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About the Hotel

Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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Close to the Shandon Steeple
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3.6
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Approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Anglican Georgian Shandon Steeple Church, the 3-star non-smoking Shandon Bells Guest House Cork includes 21 rooms. Featuring a luggage room, this Cork hotel is located right near the Lewis Glucksman Gallery.

Location

The bed & breakfast is nestled 2.1 km from The Lough. The Blarney Castle is about a 15-minute drive from the accommodation, and Cork airport is 5 km away.

Also, the Shandon Bells Cork is merely 1.9 km from St. Patrick's Street.

The hotel provides access to Kent train station, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.

Rooms

The rooms feature coffee and tea making equipment, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio for your convenience. A separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets, are provided.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy Chinese dishes served in Blue Ginger located within reach of Shandon Bells Guest House.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the English Market for fresh local produce and artisan foods.
  • Enjoy live traditional music at Oliver Plunkett pub on weekend nights.
  • Explore the historic Shandon Bells and climb for a stunning view.
  • Taste the famous Cork cheese at their local farmers' markets.
  • Take a stroll along the River Lee for scenic views and photo ops.
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Shandon Bells Guest House offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Economy Twin Room
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Shandon Bells Guest House offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Shandon Bells Guest House Location

Western Road, Cork, Ireland
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Western Road, Cork, Ireland
Nearby
Gallery
Lewis Glucksman Gallery
600 ft
Westbourne Place Waterfront
Annie Moore Statue
2000 ft
Bridge Crossing River Lee
Carrigadrohid Castle
900 ft
Bridge
Donovan's Bridge
300 ft
Restaurants
Safia's
100 ft
Aras Na Greine 21B Western Road
Coffee
1.8 mi
21A Western Road
Joe's and Bros
2100 ft
22 Gillabbey Street
Cafe Depeche
1.0 mi
19 Lancaster Quay
Cissie Youngs
2000 ft
80 Bandon Road
Franciscan Well Brewery
1.3 mi
14B North Mall Cork City
Cameron's Bakery
4600 ft
25a Washington Street West
Domino's Pizza Washington St
4700 ft
26 Washington Street West
La Tana
3400 ft
67a Barrack Street .
Getting around
City Centre
Cork16 min  ·  4300 ft
Airports
Cork Airport (ORK)12 min  ·  4.7 mi
Kerry Airport (KIR)152 min  ·  63.0 mi
Train
Kent Railway Station28 min  ·  1.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Mongolian, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of rooms:
21

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 1534 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
80%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.1/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Location
8.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.0/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 3995 reviews
8.0/10
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