Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork

Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork, .
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We will provide you with a successful combination of service and style. The Rochestown Park is a luxurious manor style hotel with mature gardens, incor... more

 

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8/10 Overall rating

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8/10 Your room
8/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
8/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
7/10 Performance of staff
8/10 Overall experience
8/10 Overall value for money
  • 10/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Wymondham , GB  on  November 7, 2007

    The Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  October 20, 2007

    "In general I enjoyed my stay. The therapy unit and leisure centre were very good.The pool changing rooms would benefit from a spin dryer for swimwear." (97761815)

    decor not bad, room quite spacious and bathroom well-appointed.

    general cleanliness slightly lacking. shower was a little grubby and the odd hair adhering to the walls.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 9, 2007

    Good and Clean

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  September 26, 2007

    "We were delighted with every aspect of our stay and congratulate the hotel management and staff on an excellent job. It was a pleasure to stay at the hotel and we would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to our friends and family." (97269630)

    excellently presented and comfortable,

    everything about our accommodation was first class

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 7, 2007

    "The hotel provided a good base from which to travel. We were satisfied with the accommodation. The breakfast was excellent, quick and well organised. Dinner was over-priced and the dining room almost empty on the one evening we ate in - probably a reflection of the prices. The young waitress should have been advised not to wear such a powerful perfume when serving dinner." (99267194)

    The hotel was well presented and the staff capable and well motivated.

    The bed was excruciatingly uncomfortable to me and it took two requests to get a supply of pillows to alleviate the problem.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  July 2, 2007

    "Our stay at the Rochestown was on the whole very pleasant. The hotel was in a good location had all the facilities you would expect in a hotel of its level. The food was excellent and apart from one contrary receptionist the staff were pleasant and helpful." (99253030)

    Clean rooms and bedlinen.

    Curtain hanging off window, television not working

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  June 30, 2007

    "Generally good. Hotel a bit far from Cork centre if this is where you need to be, but Douglas the village has plenty going on local to the hotel" (99194898)

    big room, bathroom

    no duvet on the bed just sheets and blanket

  • 8/10 Annette ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Naas road, dublin 22. , IE  on  June 18, 2007

    FRIENDLY AND VERY HELPFUL STAFF.

  • 8/10 Berrnadette ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Dublin 9 , IE  on  June 4, 2007

    No problem with late check in

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 3, 2007

    "Apart from the above everything was excellent." (99041733)

    The hotel was excellent,staff very friendly and helpful.

    We arrived after a flight. The room was extremely hot due to the central heating which could not be turned off until midnight as it was timed.This amount of heating was unecessary we felt at the end of May. However this has not put us off returning.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 22, 2007

    Big Room, Tea Coffee facilities, Leisure Faciities. very quiet, beautiful gardens

  • 7/10 Brian ( Young couple) 

    from Ashtown , IE  on  May 18, 2007

    "Room was very good. Service was poor" (99277141)

    Room

    Check in staff were very unhelpful. One female staff member in main bar was slow, unfriendly and unhelpful.

  • 10/10 Pat ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Limerick , IE  on  May 1, 2007

    All staff we encountered were very helpful and appeared to be well trained. The breakfast was the best I experienced in a long time. Restaurant was well run with no waiting to be seated. Overall a good experience.

  • 5/10 Deirdre ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Portlaoise , Ireland;IE  on  April 21, 2007

    Leisure centre was lovely,Food was excellent.

    My bedroom was no bigger than a shoebox,the bathroom was bibber than the bedroom and the decor was very dated. Was very disappointed.

  • 7/10 Blaithin ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Carlow , IE  on  April 20, 2007

    The location of it is excellent

    You arrive at what you think is the main entrance only to find that reception is at the other side, they have obvsiously built on over the years which means the layout is just ridiculous, the bedrooms and Conference rooms are all over the place - there's no fluidity to it.

  • 8/10 Allen ( Young couple) 

    from Dublin 15 , IE  on  April 18, 2007

    "Douglas has really nice little town centre within walking distance of the Hotel, nice places to shop, eat & get a drink. Its just a short Taxi ride from Cork City Centre." (99835700)

    Very Good Breakfast, they even have a bottle of Cava open for Guests at Breakfast Time.

