125 bedrooms
The Imperial Hotel is a timeless landmark in the heart of Cork City. This luxury boutique property enjoys an unrivaled setting, with the world famous English Market and the bustling main shopping districts of St. Patrick and Oliver Plunkett Street right on the doorstep. Steeped in over 200 years of history and tradition and Cork's very first hotel, The Imperial is regarded by many as the ‘Grande Dame’ of Cork.
Situated in Cork City Centre, The Imperial Hotel offers the perfect wedding venue in Cork for both small intimate weddings as well as lavish celebrations. Our stunning 4 star Cork hotel is one of the most sophisticated wedding hotels in Cork and would provide the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our luxury Morgan & Plunkett Suite are the perfect wedding venues for small intimate weddings so you can enjoy an intimate ceremony and celebration with your nearest and dearest. Our Classic Ballroom is ideal for larger wedding celebrations as you and your guests will be greeted with the splendour of crystal chandeliers sparkling, silk lined period panelled walls, luxurious table decor, elegant floral centrepieces & personalised menus resting on the tables. We also offer special wedding accommodation rates on rooms for your wedding guests so our top Cork wedding venue really offers everything you could possibly need.
Irish revolutionary Michael Collins spent the last night of his life in the Imperial Hotel on August 21st 1922. He stayed in room 115. He was shot dead in Béal na Blá the following evening.