The River Lee
| The River Lee | |
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| Former names | Jurys Cork Hotel |
| Hotel chain | The Doyle Collection |
| General information | |
| Address | Western Road |
| Town or city | Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°53′46″N 8°29′06″W / 51.896146°N 8.484866°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Renovated | 2006 |
| Owner | PV Doyle Hotels |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | HJ Lyons Architects |
| Developer | O’Callaghan Properties |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 132 superior rooms, 50 deluxe rooms |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Number of bars | 1 |
| Facilities | Bar, restaurant, free Wi-Fi, gym, 20m pool, 24 hour room service, library, laundry/dry-cleaning, disability access, electric vehicle charging stations, business centre and floor, executive lounge |
| Parking | Free underground car parking (150 spaces) |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The River Lee is a 4 star hotel in Cork, a city in south-west Ireland. The hotel is located on a bend of the River Lee, with which it shares a name. As of July 2018, the hotel is owned by PV Doyle Hotels and is part of The Doyle Collection hotel group[1], having first opened in 1963 before being renovated in 2006.[2]
History[edit]
The hotel replaces the original Jurys Cork Hotel[3] which was built in 1963 by the Intercontinental Hotel Group and became a member of the Jurys Hotel Group in 1972. The hotel was a landmark in Cork and welcomed such famous guests as Michael Jackson[4].
Architecture[edit]
Built in 2006, the building features full height windows throughout, as well as a number of natural materials, such as slate, stone, marble and wood fuse.[5] The choice of materials was allegedly a reflection of the location, next to the River Lee, and the industrial heritage of the site that the property is located on. It was the terminus of the famous Muskerry tramlines that operated from the site from 1880 to 1920’s and acted as a key transport link between North Cork and the City. The slate in the lobby reflects the colour of the engine of the tram, and the lines on the floor leading to the bar are a nod to the train tracks, with the entrance ways to the bar reflecting the carriages. The artwork on the right hand side of the corridor was a commission awarded to Anita Groener, and again acknowledges the historical significance of the site.
A proportion of the tram track can be seen on the terrace as this was unearthed when the hotel was built in 2006. The hotel was designed by Henry J Lyons architects who won an architectural award for its design.
The art on each floor acknowledges famous characters in Cork life and includes Jack Lynch, Christy Ring, Frank O Connor, Sean O Riada and Michael Collins. The artist who provided the paintings was student of the year at the nearby Crawford School of Art. His name is Ray Murphy.
Location[edit]
The River Lee is located on western road in the centre of Cork city, in south-west Ireland.[6] The property was built on one of the bends in the River Lee, the river that flows past the hotel, of which it is also named after.[7] The building is approx. 10 minutes from Patrick St.
Awards and Accolades[edit]
2015[edit]
- National Hospitality Awards - Business Hotel of the Year (finalist)
- Irish Accommodation Services Award - Silver
2014[edit]
- Irish Accommodation Services Award - Gold
2013[edit]
- Expedia - Insider Select Awards
- Chambers Ireland - CSR Awards
- Chinese Tourist Welcome Award - Bronze[8]
- National Learning Network - Recognition Award
- CIE Excellence Award
- Georgina Campbell - Best Irish Business Hotel
- TripAdvisor - Top 25 Overall Travellers Choice Award[9]
2012[edit]
- Georgina Campbell Best Business Hotel Award - Finalist F&B Manager
- Irish Hospitality Institute
- Repak National Hospitality Award
- Gold Medal Awards - 4 Star Hotel Runner Up
- National Learning Network - Employer Excellence Award
2011[edit]
- Best Business Hotel Award - Overall Winner
- Green Hospitality Award – Gold Award Winner
- Expedia - Insider Excellence Award
- National Learning Network - Employer Excellence Award
- TripAdvisor - Excellence Award
2010[edit]
- Best Business Hotel Award - Winner (one of 4)
2009[edit]
- Best Business Hotel Award - Winner (one of 4)
- Gold Medal Awards - Finalist 4 Star Hotel Category
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Doyle Collection emerges after €200m brand transformation to mark 50th anniversary". Boutique Hotelier. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "River Lee Hotel on offer for €25m". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Jurys Hotel in Cork makes slick rebrand to The River Lee Hotel". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "25 years since 'king of pop' Michael Jackson bossed Páirc Uí Chaoimh". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "The River Lee Hotel". Telegraph. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Expands Portfolio with The Doyle Collection's 8 Hotels in England, Ireland & Washington, D.C." Hospitalitynet. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Why Cork cuisine is a winner – for business or leisure". Director Publications. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "The River Lee Hotel says 'Huān Yíng' to Chinese tourists!". Irish Hotels Federation. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ↑ "Cork's River Lee Hotel shows off €500,000 patio upgrade". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
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