The Metropole Hotel Cork has been named the Best Cork Hotel at the Cork Business of the Year Awards.

The Cork Business of the Year Awards are organised by the Cork Business Association (CBA) and recognise the outstanding contribution to Cork City of businesses in various sectors. The awards took place on Saturday the 23rd of February.

General Manager of the Metropole Hotel, Roger Russell said, “We are delighted and honoured to receive this award which acknowledges the exceptional dedication of the team at the hotel. We are looking forward to a very exciting and successful year ahead in our prime location in the Victorian Quarter”

“We had a fantastic 2018 at the Metropole Hotel and that is thanks to our valued customers and our loyal and hardworking team. One of the highlights of 2018 was the launch of The MET, which is the hotel’s new Bar, Restaurant and Tea Room. It is the latest part of the recent extensive refurbishment which has taken place at the hotel. This also includes the refurbishment of all 108 bedrooms earlier in the year.

“We also hosted some fantastic events at the hotel in the past year including many profile events that include, the Murphy’s Oyster & Seafood Festival and the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival… the home of the jazz.”

The Metropole Hotel is part of Trigon Hotels, which has 334 guest rooms across three hotels in Cork. The group also comprises of the Cork International Hotel and the Cork Airport Hotel.

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About the Metropole Hotel

The iconic Metropole Hotel Cork in the heart of the vibrant Victorian Quarter is the perfect location for exploring Cork city. Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the city from the luxurious back rooms, the restaurant and main conference suite while the rooms to the front of the hotel overlook Cork city’s bustling Victorian Quarter. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the award winning Leisure Centre with facilities such as a 20m swimming pool, three pool areas, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and a fully equipped gym.

Recently all of the hotel’s 108 bedrooms were part of an extensive multi-million refurbishment. The newly refurbished elegant Bar & Restaurant The MET is situated at the front of the hotel, along MacCurtain Street and is split over two levels sitting alongside the new MET Tea Room . The hotel also offers a delicious Classic Afternoon Tea package at €25.00 per person. Visit: TheMetropoleHotel.ie