Rochestown Park Hotel

Overpriced for what is offered. Very basic room, no toiletries, old spa area open to public. Reception staff seems very tired. OK for short business stay, wouldn't go there with family.

We as a family of 3 had an amazing stay at Rochestown Park Hotel. The location alone was perfect for exploring east cork via car. We also took the train from little island to cobh- cork and it was so handy for parking etc. The room was big, clean and had comfortable beds with the added bonus air-conditioning . We had the addition of a mini fridge and it was perfect. All the staff were so friendly and helpful and the reception staff always had a friendly smile and conversation as we passed on the way to the pool. The pool facilities were lovely for a family and never too busy. We had room service for dinner and food was delicious, hot and prompt. To top it all off, Rochestown park staff Joanne and Jonathan were very discreet and organised a surprise for my birthday in conjunction with my very clever tech savvy son! Rochestown park kindly gifted me a substantial voucher and birthday dessert plate which left me speechless. We used it for an absolutely scrumptious dinner that evening and Danielle sent up surprise drinks complimentary with a lovely note. Even without this special touch, we highly recommend Rochestown Park Hotel. There are renovations going on with decor but none interfered with our holiday. The hotel itself was a busy spot with guests staying but because of its vast size it never felt crowded. Thank you Rochestown Park and Cork for a special 5 days.

My wife had stayed in the same hotel in December and had an amazing room so we booked it for the family. The room shown on the website was nothing like the room we were given! The lead up to the room smelt of Damp and the carpets were thread bare and patched in places. The rooms carpets were black in places and covered in stains. The bathroom shower was small and the water pressure was awful so unusable. The toilet flush was hanging off the system and the whole bathroom was dated and old. The sheets smelt musky as if they had been stored somewhere damp. There was no bedside table so we had to use a chair! The room had two plugs which were on the other side of the room to beds. We complained and the staff were very good and moved us to a better room free of charge. The staff throughout the stay were excellent. The hotel itself needs updating, the windows are ill fitted and a lot of condensation. The aircon was so noise and didn’t even cool the room. The food is nothing like is advertised on the posters and website and at best was OK. The whole place needs an update and modernised. We won’t be staying again unless a lot improves. But credit to the staff who were excellent, they just don’t have much to work with!

When we check in all was fine til we went our room and it was stifling hot. Went to front desk at about 2 pm and explained situation. She said close window and turn on ac.and we will send up fan. What ac? Hallways were cool. Went out with family hoping it would be cooler after 5 hours. It was worse. Fan never delivered and it is midnight walking into a room ridiculously hot. Husband went down and woman at desk brought up a fan. That was obviously too late.Could not sleep all night. Went to check out and was offered tea and scones on them. Ugh. How about a partial refund??

Rooms are tired. Bed and pillow were like a rock. A labyrinth of hallways. Poor breakfast choice - a version of a La Carte. Pool closed to kids at 7pm. Nothing close by. Disappointed all around a room was nothing like the photos. Would not recommend.

The family room was clean and spacious.

The room was great, dinner was delicious, nice indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was very welcoming. The only downfall was with the pool. I may have over-looked that it was only open (full operation hours) for adults and for children it closed at 7pm. We were told thirteen and over could swim but when we were at the pool we were told sixteen and over could use the pool after 7pm. One of the reasons we booked this hotel was for our son who loves to swim. It was a beautiful pool, but it didn't fit our daily agenda of sight- seeing. Otherwise, we really enjoyed staying at this hotel.

We had a comfortable stay in the Rochestown Park Hotel. The staff were friendly, the room was clean, and the pool was great for those traveling with children.