GREAT NATIONAL COMMONS INN HOTEL, Cork – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
New Mallow Road,
Cork,
Ireland,
County Cork
Rooms & Amenities
Great National Commons Inn Hotel offers 40 rooms, including Standard and Family options. Standard Rooms have double, twin, or single beds, while Family Rooms accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. Non-smoking policy applies throughout the hotel.
Dining Options
Baileys Restaurant serves breakfast daily from 7:00 am to 10:30 am, with lunch and dinner available on request for private functions. The Bar & Grill offers casual dining with dishes like fish and chips, burgers, and roast dinners. Dinner is served Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Sundays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Leisure & Activities
Nearby attractions include Cork City Gaol (10 minutes away), Blarney Castle (10 minutes), and Fota Wildlife Park (25 minutes). Families can visit Rumley's Open Farm (25 minutes) or Zipit Forest Adventures (30 minutes). The National Kart Centre, Europe's only indoor drift-karting facility, is 15 minutes from the hotel.
Location & Transport
The hotel is on New Mallow Road, 10 minutes from Cork City Centre and 15 km from Cork Airport. A public bus stop outside the hotel runs every 30 minutes to the city center and Blarney. Free parking is available on-site.
Services & Events
The hotel hosts conferences, weddings, and private events in the Roebuck Suite, which seats up to 400 guests. Business amenities include meeting rooms with capacities from 4 to 400. Family-friendly services include confirmation and communion lunches at Baileys Restaurant. The 24-hour reception assists with local recommendations.
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Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Car park
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Dining
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
New Mallow Road,
Cork,
Ireland,
County Cork
Map view
New Mallow Road,
Cork,
Ireland,
County Cork
City landmarks
Castle
Blarney Castle
3.6
mi
Convent Avenue Sunday's Well
Cork City Gaol
1.6
mi
Church
Shandon Steeple
1.4
mi
Church
Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
1.9
mi
Park
Fitzgerald Park
1.8
mi
Museum
Cork Butter Museum
1.4
mi
Shandon
1.4
mi
Theatre
Cork Opera House
1.6
mi
Gallery
Crawford Art Gallery
1.6
mi
Collins Barracks Old Gate
Collins Barracks Military Museum
1.5
mi
Castle
Elizabeth Fort
1.9
mi
Gallery
Lewis Glucksman Gallery
1.9
mi
University
University College Cork
1.9
mi
Church
Church of the Resurrection
3200 ft
Church
The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne
1.3
mi
Blackpool
4200 ft
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St Patrick Street
1.7
mi
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2500 ft
St. Mary's ED
2800 ft
Museum
Cork Public Museum
1.8
mi
Roman Street
The Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne & Visitor Centre
1.3
mi
Paul St. Cork City
Saints Peter and Paul's Church
1.7
mi
Heron
3700 ft
Douglas Street Douglas Street
Nano Nagle Place
2.0
mi
Saint Mary's Health Campus
1.3
mi
Reel Picture
3800 ft
Church
St Mary's Church
1.5
mi
Public Building
Cork City Hall
2.0
mi
Sean Cotter
1.9
mi
Rathpeacon
2.9
mi
Nearby
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1600 ft
Restaurants
Bosca Drive Thru Coffee
400 ft
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Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & would return
clean
friendly staff
noise
location
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
6.2
Location
7.0
Service
6.9
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 10 reviews
7.3
7.3/10 based on 945 reviews
Bill
United States,
June
2024
6.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of highs and lows. On the positive side, I enjoyed the room with two double beds, which was a nice surprise, although the decor was a bit outdated. However, the constant dripping shower tap and the noise from the road and loud guests returning late at night dampened my experience. Overall, it was a somewhat disappointing stay.
Rooms
6.0
The room with two double beds was a pleasant surprise, but the decor felt outdated. I had to deal with a constantly dripping shower tap, and the noise from the road and other guests returning late at night was disruptive. At times, the room felt cold.