    There is a Old & New Block of Accomodation, the standards in the New Block are excellent where I stayed, but the old block is just O.K.

  • 3/10 Michael ( Family with young children) 

    from Sandown , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  on  April 17, 2007

    "it was a suprise 65th birthday for my father, it was avery disappointing experence which i would recommend" (99152227)

    location

    dirty tables in resturant, cold coffee, no parking due to a large conference, safe deposit in room not working asked reception five times to be repaired

  • 9/10 Alan ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Leeds , GB  on  April 16, 2007

    Free braodband internet so I keep in touch with my business needs

    Very little space in the bedroom to work as a businessman. The chairs and tables are not really suited to allowing desk-type work.

  • 6/10 Alan ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Shaw , UNITED KINGDOM;GB  on  March 6, 2007

    Nice hotel with good facilities.

    Room very disappointing.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  March 3, 2007

    Ver small room, carpet was dirty, no ashtray in room even though it was a smoking room.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  February 23, 2007

    "Have stayed in the past and always enjoyed my stay." (99781243)

    Good friendly atmosphere.

    TV too small and ancient.

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  February 10, 2007

    "I cannot believe that this is a four star hotel, we stayed in 3 star hotels after this in Ireland that had a much higher quality." (99923598)

    the room and bathroom was not clean

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  February 8, 2007

    "I would like to have known that I would be getting one of the old rooms not one of the new rooms before booking." (99809669)

    Clean and warm

    Bathroom the shower did not work very well

  • 10/10 Christine ( Mature couple) 

    from Stockport , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 1, 2007

    "Everything was perfect. The staff extremely friendly. We had no compalints at all and had all the information we needed." (99757940)

    Clean and very welcoming

  • 10/10 Owen ( Mature couple) 

    from London , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 25, 2007

    "Fulfilled our expectations" (99720719)

    Large room, modern facilities

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  January 4, 2007

    "more information about which attractions were open would have been helpful, also as it was New Year details of venues to celebrate would have helped." (99860944)

    Good service and atmosphere

    Bathroom dated needs refurbishment

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  November 22, 2006

    "we might have booked a treatment at the spa if we had prior knowledge of the cost and availability, otherwise this was excellent value for money. may be helpful if reception stocked tourist information brochures of local sights,taxi fares etc." (3305265989)

    friendly staff, good quality food, cleanliness of room and public areas

  • 10/10 Bridget ( Mature couple) 

    from Ballysimon , Ireland;IE  on  November 5, 2006

    "i cant think of anything.in fact all that we needed to know was on the website" (99808268)

    room was very spacious and warm.bottled water for us to drink on arrival

    shower was a little small

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  October 23, 2006

    the hotel is beautiful

    our bathroom was old and a bit grim for a 4 star hotel. we were charged almost €13 euro for 4 dashes of dilute orange (as a mixer for vodka) in the residents bar

  • 8/10 William ( Mature couple) 

    from Aruja , Brazil;BR  on  September 7, 2006

    vERY GOOD HOTEL OVERALL,ROOMS BIG AND AIRY, RESTAURANT ALSO VERY GOOD

  • 5/10 Joan ( Mature couple) 

    from Cambridge , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 20, 2006

    "The Hotel seemed to be chiefly for Corporate meetings. We stayed 2 nights in order to visit family and friends. At breakfast on both mornings we had to ask to be provided with toast and coffee. We have spent time in many hotels over the years, but do not feel we experienced the extent of your 4* capacity." (3305090695)

    Location and reception.Comfortable and clean room.

  • 10/10 Dennis ( Family with young children) 

    from Brighouse , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 14, 2006

    "Our second visit to this hotel and we were even more satisfied than we were the fist time! Well done all staff. We were really made welcome yet again." (3305151268)

    Everything

    Nothing

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 13, 2006

    "Excellent stay with very friendly staff." (3304926755)

    Only complaint was that the room was very warm and the windows did not open enough.

