Small and beautifully formed
Cork is a small, charming city, so nothing is
ever too far from The River Lee Hotel, one of the best located
hotels in Cork city. It was the Vikings that
founded a port here, so there is no shortage of local culture to
dip into at the Cork City Museum, for example, Blackrock Castle
Observatory or St Finbarre’s Cathedral. There is a vibrant modern
cultural landscape in Cork, too, with events throughout the year in
art, cinema, music, theatre and opera. Check our listings for the
rundown on Cork’s culture. Ask the friendly and knowledgeable staff
at our luxury Cork hotel, too, for their own recommendations.
And if, after your nurturing your mind, your
body needs attention, head for the in-house luxury leisure centre
at The River Lee Hotel, or the treatment rooms in
our Urban Escape day spa, or try out what’s on offer
at one of Cork’s local centres.
Diarmuid Gavins Sky Garden
Cork City Council has announced plans to develop a massive new
€2.3million Mardyke Gardens project to include Diarmuid Gavin's Sky
Garden.The project, which is due to be completed by next summer,
will see a new Victorian Kitchen Garden, the restoration of the
pond and fountain at Fitzgerald's Park, restoration of the Military
Band Stand, refurbishment of the Blind Garden, Monkey House, Boat
Slipway and Tram Carriage around the Fitzgerald’s Park area.
Leicester Warriors visit Cork
Recently, the Leicester Warriors Rugby team stayed with us at
The River Lee Hotel. View a photograph of the
team taken outside the hotel.
Work in the local area
The Staff and management of The River Lee Hotel volunteer one a
week at the centre to help the Penny Dinners
Association. We also donate christmas dinner in December
prepared and cooked by our chef.
