Commodore Hotel

Cobh, Westbourne Place51.84974,-8.296215(Show on Map)

8.6

Very Good

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Summary of reviews

The Commodore Hotel in Cobh is a top choice for guests with its fantastic location, overlooking the harbor and offering stunning sea views from the rooms. It is ideally situated near major attractions and offers great value for money. Guests appreciate the historical building with character and charm, as well as the accommodating staff. The breakfast is described as lovely and delicious with many praising the selection and quality of food. Similarly, dinner at the hotel's restaurant is raved about and described as delicious and excellent. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed with modern amenities and beautiful interiors, offering a comfortable and clean stay for guests. Staff receive high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, although some negative experiences were noted. On-site parking is provided for a fee and is a valuable amenity. The hotel's historic charm adds to the magical experience for guests, making it a must-stay for history buffs. Overall, the Commodore Hotel in Cobh is an excellent choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience and a touch of history.

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Haunted

Commodore Hotel was built in 1854 and had been used as a hospital and makeshift morgue for the wounded and victims of World War I. With such a turbulent past it is no wonder that the hotel is a little more than haunted. Apart from the ghosts of the wounded who died there during the war, guests have reported hearing the eerie cries of a baby in the upper rooms, where its body is said to have been found abandoned in a suitcase in one of the rooms in the 1900s. There are also some unexplainable drops of temperature at around the time when a young British army captain took his life in the hotel.

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Room Types

Double or Twin Room - Non Sea ViewPlease request Double/Twin when booking.

Double or Twin Room with Sea ViewRooms have picturesque views of the harbour, and feature a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom. Please request double/twin when booking.

Single RoomRooms have a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

King Room with Sea ViewThe spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Small Double RoomProviding free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with Sea ViewFeaturing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit has 4 beds.

Family RoomOffering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Suite with Sea ViewGuests will have a special experience as the suite features a fireplace. This spacious suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive SuiteGuests will have a special experience as this suite offers a fireplace. The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Presidential SuiteGuests will have a special experience as the suite provides a fireplace. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room with Sea ViewProviding free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double RoomOffering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Sea ViewOffering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Small Single RoomOffering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The single room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest Reviews

8.6

Very Good

Review Summaries

Location

Commodore Hotel in Cobh boasts a fantastic location that guests absolutely love. It is situated right in the heart of town, overlooking the harbor and offering stunning sea views from the rooms. The hotel is ideally located near major attractions, such as the Titanic museum, heritage center, train station and downtown shopping area. Guests appreciate the convenience of being in the center of the social life of Cobh with everything nearby. The hotel itself is a historic building with character and charm that guests appreciate. Rooms are generously sized with large windows for views of the harbor. The hotel staff is very accommodating and the value for money is excellent. Overall, the Commodore Hotel is an ideal location for guests to explore Cobh and enjoy the beautiful views of the sea.

Breakfast

Guests staying at the Commodore Hotel can enjoy a beautiful breakfast with many describing it as lovely and delicious. Although not included in the room rate, many guests found the breakfast to be good value for money. Some guests felt the breakfast was a bit overpriced, but still good quality. A few guests did have negative experiences, such as long wait times or a lack of options, but these were in the minority. Overall, guests were satisfied with the breakfast at the hotel with many praising the selection and quality of the food. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits were a nice touch, but some missed having cereal options. Those traveling for work may find the 8am breakfast start time a bit late, but for leisure travelers, it's a great way to start the day.

Dinner

Commodore Hotel offers guests the option to indulge in breakfast and dinner, both of which are reportedly of very good quality. A group of guests were even personally contacted in order to book their large dinner reservation. While one guest missed out on their preferred additions to their meal, generally the food at the hotel's restaurant was raved about and described as delicious and excellent. One guest even described their meal as incredible with awesome service. Another guest, however, found their dinner in the restaurant to be disappointing and highlighted the need for more variety on the evening menu. Despite this, guests generally enjoyed their dinner at the hotel and found it plentiful and tasty. While breakfast and dinner were more expensive than surrounding restaurants, a guest enjoyed a meal at O'Sheas Bar and found the food to be amazing. Overall, food at the Commodore Hotel's restaurant was hot, arrived promptly and left guests feeling satisfied.

Rooms

The Commodore Hotel is a historical building with beautiful sea views from the rooms. Guests appreciate the spacious and well-appointed rooms that offer modern amenities. Many rooms have unique features such as high ceilings and beautiful interiors. Some mention minor issues such as outdated bathrooms or inadequate heating, but overall, guests find the rooms clean, comfortable and lovely. Families especially appreciate spacious family rooms and some rooms even come with complimentary refreshments. However, a few guests noted that some rooms need updating or are quite small. The location is excellent with central town access and unrestricted, unobstructed sea views from some rooms. Although the hotel is older, it offers great value for money.

Beds

If you're looking for a good night's sleep during your stay in Cape Town, the Commodore Hotel might be just what you need. The beds are repeatedly described as comfortable, cosy and even super comfy by guests. The rooms themselves are also noted to be freshly decorated with lovely touches adding to the experience. While a few guests note some firmer beds or hard pillows, the majority of reviews highlight the high level of comfort provided by the beds. The staff are also praised for their friendliness, making for a great stay overall.

Cleanliness

The Commodore Hotel is a great choice for guests who value cleanliness during their travels. The hotel's location is optimal for easy exploration and the rooms are well-maintained and spotlessly clean. Guests rave about the fresh towels, comfy beds and overall high standard of the rooms and facilities. Although there are some minor dated aspects, such as a dated shower and dirty window, these are overshadowed by the exceptional room cleaning staff who keep the rooms clean and bright. Guests appreciate the accommodating and friendly staff, although room service can be hit and miss at times. Despite a few negative comments regarding paper falling off and a damp smell, guests agree that the rooms are freshly decorated with great sea views and comfortable accommodations. Overall, the Commodore Hotel is a fantastic choice for those seeking a clean and comfortable room in a good location.

Staff

The staff at Commodore Hotel have received high praise from guests with numerous comments about their friendliness and helpfulness. Guests particularly appreciated the professionalism and competency of the receptionists, as well as their willingness to accommodate requests such as early check-in and birthday surprises. The restaurant and bar staff were also mentioned as being efficient and polite. However, some guests did have negative experiences with certain staff members being unfriendly or unprofessional. Overall, guests felt that the hotel and its staff made their holiday fantastic and provided great value for money.

Parking

Guests of the Commodore Hotel in Cobh can take advantage of private parking available at the rear of the hotel for a fee of 7.5 euros per night. Although some guests found the parking spaces to be tight, it is still considered a handy and valuable amenity given the limited parking options in the town. Free parking is also available at the cathedral in Cobh, however, it's a steep walk from the hotel. Some guests were not aware of the hotel's on-site parking and experienced confusion about parking and charges. Despite some concerns about the cost of parking and limited spots, guests appreciate the convenience of having a parking option for their stay.

Historic

The Commodore Hotel in Cobh, Ireland is a must-stay for history buffs and anyone looking for old world charm. This historic hotel echoes the Edwardian splendor and age of trans-Atlantic liners. Its history is intertwined with the emigration of many travelers whose journeys were mostly one-way. The hotel is a part of world heritage and has a great location with water views. Guests are enchanted by the beautiful, charming and historical building which provides a wonderful experience. The staff are friendly and add to the old school charm of the one of the last independent hotels around. While some guests found the hotel a little old-fashioned and outdated, the history of the hotel added to the magical experience.

FAQ

No, Commodore Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Commodore Hotel.

No, Commodore Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Commodore Hotel.

No, Commodore Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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