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Ambassador Hotel Cork

Rooms From: £63

Military Hill, St. Lukes Cross, Cork, .
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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.

Why not check out our Special Offers for stays of 2 nights or more.
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.


Rooms
From £63 (58 rooms total)
Location
By the Sea / Coast,  Airport Hotel,  Railway Station Hotel,  City / Town Centre,  City / Town Ringroad,  Business / Industrial Park,  Financial Centre,  Main Shopping Area,  Theatreland / Entertainment Area,  Sport Stadium / Arena, 
Average guest rating
84.2%

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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.


Airport: (ORK) Cork - Coro , 8Km
Airport: (SNN) Shannon - Shannon , 90Km
Airport: (DUB) Dublin - Dublin , 260Km
Nearest Port: (Ringaskiddy) , 12Km
Nearest Major Train Station: Kent Station, 1Km
Nearest Local Train Station: Kent Station, 1Km
Nearest Coach/Bus Station: Parnell Place, 1Km
Local Taxi: ABC. Tel: 021 4961961


*Directions are included in your booking confirmation email.

In Hotel Guest Services
Parking & Transport: Nearby Pay to Park,  Free car park,  Self Parking,  Coach parking, 
Family / Children's services: Cots / Cribs,  Baby Sitting services,  Baby Changing Facilities,  Childrens Menus,  Child friendly focus & attitude,  High Chairs, 
Concierge Services: Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service,  24-Hour Front Desk,  Porter Service (24 hour),  Currency exchange,  Safety Deposit Boxes,  Left Luggage / Storage Facilities,  Post/Parcel Service, 
Guest Entertainment: Restaurant,  Lounge / Bar,  Sauna,  Steam Room,  Jacuzzi,  Fully Equipped Gymnasium, 
Business Services: Meeting Facilities,  Secretarial Services,  Internet access,  Email access,  Microsoft Office,  Black & White photocopying,  Document laminating,  Fax service,  TV & Video hire,  Audio equipment,  Flip Charts,  Blackboard, 
Hotel Policy
Check In: You may check in from 14:00 hours.
Check Out: You must check out by 12:00 hours.
CANCELLATION POLICY: null
COMMENTS: Children aged from +2yrs to 12yrs are charged at EUR 20 per night including breakfast

Full Payment will be taken for bookings made for The Jazz Weekend, 24th, 25th & 26th of October 2008 and in non refundable.
Local Attractions
Shandon Bells-Ring the famous bells over Cork City.
The church has a facade made of limestone on two sides&red sandstone on the other two. The clock face is known by the locals as the 'Four faced Liar' because, until 1986 each face showed different times.

Blarney Castle &Estate-Kiss
this historic castle is most famous for its Stone, which has the traditional power of confering eloquence on all who kiss it. The word Blarney is described as 'pleasant talk, intended to deceive without offending'.

Fota Wildlife Park
Beautifull located in 40 acres of grassland, where giraffe, zebras, ostrich,roam together as they would in Africa Savannah. Monkey and Gibbons play on the lake Island while kangaroos, macawa and lemurs enjoy the freedom with 70 animal species.

Jameson Heritage Centre
Superbly refurbished 18th Century Whiskey Distillery where you can see the largest Pot Still in the world with a capacity of 32,000 gallons. Each visit culminates in the Jameson Bar with the Irish Whiskey tasting session.






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