The luxury Imperial Hotel is a timeless landmark in the heart of Cork City. Our boutique Cork hotel enjoys an unrivaled setting in the centre of the pedestrianised zone in Cork City. The world famous English Market and the bustling main shopping districts of Patrick Street and Oliver Plunkett Street are all right on our doorstep. Steeped in over 200 years of history and tradition including Cork's very first hotel, The Imperial Hotel is regarded by many as the ‘Grande Dame’ of Cork.