Service
5.0
The staff was hit and miss - friendly and welcoming at times, but lacking in basic customer service skills like informing us about the closure of the carvery lunch. On a positive note, they did accommodate our cousin to check us in and pay in advance.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location next to the North Circular Road around Cork was its best asset. It was convenient for access to shops and very close to Blarney Castle. However, the presence of potholes on the roads was a downside.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs. While the food quality was good, the buffet setup seemed haphazard with items being added late. Breakfast options were limited to sweet dishes only.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory, but nothing exceptional. The hotel lacked modern amenities and was missing some expected conveniences.
Chris
United Kingdom,
June
2024
5.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a bit disappointing overall. The room temperature was so hot that my children woke up in the middle of the night and had to have cold showers. The heating wasn't working as promised, there were only about 5 TV channels with nothing good on, and the WiFi was very poor. The bathroom wasn't as clean as I would have liked, and there wasn't much to do in the hotel besides looking out the window. We even had to change rooms due to the noise from the road and constant traffic. The shower tap in the new room was dripping constantly, and there were very noisy guests coming back in the early hours of the morning, disturbing our sleep. I left feeling disappointed with my stay.
Rooms
5.0
The room temperature was uncomfortably hot, and we had to take cold showers. The room lacked proper heating as advertised, had limited TV channels, poor WiFi, and the bathroom wasn't very clean.
Service
5.0
The staff was friendly, but the service overall was disappointing. One positive note was waiter Fredrick, who made guests feel welcome and deserves recognition.
Location
6.0
The location was handy for our travel needs but lacked entertainment options within the hotel.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was haphazard with the buffet not being ready on time. Some areas were closed earlier than expected, impacting the overall dining experience negatively.
Facilities
5.0
Alexander
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.6/10
The hotel's prime asset is its location, close to Blarney Castle and within walking distance of the city center. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable despite a minor issue with a low shower head. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, although a slight privacy concern was raised due to public announcements. The dining experience was below par, offering limited options for breakfast, although halal products were available. The hotel's facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable, spacious, and clean with a slight inconvenience regarding the shower head positioning.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, with a minor issue of privacy due to public announcements.
Location
9.0
The hotel's best feature is its proximity to Blarney Castle and the city center, making it ideal for sightseeing and visits.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience left much to be desired with limited breakfast choices, despite the availability of halal products.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were satisfactory.
John
United States,
November
2023
6.6/10
The hotel's rooms were spacious and clean, making it a great choice for traveling with a friend, partner, or family. However, you may not likely get a double bed, so keep that in mind. The service was quite nice, with friendly staff members ready to assist. The location was convenient, with easy access to nearby shopping centers, although it is located on a busy road. The dining experience had its ups and downs with delightful treats but also some issues with timing and cleanliness. Overall, a mixed experience with some highlights and a few drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
The room I got was huge and really clean, which was impressive. It's better to stay with someone else due to the bed situation.
Service
7.0
The staff was lovely and very helpful during my stay. They made sure we were comfortable despite being a bit overwhelmed by various issues.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was good, within walking distance to Blackpool Shopping Centre. However, it is situated on a busy road, so there might be some noise to contend with.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience offered a mix of delightful treats and issues, with some waiting time and cleanliness concerns. The homemade soups were a highlight.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were nice, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. However, there might be minor issues like the shower head needing a bit of a fix.
Eric
United States,
November
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were good, and the bathroom was nice, but unfortunately, there was no heating as promised, limited TV channels, and very poor Wi-Fi signal. The cleanliness of the bathroom was also subpar, and there weren't many activities to do in the hotel, especially if you have a baby.
Rooms
7.0
The room I stayed in during our trip through Ireland was comfortable and the bathroom was good.
Service
5.0
The service was a bit of a mixed bag. The security staff at night were friendly, but the overall friendliness was lacking, and the breakfast experience was quite disappointing.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was convenient, just off the main road, and it offered easy access to both Blarney's castle and gardens as well as Cork.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not value for money, and the food was a little overcooked. There was also noise at night from other guests, which was a downside.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel lacked activities and facilities, particularly for families or those looking for more amenities.
