Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork
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A top accommodation choice in Ireland’s second-biggest city; easy access to the airport and to the heart of the city and a variety of attractions, including the Blarney Stone.
Summary of reviewsThe Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Little Island Cork receives mixed reviews about its location with some guests finding it too far from the city center and others appreciating its proximity to Cork. The breakfast options are also inconsistent with some guests enjoying a good selection while others finding the buffet to be uninviting. The dining options for dinner are hit or miss with some guests enjoying the food and drink while others experience long wait times and poor quality. The hotel's rooms are generally comfortable and spacious with some issues such as stains and poor heating systems reported. The cleanliness of the hotel is also inconsistent. However, the hotel's staff is consistently praised for their friendly and professional service. The spa facilities are a highlight of the hotel with guests enjoying the hydrotherapy suite and steam room. The gym and pool facilities are also praised, although some guests mention issues with broken showers and cold pool water. Finally, guests appreciate the hotel's comfortable beds and pillows.
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Retreat features 9 treatment rooms; its services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments and facials.
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Accessible path of travel, bathroom and parking, roll-in shower and in-room accessibility.
Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
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About Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork
Guest Reviews
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork has received mixed reviews about its location. While some guests praised the hotel's ideal location for a city visit and its proximity to the motorway, others found it too far from the city center and experienced traffic noise at the front of the hotel. However, many guests appreciated the convenience of the nearby train station that provided easy access to Cork. Some guests noted that the location was in an industrial area outside of town, but this was not always seen as a negative as those with a car found it to be a perfect spot. Overall, the verdict on the hotel's location was positive with many guests citing its proximity to Cork City and Mahon Point as a major plus.
The breakfast options at Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork are a mixed bag according to guest reviews. Some guests praised the excellent, impressive and super breakfast with lots of choice at the buffet and a good choice of quality herbal teas. Others found the breakfast buffet to be cold and uninviting with pre-cooked, low-quality produce provided. There were decent selections of pastries, but the hot food at the buffet could have been fresher, particularly the bacon and scrambled eggs. A few guests were disappointed with the limited gluten-free options, no milk/sugar on the table and had to look for staff. Though breakfast in bed is available, some guests found the breakfast to be poor or pure crap while breakfast and dinner were not included in their rooms. The food in the restaurant, however, was really nice, excellent and good value for money. Overall, there are good options at breakfast with some inconsistency in quality but it can be enjoyed for a good start to the day.
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork offers a range of dining options for guests, including a pub and two restaurants. While some guests found that the food and drink was great and lovely, others had a less positive experience. Some guests had lunch for large groups and found it to be excellent, while others had to wait a long time for their food to arrive and found that their orders were incorrect. There were also some complaints about the quality of the food with overcooked fish and poor salads being mentioned. Some guests were disappointed that there was no information booklet about facilities or room service charges and that the quality of the food for both breakfast and room service was not very good. The hotel's brasserie was found not to be as good as expected and some guests were not impressed with the vegetables served at dinner. Additionally, some guests found that the overall meal was expensive. Note that some guests mentioned that the restaurant was closed, either for renovation or because the staff informed them that the kitchen closes early and there is no room service available late at night.
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork is a great hotel with comfortable and spacious rooms, although some guests found heavy stains on their assigned rooms. Visitors appreciated the modern style and cleanliness of the hotel's rooms. Unfortunately, some guests experienced issues such as no AC, non-working TVs, a poor heating system and cold rooms. On the other hand, others praised the comfort of the beds and pillows, good shower and perfectly placed TV. The spaciousness of the rooms allowed families to book family rooms with bunk beds, although some were disappointed with the cramped feeling in rooms with too many beds. Some rooms had beautiful layouts and colour coding and one of the best many guests had ever stayed in. The hotel is well-maintained with friendly staff and facilities to match. However, there were instances of stains on carpets, a terrible smell, draughty windows, a poor heating system and bathrooms that were not entirely clean. Despite the issues mentioned, guests found the hotel good value for money and a place they would consider revisiting.
Guests of the Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Little Island Cork have consistently praised the hotel's comfortable beds and pillows. Many guests have noted the exceptional comfort of the beds with multiple reviewers emphasizing how quiet and cosy the rooms were. Despite some guests being disappointed with the two single beds pushed together, the mattresses themselves were regularly described as "super comfy," "comfy," "very comfortable," or "extremely comfortable." The thin duvets were the only critique in regards to the beds. Furthermore, the family rooms were a popular choice with many commenting on how pleasantly spacious they were. Additionally, when booking adjoining rooms, guests found that the single door separating the rooms provided privacy while still being accessible.
Guests have mixed opinions about the cleanliness of Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork. While some describe the hotel as very clean, fresh and spotless, others raised concerns about the unclean bathrooms, dirty banquettes, stains on the carpet and dusty surfaces. The lobby and the corridor leading to the rooms were not always cleaned adequately. There were complaints of gum stuck to the bed, items left in the room and even used fake eyelashes. In contrast, some guests appreciated the impeccable room service, spacious and comfortable bedrooms with fresh bed quilts and clean and modern facilities. Overall, the hotel appears to require more routine cleaning checks to maintain a consistently clean environment.
According to guest reviews, the staff at the Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Little Island Cork are consistently described as friendly, helpful and professional. Some guests mentioned specific staff members by name, highlighting their exceptional service. While there were a few complaints about slow bar service and some staff members having poor attitudes, the majority of reviews praise the staff's world-class high-quality customer service. The reception, conference and spa staff were all mentioned as being exceptionally accommodating and welcoming. The restaurant staff received mixed reviews with some guests noting issues with their booking or slow service, but others saying the staff were lovely and polite. Overall, the hotel's staff received positive reviews from guests.
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Little Island Cork is highly praised by guests for its spa facilities. Despite being busy at times, guests enjoyed the swimming pool and spa, especially the hydrotherapy suite and steam room which were included in the room price. Therapists at the spa were described as exceptional and providing excellent treatments. The pool and sauna were also popular among guests, although some mentioned that the pool was freezing cold. The jacuzzi and jets were not in the best condition, but overall, the spa and gym facilities were really nice. The spa corridor to the pool added to the luxurious experience and the spacious rooms with exceptional spa services made guests feel pampered.
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork offers an excellent leisure centre with impressive spa and gym facilities. Guests have access to a new and clean sauna and the gym is praised as very good with no particular complaints. The hotel's gym is enjoyed by many guests, who appreciate the good facilities and opportunities to stay fit during their stay. Overall, visitors have nothing specific to fault with the gym and leisure centre, which are considered a real highlight of this hotel.
The Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa in Little Island Cork boasts an amazing leisure center with excellent facilities, including a magnificent swimming pool that many guests have raved about. However, some guests have found the pool to be slightly cold and with too much chlorine. Unfortunately, a few guests had negative experiences with broken showers and jets, making the swim area seem run down. Despite this, the pool area remains popular with easy access and friendly staff. Overall, guests have found the swimming pool to be one of the nicest they have seen to date but have suggested that the hotel needs to up their game to maintain the high standard.
Yes, Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork.
No, Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork.
Yes, Radisson BLU Hotel & Spa, Little Island Cork has a gym.