  • 7/10 Fiona ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Dublin 7 , Ireland;IE  on  August 2, 2006

    "The view from my room was that of a housing estate. The accommodation was tight in space with very little room between the bed and window. I thought I had left the kitchen behind however I had to look at an ironboard and iron mounted to the wall fixed (UGLY). I looked everywhere for a TV. I went to the desk and enquired. They insisted my room had a TV. I went back and yes, they were right, a tiny portable mounted beneath the ceiling. I expect this in a 2 star, max 3 star hotel. I expect to have a reasonable TV at eye level. There was only 4 milk UHT cartons. This would give me one cup of tea. No Fridge. The porter on the desk kindly gave me a small jug of milk, however the heat ensured this would have gone off pretty quickly. I definitely feel a small fridge is in order. The furniture was basic, cheap and old. The side table was badly needing varnish, chipped and cheap looking. the table tops had all been painted cream. Again, rather than painting up, replace, not that much money and worth the reputation of a supposedly 4 star hotel. had allThe bathroom was basic and could definitely have done with more towels. I think this hotel is getting away with murder interms of 4 star status. I have stayed in better Comfort Inns. the staff were generally OK. I had lunch in the bar. There was old brown lettuce in my salad. the first day the waiter brought my bill to my table. The next day when i asked a waitress for the bill she was hassled and told me to go to the counter myself and pay. brown bread for breakfast was none other than good old Mccambridges. It should at least be proper homemade brown soda. very dissappointing. Six years ago I attended a wedding in this hotel. I thought it was lovely. I would never stay here again." (3305100406)

    Nothing in particular. The white sheets were crisp and clean.

    The view from my room was that of a housing estate. The accommodation was tight in space with very little room between the bed and window. I thought I had left the kitchen behind however I had to look at an ironboard and iron mounted to the wall fixed (UGLY). I looked everywhere for a TV. I went to the desk and enquired. They insisted my room had a TV. I went back and yes, they were right, a tiny portable mounted beneath the ceiling. I expect this in a 2 star, max 3 star hotel. I expect to have a reasonable TV at eye level. There was only 4 milk UHT cartons. This would give me one cup of tea. No Fridge. The porter on the desk kindly gave me a small jug of milk, however the heat ensured this would have gone off pretty quickly. I definitely feel a small fridge is in order. The furniture was basic, cheap and old. The side table was badly needing varnish, chipped and cheap looking. the table tops had all been painted cream. Again, rather than painting up, replace, not that much money and worth the reputation of a supposedly 4 star hotel. had allThe bathroom was basic and could definitely have done with more towels. I think this hotel is getting away with murder interms of 4 star status. I have stayed in better Comfort Inns. the staff were generally OK. I had lunch in the bar. There was old brown lettuce in my salad. the first day the waiter brought my bill to my table. The next day when i asked a waitress for the bill she was hassled and told me to go to the counter myself and pay. brown bread for breakfast was none other than good old Mccambridges. It should at least be proper homemade brown soda. very dissappointing. Six years ago I attended a wedding in this hotel. I thought it was lovely. I would never stay here again.

  • 10/10 Patrick ( Family with older children) 

    from Carrick-on-suir , Ireland;IE  on  July 26, 2006

    "I HAVE BEEN AT YOUR HOTEL ON MANY OCCASIONS WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS AND I STILL HONESTLY COULDNT FIND FAULT IN YOUR HOTEL OR STAFF.WE HAVE BEEN TO MANY HOTERS AND I STILL DIDNT FIND ONE ANY WHERE NEAR AS NICE AND FRIENDLY AS YOURS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AS I HAVE RECOMMENDED YOU TO EVERYONE I KNOW BECAUSE I KNOW THEY WILL LOVE THERE STAY . SEE YOU SOON. CAROLINE RYAN" (3305003287)

    CONSIDERING THERE WAS FOUR IN THE ROOM IT WAS COMFORTABLE BRIGHT AND PLENTY OF ROOM

    OUR STAY WENT TO FAST.

