111

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Imperial is central, but do you need that. It’ll be busy, noisy (depending on room) because of it and the rooms can be tired if you don’t one that is renovated.

Yes, don't really need a central hotel. Just heard Cork city & surrounding area has nice hotels. Busy and noisy not ideal but I'm looking at midweek of Halloween so hotels will be busier with families etc.

Jimmy.

toby2111 wrote: »

That true?

They were there. Made women feel very uneasy at the pool.

.red.

toby2111 wrote: »

That true?

The Kingsley had travellers for a few days as a storm damaged their caravans.
They did what they usually do and got kicked out fast. This was about 8/9 months ago.

The montenotte is the best of the bunch, that's where I'd stay. Check out their dinner and movie nights, their meant to be good.

limnam

Hayfield Manor ?


Could take dinner there too

toby2111

limnam wrote: »

Hayfield Manor ?


Could take dinner there too

I looked it up, it's outside my budget unfortunately. Looks like it's between the Montenotte or the Maryborough... Maryborough just replied to my email enquiry with a good deal for 2bb,1 dinner and two 50 minute spa treatments in an executive room overlooking the gardens. I'll wait and see what Montenotte come back with.

MrDerp

toby2111 wrote: »

Yes, don't really need a central hotel. Just heard Cork city & surrounding area has nice hotels. Busy and noisy not ideal but I'm looking at midweek of Halloween so hotels will be busier with families etc.

Monart near enniscorthy is fabulous, 5 star, very reasonable compared to other 5 stars in Ireland and....

They have a NO CHILD policy. Check it out. We’ve been there twice and it’s really chilled out.

toby2111

MrDerp wrote: »

Monart near enniscorthy is fabulous, 5 star, very reasonable compared to other 5 stars in Ireland and....

They have a NO CHILD policy. Check it out. We’ve been there twice and it’s really chilled out.

We've also stayed there a few years ago, it's excellent!

Balmed Out

Inchydoney?

brevity

I’d recommend Fota if you are not too pushed about being in the city

Miaireland

The spa in Marybourough is lovely.

toby2111

Miaireland wrote: »

The spa in Marybourough is lovely.

Yeh, it looks lovely and reviews are very good. Hotel looks nice but a poster here said rooms are a little bit dated.

toby2111

So the Montenotte got back, poor offer in comparison to Maryborough. Maryborough offered 2bb, 1 dinner in an executive room for €20 less than Montenotte offer of 2bb in a standard room.....

the beer revolu

toby2111 wrote: »

Yeh, it looks lovely and reviews are very good. Hotel looks nice but a poster here said rooms are a little bit dated.

Food is poor there from a recent bar food experience.

toby2111

the beer revolu wrote: »

Food is poor there from a recent bar food experience.

Tripadvisor reviews for the restaurant are good. I'm sure there's nice restaurants in Douglas also. I'll keep looking around but they've offered the best deal so far.

Senature

I was in Montenotte in the past year and in general thought it was lovely. Only 2 downsides were 1. The gorgeous bedroom had only a shower, no bath 2. We ate one night in the bar and while the food was fine, the atmosphere wasn't great, lights too bright, very bustly, not cosy at all.
I have been to the Maryborough several times and have always enjoyed it. The spa is fantastic and the staff always very friendly and helpful but I agree with the poster saying the rooms could do with some attention. And... I should add the last time I was there was at least 5 years ago.
If you do end up near Cork City I highly recommend a lunch or dinner at Cafe Paradiso, one of my favourites!

Reputable Rog

The Ashley Hotel is a grand spot.

toby2111

Reputable Rog wrote: »

The Ashley Hotel is a grand spot.

Just had a look online there...... Em, I think I'll pass! Don't think herself would be too impressed!!

Reputable Rog

toby2111 wrote: »

Just had a look online there...... Em, I think I'll pass! Don't think herself would be too impressed!!

Tell her it's what a 5 star was like 40 years ago.

Roger Hassenforder

River Lee hotel is pretty central and daycent.

treascon

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

River Lee hotel is pretty central and daycent.

+1. We had a pleasant stay there recently

Roar

I go to Fota every so often with the wife. We love it there - feels like you're in the middle of the countryside despite being only 10 minutes out of town. The chicken wings in the golf clubhouse are top notch too.

toby2111

Roar wrote: »

I go to Fota every so often with the wife. We love it there - feels like you're in the middle of the countryside despite being only 10 minutes out of town. The chicken wings in the golf clubhouse are top notch too.

Yes, it's lovely, stayed there a few years ago.
I managed to haggle the Montenotte Hotel a bit. Their package is now €30 dearer than the Maryborough, which is not much .... So will I go with them or is Maryborough a better option for a nice, quiet, relaxing break with decent food & nice rooms?

Mardyke

The Maryborough never impresses me, personally. It feels small and although the bar area is quite nice, it's not particularly lavish or interesting for a hotel that rates itself highly.

It's a bit rough around the edges too, there always seems to be a feel of the aftermath of a wedding or prep for a conference going on.

And for a place in Cork it's kind of cut off from walking to anywhere nearby.

If go for the Montenottee.

whatever76

Reputable Rog wrote: »

The Ashley Hotel is a grand spot.

fascinates me how that hotel is still going - the poor people that stay there :eek:

SuziXX

Inchydoney is a gorgeous spa hotel! That’s where I’d be heading, we often take a spin down for lunch and it’s fab. Location is obviously amazing and clonakilty has loads of good pubs and a few nice spots for dinner as well if ye wanted to venture out one night. I’ve heard good things about the spa but I havnt been and they have a pool

Nonoperational

Fota is probably better if you want to feel like you are escaping and getting away from it all.

toby2111

Nonoperational wrote: »

Fota is probably better if you want to feel like you are escaping and getting away from it all.

Yes,been there already,lovely spot.

The Dench

Don't know your dates, but pigsback.com have a 2bb 1 dinner at the Montenotte with a few extra's thrown in - box of chocs in bedroom, glass of prosecco etc.

€ 325 all in (€ 30 extra if staying on a Sat night)

Sorry, I'm lousy at links but if you google Montenotte Hotel deals, it'll come up.

who_me

I quite like the River Lee (for events/meals, living in Cork I don't stay in Cork hotels much! ). Nice location, very central, the river terrace is nice. I don't know if it has any spa facilities.

The Montenotte is very good too. Meal, small cinema too. Great balcony and gardens overlooking the city. If you're looking in that area there's also the Ambassador, though both of these two are up on a hill so get your walking shoes on (or taxis)!