Malay Kitchen in Cork

12/07/2025: I went there on business and took my parents along to treat them to a small holiday. We had a lovely time at the hotel. It’s aged pretty well considering it is a historical building. The cooked food at breakfast was nice and the dinner at the restaurant very good as well, and felt unexpectedly upscale. The only thing to improve would be the shower in the room I had, to get hotter water. The staff were absolutely super great and helpful. I would certainly stay there again, especially given the nice location.

12/07/2025: The hotel's best asset is its location. Just cross the river and you're on St. Patrick's Street, the heart of the city's shopping district. Otherwise... it's very beautiful from the outside, with a very attentive reception area with very friendly staff, a lovely bar/breakfast spot overlooking the river, and little else. The hotel doesn't have its own parking, which is understandable given its location, but the deal with the nearby parking lot isn't that cheap. If I remember correctly, I paid €12 for one day. The room had a bathtub, not a shower, and it was very noisy. You could hear people on the street until 3 a.m. Not good. Breakfast was included in the morning, but it was a shame only the cold buffet was available; hot dishes were paid for separately.