Alice
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.2/10
Staying at The Commons Hotel was beyond our expectations. The ground floor rooms were convenient for luggage but not greatly soundproofed, leading to some noise from customers coming back from the bar. If you're considering a venue for an upcoming event, we highly recommend The Commons Hotel as they made our day truly magical, and we can't thank them enough for their outstanding effort.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are all located on one level, which was convenient for us. However, they are not greatly soundproofed, affecting the quality of our sleep.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was friendly and the rates were excellent. The receptionist even helped us with an extension, showing great customer service.
Location
8.0
The hotel is 10 minutes from Cork city center with a bus stop outside, making it a convenient location. It's also right beside the Blackpool shopping center, which we loved.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience wasn't very nice and certainly not worth the money, falling below our expectations. We found better options at more affordable prices on our trip.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel facilities were below average, not meeting our expectations for the price we paid.
Kelly
United States,
August
2023
7.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious but lacked enough towels and cups for all guests, and the initial cold temperature was a downside. However, the breakfast was good. The service was lovely, especially during our late-night check-in. The location was convenient for exploring the city and natural attractions, though some areas could use a revamp. Dining offered a variety of choices, though the breakfast setup was a bit chaotic.
Rooms
7.0
I found the rooms quite massive and the breakfast to be satisfactory. However, there were only 2 towels and cups for 4 guests, and the room was rather cold when we arrived.
Service
9.0
The staff was lovely and very accommodating during our late-night check-in. The lady at reception on Friday night was especially friendly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was good, with easy access to the city center and Fota Island. However, some areas could use a revamp, like replacing tiles with carpet.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered plenty of choices, and the evening meal, although a bit expensive, was excellently cooked and presented. The breakfast service in the bar was nice but a bit haphazard.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfying overall, providing what we needed during our stay.
Sam
United Kingdom,
July
2023
6.0/10
During my trip through Ireland, I stayed in this hotel with rooms that were a great size and very friendly staff. However, there were some drawbacks like being given a room with a low shower head for disabled people, road and traffic noise requiring a room change, constant shower tap dripping, and noisy guests returning late at night, which was disappointing overall.
Rooms
7.0
The room I stayed in was clean and comfortable despite the issues with the shower and noise.
Service
5.0
I came into contact with staff who were not available early on a Sunday morning, and I felt they lacked basic customer service skills for creating good first impressions.
Location
6.0
The location isn't the nicest, but it was close to a bus stop and had some convenience with nearby fast food outlets.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was a bit overcooked and there was noise from other guests at night, although we received compensation we didn't ask for.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing particularly outstanding but nothing significantly lacking either.
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noise
Charles
United Kingdom,
May
2023
6.0/10
Our experience at the Commons Hotel was truly outstanding for our special event. The venue exceeded our expectations, making our day truly magical. However, the rooms were smelly and damp, and the noise from the main road disrupted our sleep. Breakfast also fell short of our expectations.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were smelly, damp, and noisy due to the location on a main road.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and nice, but there were some issues with the fixtures in the rooms.
Location
5.0
The location was busy and industrial, not ideal for a peaceful stay.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast experience was subpar, with haphazard service and timing issues.
Facilities
5.0
George
United States,
May
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were not very big and in need of some basic repairs, which made the overall ambiance a bit shabby. On the bright side, the service was very good, and the staff, especially the lady at reception on Friday night, were really friendly and helpful. The location was very good for visiting Cork and surrounding sights, although it could get noisy at times. Unfortunately, the dining options left much to be desired, with a limited and haphazard breakfast. Overall, a stay with some highs and lows.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were not very big and in need of some basic repairs, giving a shabby feel.
Service
8.0
The service was very good, with friendly and helpful staff, especially the lady at reception on Friday night.
Location
7.0
The location was very good for visiting Cork and surrounding sights, although it could get noisy at times.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was terrible, with the worst hotel breakfast I've ever had.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities were lacking, especially in the dining area.
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