Cork is Ireland's 2nd largest city and European Capital of Culture 2005. Having one of the world's finest natural harbours, means that the city has daily ferry connections with Britain and mainland Europe. Cork is also easily reached by rail or air and the hotel itself lies just off the Cork-Waterford motorway. There are many museums and historical sites worth visiting while in Cork, and your stay would not be complete without having a drink at one of city's traditional pubs. While Guinness is brewed and enjoyed in Dublin, the stout of choice in Cork has to be Murphy's. Historical Cobh, the gateway to West Cork, and Kinsale 'Gourmet capital' of Ireland are just a short distance away, along with some of the best sailing in the world and picturesque scenery. The hotel boast 129 luxury bedrooms and suites, Spa and Fitness Centre, 11 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an impressive ballroom along with a splendid hotel restaurant and bar. Free broadband.
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The Victorian style Radisson SAS Cork is a spa hotel sited within five kilometres of three golf courses and ten kilometres from the bustling city centre. The 129 spacious guestrooms feature bright teal decor and light wood furnishings and include complimentary high speed wireless Internet access, satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones, minibars, safes, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary designer toiletries. Guests can work out on Precor exercise equipment in the gymnasium and then relax in the ozone purified hydrotherapy pool. Professional beauty therapists are on hand to pamper guests with a range of Elemis treatments and indulgent massages in the relaxation suite. In the evenings, a buffet and modern Irish a la carte dishes are served, accompanied by an extensive wine list, in the intimate Island Grillroom. After dinner, guests can retire to the lounge bar for live jazz, exotic cocktails, complimentary late night tapas and Indian delicacies. Complimentary high speed wireless Internet access is available for those who want to surf the web or check their e mails. Staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to provide around the clock room service, assist with luggage and arrange babysitting services. Guests arriving by car will find complimentary parking available on site. Nearby attractions include the English food market, five kilometres away, and the Old Midleton Distillery, which offers Jameson's Irish Whiskey tasting sessions, 13 kilometres away. Cork International Airport is 12 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
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