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Shandon Bells Guest House

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Shandon Bells Guest House, Western Road, Cork
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3.95
HOTEL RATING: 
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3.95 out of 5 (2203 Ratings)
1.7 miles Virgin Media Park Cork
v8 mins driving
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Hotel Description
On the banks of the River Lee Shandon Bells offers bright classically furnished rooms with LCD TVs and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy on-site private fishing on the river. Each room includes satellite channels on its wall-mounted LCD TV as well as free WiFi access. There is a private bathroom and hairdryer along with tea/coffee facilities and welcome sweets. Guests at Shandon Bells Guest House can order a buffet breakfast or hearty full Irish breakfasts for a surcharge. The famous English Market in Cork is just a 10-minute walk away. The main entrance of University College Cork is less than a minute's walk away and the bustling shops and restaurants of St Patrick's Street are only 15 minutes' walk away.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Room Service
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Coffee shop
` Fishing
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Private check-in/check-out
` Shared lounge/TV area
` On-site parking
` 24-hour security
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Sun Deck
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Electric vehicle charging station
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Food delivery
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)

Shandon Bells Guest House Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.95 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sue Tue, 24 June 2025

Good choice.

Liked: The staff were helpful and hospitable. The property was close to the city.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Christina Mon, 23 June 2025

Comfortable accommodation in a good...

Liked: We arrived early and were accommodated without a fuss. We had a lovely room on the ground floor which was spacious and charming with original features and it was very clean and comfortable.The car parking was very good, the location was great as we could easily walk into the city centre.
Disliked: No complaints at all.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anna Mon, 23 June 2025

Good location clean and tidy...

Liked: The location, and the room. I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel, it definitely looks better than the pictures suggest. Also nice to be able to use the private terrace to drink some cool water as it was exceptionally hot weather. Bed was comfortable and the traffic noise wasn't an issue as we were facing the riverside.
Disliked: I alerted the very helpful reception staff to the dangerously hot water in the bathroom (I had tried to use the shower). The lady I spoke to about it was very professional and immediately noted it down. I wanted to ensure no one else used the shower in room 11 before it was looked at by the staff.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

John Mon, 23 June 2025

Passable

Liked: Breakfast.
Disliked: Entry to car park was off a busy road with a bus lane to navigate.Ridiculous 25mm in front of the wash basin.

2

Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

Kelly Sun, 22 June 2025

Disappointing

Liked: Location
Disliked: Location of sink in toilet. Overall uncleanliness.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Judith Sun, 22 June 2025

Very good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Sarah Sun, 22 June 2025

For what we needed it...

Liked: Great location
Disliked: Our room was a bit noisy with outside patio directly nearby and room next door with loud tv. However, staff was excellent!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Fiona Sun, 22 June 2025

Very good

Disliked: 2 pin hairdryer no 2 pin socket

1

Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Tracy Sun, 22 June 2025

No place I would ever...

Liked: The location.
Disliked: Most everything else. It’s a very confusing layout. And it’s not clean. The bedroom window wouldn’t stay tilted without falling. The shower was moldy. The hallways were dirty. And when I went to use the kettle there was mold in it. Plus it didn’t fit in the sink to get water. Which when you turned the sink on, the water shot out of the sink and down the front of your pants. The shower worked, but didn’t shut off… just not a good experience at all.

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Poor - 1.0 out of 5

Wendy Sun, 22 June 2025

Unloved, overpriced and unfriendly staff.

Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Unfriendly staff. Felt impersonal and not welcoming . The place is in desperate need of renovating . We parked our car and were told to move it as apparently another guest had reserved space ! - no signage to say so. Wouldn’t recommend staying here . Overpriced too.

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Shandon Bells Guest House Western Road, Cork