The Metropole is a not-so-hidden gem! A glorious and stately building, this hotel is as enchanting inside as out! The staff are all welcoming, young, and eager to make your stay the best ever. My husband and I visited along with my elderly mother - the staff went out of their way to help her with an accessible, walk in shower room. When the laundry service let down the hotel, the staff kindly offered to provide the service and gallantly stepped in to help! And the food … OMG! High quality and all locally sourced. Lorraine, who works in the kitchen, gave us all sorts of recommendations for Cork and Kinsale - including a terrific fish restaurant called Fishy Fishy, which is a must. Parking at the hotel is a bit tricky, but cheap — adding a valet service would be a nice perk at some point. All in all 5 stars for the Metropole — and I’ll certainly book this place again and again! Thanks to the staff!