  • 8/10 Marian ( Mature couple) 

    from Sale , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 22, 2006

    "A very busy hotel that seems to cope well with the meetings, conferences and weddings that were going on." (3304401706)

    Nice large room, clean and tidy and everything worked. Leisure centre good and clean although water in the pool a little hot.Good breakfast although choice a little limited for a 4 star hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  July 22, 2006

    "from start to finish my booking went well.the hotel was excellent with fast efficient check in and out and the staff were brilliant,very welcoming and helpful.we eat in the bar on the evening we arrived very good food and good value for money,breakfast was also very good plenty of choice and good service.cant wait to go back for longer stay." (3304989668)

    excellent hotel throughout,excellent facilities.staff could not do more for you.

    could not open windows very much needed air con or at least a fan as very hot weather.i understand due to safety reasons the windows would not open any more than they did.

  • 10/10 Sue ( Mature couple) 

    from Chessington , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 21, 2006

    "Hotel was so good we went back there for a further night when a subsequent hotel did not meet the same high standards Would recommend it to anyone who likes clean, spacious accommodation and good service. Restaurant food and service were excellent, as was bar service(although table food service in bar was a little slow on second visit) Good room service menu 24 hours if required" (3304474754)

    Good size room with all facilities, including air-conditioning, and good service all round

    On second visit food service in bar was poor

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 17, 2006

    Double room very small

  • 9/10 Carol ( Young couple) 

    from Bedford , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 26, 2006

    "This is a large hotel catering for individuals to full conferences. The staff are very helpful and quick to respond to a request. A meal in the bar is reasonably priced and nicely presented. The breakfast selection is vast and plentiful." (3304733187)

    Lovely room. Nice facilities. Friendly staff. Quiet location.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  June 13, 2006

    Large room, good facilities, exellent breakfast and food in bar.

    No dislikes, checking in person was not very friendly but overall staff excellent.

  • 9/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Warlingham , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 30, 2006

    "excellent hotel good bar food good base to explore" (3304690806)

    comfortable rooms

    bedroom temperauture to warm!!

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  May 7, 2006

    "Good except for the food at the seminar. Food bland and staff unfriendly. Chef licked his fingers while plating desserts!Leisure facilities very good." (3304543027)

    Room was too cold. Curtains in bedroom did not block out the light from outside adequately.

  • 9/10 Jeremiah ( Mature couple) 

    from Castlemaine , Ireland;IE  on  May 4, 2006

    "Excellant experience. Bedrooms , food, leisure centre and staff were all brillant. Could do with entertainment in bar at night." (3304582530)

    Excellant experience. Bedrooms , food, leisure centre and staff were all brillant.

    No entertainment in the bar.

  • 8/10 Michelle ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Swindon , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 29, 2006

    "The hotel was in a good location with friendly, informative staff. The room was quite permeable to noise, but was big and clean. More information could have been provided on the website concerning opening hours of the leisure centre and bar/restaurant etc. The information provided at the hotel was very informative." (3304591212)

    The leisure facilities were good and well kept, with good opening hours. My room was big and clean.

    The room was noisy - a lot of overhead noise of people walking, plus people walking in the corridor.

  • 9/10 Janet ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Ashton under lyne , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 28, 2006

    "The Hotel and the gardens are lovely. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant is excellent." (3304446440)

    Large Room with a very comfortable bed

    Near to a busy road so quite a lot of traffic noise also the tv was mounted high on the wall so not very easy to watch

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 15, 2006

    "Overall it was good value for money. We liked the fact that it was a little out of the heavy traffic in Cork and close to the airport and Kinsale." (3304443978)

    The leisure centre facilities.

    A noisy water pump near our room. Some repairs needed in the bathroom to maintain its 4 star rating. Massages booked up for 4 days so impossible for short stay visitors.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 14, 2006

    dinner

  • 9/10 Donall ( Young couple) 

    from Dublin , Ireland;IE  on  April 4, 2006

    "we have stayed in this hotel a couple of times now, and would be happy to stay here again." (3304447825)

    this hotel has two great fetures: the location (right beside douglas village, and the south ring road) and the leisure centre (pool, sauna, jacuzzi very nice). pity we didn't book our massage treatments in time - they were fully booked on the friday night. breakfast was very good too.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  March 23, 2006

    "Spacious room and bathroom, central control of heating and air conditioning was great. Breakfast was buffet style. Leisure facilities were good." (3304283216)

    spacioius bathroom and friendly staff

    bar area was not v impressive, alot of young children around . Bowl of Fresh fruit for breakfast please!!!

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