This hotel is located in the heart of Cork in the shopping and commercial district. It offers guests an ideal base for short trips to the city at the weekend or trips to explore the southwest of Ireland. This hotel enjoys an almost perfect location. It is around 100 m from the bus station and the railway station. Moreover, guests will find The Classic nightclub only 200 m away.Built in 1813, this hotel was recently renovated. It combines the traditional with the contemporary to create a unique, warm and inviting personal atmosphere. The refurbishment of the hotel has touched upon every area of its service, creating 130 beautiful rooms, including 42 new contemporary design superior rooms and a fantastic Penthouse suite with breathtaking views of the city of Cork. Facilities on offer include a lobby area with a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and 3 lifts. The Pembroke Restaurant serves excellent food in an enchanting, spacious and elegant ambiance, while the food hall provides guests with a place for sociable lunches and simple, but delicious food. Guests may take their morning coffee or a simple lunch at the Lafayette guesthouse, away from the busy city or sink into the soft leather sofa in South's Bar and watch the world go by. Furthermore, there is public Internet access available for guests' use as well as room and laundry services. There is parking available for those arriving by car (fees applied).

Guests can select their breakfast from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may be taken à la carte or as a set menu. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for. It is possible to book a Bed & Breakfast, a half-board or a full-board stay.