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The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal

3.0 star property
Explore your surroundings then unwind at this charming hotel. Savor local flavors from morning till night or soak up some fresh air in beautiful gardens.

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The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal, situated in the city center, offers a charming atmosphere with its on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner and a cozy bar. Stroll through the garden or relax on the terrace while taking advantage of dry cleaning services and access to nearby indoor pool amenities like free self parking, barbecue grills, an elevator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Youghal, The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal is in the city center. Red House and Tynte's Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Front Strand Beach and Redbarn Beach. Aquatrek and Perks Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Youghal travel guide
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27 North Main Street, Youghal, CORK, P36 K006

What's nearby

  • Red House
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tynte's Castle
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Youghal Heritage Centre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aquatrek
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Youghal Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Midleton Station
    22 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Quays
    7 min walk
  • Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • The Red Store
    1 min walk
  • Doyles Chip Shop
    6 min walk
  • Garden Kitchen
    12 min drive

About this property

The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal

Hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Imperial Youghal
Old Imperial
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The Old Imperial Youghal
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal located?

Located in the heart of Youghal, this hotel is steps from Red House and Tynte's Castle. Collegiate Church of St Mary's and Clock Gate are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated and in need of a freshen up

Lovely staff and quick check in when we arrived. The room was spacious and clean, however, the bathroom could have been cleaner. Run down looking and it was obvious it had not been cleaned properly, hairs on the floor and streak marks on the bath. Had dinner in the hotel that evening, the food was lovely, but we were asked to leave before our time was up as they wanted then table (we were told that we would have one hour , forty five minutes). We had breakfast in the hotel the next morning, but it was really disappointing, the bacon and pudding were sour and inedible. Overall, the hotel Is a bit dated and run down and in need of a good freshen up, would probably stay there again, but would definitely not have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great staff, room very tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Imperial Hotel, Youghal, Co Cork

Lovely hotel. Not a huge hotel by no means but comfortable and friendly and the bed was very comfortable. A powerful shower in the morning which was a great way to start the day. Hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas with tasteful garlands and lighting. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel. We didn’t get to stay long, but the staff was great! Our room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent! The staff was all very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, Clean rooms with amenities. Food 5 stars, delicious. Pub is definitely Irish and has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The location excellent! Parking, great. Staff excellent. Honestly beyond Excellent! Cleanliness terrible!!! Bathroom was very filthy. Shaving hairs around sink. Wall speckled with old dirt. Build up of dust around baseboards & toilet papers ledges & any ledges we’re very neglected! Cleanliness needs to be upgraded tremendously!!! Other than the cleanliness. The imperial Hotel was wonderful. Please give attention to detail! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable. Food choice was excellent. Staff very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large and well equipped. The bar area is authentic with wood panelling throughout. The adjoining dining area is small but we were accommodated in a very spacious and comfortable upstairs room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had a lovely feel to it. Was very homely. The staff were super kind and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, nice food. I felt that the choice for breakfast in relation to fruit, yogurts and breads could be improved on. Great location and parking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The breakfast portions were very small however dinner delicious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great water pressure and hot water!!!!! We drove in from Dublin via quite a few stops and this was perfectly situated for our needs. Town is adorable. Ate dinner and had a pint of the bars own lager w it. Was great food. My mom said best steak ever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Edel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Once again I received a great welcome from the man at reception. I had a lovely overnight stay, bed comfy, room cozy and warm, no outside noise....... unfortunately the tv wasn’t working but once I mentioned it at checkout, I received a reduction in my rate and it was promptly recorded for the maintenance guys. I would return without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised very cute hotel. Happy to stay again and recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Irish Treat

Visit to Ireland for family wedding which was quite local to the hotel. Easy and quick check in, with a free upgrade due to wife's medical condition. Paul was helpful and accomodating throughout the stay. Room was spacious, modern and clean with good ammenities all of which were in good working order. Cleaning staff efficent and helpful. Breakfast was fabulous with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. Evening meal was even better. I would without hesitation recommend the fish chowder starter and beef feather blade main course - wow. Will be coming bcak without a shadow of a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

noreen, co cork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very central to the town

Food was fabulous. Room was spacious and bright but front rooms had all noise from the street. The choice was close the windows & heat was unreal or open them & don't sleep. Otherwise everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, spacious room with massive double bed. Big bathroom with very nice shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

Nice, central location and excellent breakfast and dinner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good experience; staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Only staying overnight. Had excellent meal in the restaurant

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will find a way to come back.

Service was amazing. The staff could not have done anything more to make us comfortable. The food in the restaurant was 4 star quality at a reasonable price.

4/10 Poor

Michael G

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs updating

Dated decor. No lift so 3 flight of steps. Smell of smoke outside window. Walls very this so kept awake by snoring next door and tv/radio left on all night

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Decent spot to rest your head for the night. Good value for the money. Nice little pub inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall poor

- Room dusty, radiators covered in thick dust and so room smelt dusty - Tray with glasses on covered in dust - TV didn't work - Window looked straight in to other room's windows, no privacy - Room noisy, music noise clearly audible including lyrics, couldn't even mask this out as the TV didn't work, so difficulty sleeping
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Rod, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Imperial - Youghal

An old hotel but really comfortable and excellent on-site off street parking. Very welcoming and obliging staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017