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Great National Commons Inn Hotel, Cork

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About the Hotel

New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland

Great National Commons Inn Hotel is located on New Mallow Road, just 10 minutes from Cork City. This 3-star hotel is part of the Great National hotel chain, offering family-friendly accommodations and dining options. Guests benefit from ample free parking and easy access to several local attractions.

Location

Situated just 10 minutes from Cork City Centre, Great National Commons Inn Hotel provides convenient access to the N20 motorway. Public buses run every 30 minutes from a stop located adjacent to the hotel. Local attractions such as Blarney Castle, Cork City Gaol, and numerous shopping centers are easily reachable within a short drive.

Rooms

Great National Commons Inn Hotel features 40 accommodations, including Standard Rooms and Family Rooms. Each room provides a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and an en-suite bathroom. Standard Rooms offer beds in double, twin, or single configurations, while Family Rooms have a double and single bed or two single beds.

Eat & Drink

Baileys Restaurant serves breakfast daily from 7:00 am to 10:30 am and caters for private functions and events. The Bar & Grill offers a casual environment with an extensive menu, featuring traditional dishes like fish and chips and vegetarian options. Dinner hours vary from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sundays.

Leisure & Business

Great National Commons Inn Hotel includes facilities suitable for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel offers meeting rooms equipped with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and modern conferencing equipment. Leisure activities in the vicinity include karting and drift-karting, along with family-friendly outings to local attractions.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
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1 person
25 m² 
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1 Single bed
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Triple Room
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3 persons
26 m² 
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26 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Cork 2.9 km
Airports
Cork (ORK) 11.4 km
Kerry (KIR) 111.2 km
Train
Kent Railway Station 3.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland
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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
82%
liked the hotel and would stay again
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
7.3/10based 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
5.0/10

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
5.6/10

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
6.6/10

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
5.0/10

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
5.2/10

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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