SOMA 2 in Cork

12/05/2025: The location is great, plus the building gives a very cozy vibe. Room size was good. The bath tub was slippery, almost fell 3-4 times while showering. Service was decent The breakfast staff were a bit rude there was no one at the counter to guide us to our table after waiting for 10 mins, we went ourselves and the staff came and said we can’t sit without checking with them by the way we were the only ones there no one else, don’t know what the fuss was about. Can skip the breakfast not worth the price. Rest was decent

09/05/2025: Stayed for one night for a day visit, stopping over between country-side travel and heading back to Dublin. Elegant traditional decor mixed with some modern touches. Complimentary coffee-tea setup in the bedroom, but there were no water bottles in the rooms. Surprisingly, the tableware lacked quality. The spoons in the room were made of a soft metal that would bend as I gently pressed my tea bag. And when I went to the restaurant downstairs for a cup of tea, the ceramic creamer had a chip. Hmm. I’ll ignore that on the stars since the lovely young woman gave it to me on the house even if we didn’t get the complementary breakfast since my family will be going to the English market first thing in the morning when they are all ready to go. Some scent of cow fields wafting up to the outdoor patio. But after a while of sitting out there the nose adjusts. And I used to live near cow farms, in Kent, Connecticut. So for me, that’s just nature and sentimentality😂 I encountered comfortable beds! Modernized and clean bathroom with a double sink. Perfect for the designated driver (moi) after three hours of exhausting, winding, hilly driving for an American who is trying left-side driving for the first time! Gentle-mannered staff. Heated toilet seats in the downstairs ladies room! And early morning bird song and a sunrise accompanied me on the outdoor patio.