Price: €70.00 – €150.00 pp
Guests: 220
Bedrooms: 95
Description
Description
The Metropole Hotel Cork is a sophisticated and timeless wedding venue located in the heart of Cork City, offering an elegant setting for all couples looking to celebrate their wedding day in a historic yet contemporary space. With over 128 years of experience hosting weddings, the hotel combines iconic charm with modern comfort and exceptional service.
Whether you’re planning a micro wedding, intimate celebration, or a larger wedding reception, the Metropole Hotel offers flexible wedding packages and a variety of beautifully appointed spaces to suit different guest numbers and styles. Our experienced and welcoming Wedding Team works closely with every couple to create a celebration that reflects your vision, values, and individuality.
Choose from a range of elegant venues, including our renowned Ballroom with views over the River Lee, ideal for dining and dancing into the evening. For smaller receptions, the Merchant Lee Restaurant and Douglas Vance Suite provide stylish, intimate alternatives without compromising on atmosphere or elegance. The hotel also offers on-site accommodation and unique suites, allowing you and your guests to relax and enjoy the celebrations in comfort.
Our talented culinary team creates carefully curated wedding menus, with options to accommodate dietary requirements and preferences, all delivered with attentive and professional service. Centrally located and easily accessible, the Metropole Hotel Cork offers a welcoming, inclusive space where love is celebrated in all its forms, and unforgettable memories are made.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Chloe Ryan
Warm congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for considering The Metropole Hotel Cork. We would be delighted to help you create a wedding that is truly yours. With elegant spaces, flexible packages, exceptional service, and over 128 years of experience, we invite you to visit and discover how your celebration could unfold in our iconic city-centre venue.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1897
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
100
Overview of Metropole Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
220
Reception Capacity
220
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
95
Sleeps No. of People
180
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Metropole Hotel
Pricing for Metropole Hotel
What's Included?
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Cutlery included
Reviews (11)
(11)
- SSimon Murphy21/06/2023The Metropole is one of the best The Metropole is one of the bestLast July my wife and I stayed in The Metropole and I asked about a deal on a nice room for our 40th wedding anniversary and we were we got the best room in the house , and right from the minute we arrived the staff were so nice and so helpful we have stayed in other hotels in Cork The Metropole is one of the best and so central for a Cork walk about a great weekend Thanks to all the staff in the Met.Last July my wife and I stayed in The Metropole and I asked about a deal on a nice room for our 40th wedding anniversary and we were we got the best room in the house , and right from the minute we arrived the staff were so nice and so helpful we have stayed in other hotels in Cork The Metropole is one of the best and so central for a Cork walk about a great weekend Thanks to all the staff in the Met.
- SSalvatore Senis21/06/2023Excellent experience. Excellent experience.I have organised my wedding there. Excellent experience.I have organised my wedding there. Excellent experience.
- RRobert Robinson21/06/2023Brilliant Wedding venueBrilliant Wedding venueHad our wedding reception here 38 years ago brilliant then and even better now.😊 …Had our wedding reception here 38 years ago brilliant then and even better now.😊 …
- DDenise Bennett White21/06/2023A very special intimate weddingA very special intimate weddingWe stayed here all weekend for a very special intimate wedding and from the moment our car pulled up at the door to leaving 2 days later, the service was exceptional!! John & Janice made us feel so welcome with a few giggles along the way. Nothing was an issue for them and they made us feel like we were the only people in the hotel. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and John in particular was a tonic!! John & Janice are a great duo and the hotel are lucky to have them both.We stayed here all weekend for a very special intimate wedding and from the moment our car pulled up at the door to leaving 2 days later, the service was exceptional!! John & Janice made us feel so welcome with a few giggles along the way. Nothing was an issue for them and they made us feel like we were the only people in the hotel. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and John in particular was a tonic!! John & Janice are a great duo and the hotel are lucky to have them both.
- MMichael Kelly 221/06/2023Everything is deserving of our 5 star rating .Everything is deserving of our 5 star rating .Recently had our wedding there, our events manager Eoghan was top class, he wouldn't do enough for us , the staff, food and hotel were deserving of our 5 star rating .Recently had our wedding there, our events manager Eoghan was top class, he wouldn't do enough for us , the staff, food and hotel were deserving of our 5 star rating .
- DDaniel Cahill21/06/2023"A Magical Celebration: Our Wedding Experience"A Magical Celebration: Our Wedding ExperienceThe Metropole Hotel in Cork City is an exceptional wedding venue that provides outstanding service, attention to detail, and professionalism. The hotel's event manager, Eoghan, was extremely responsive and attentive to our needs, and his organizational skills were exceptional. The staff were warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, treating us like royalty from the moment we arrived. The hotel's exceptional service, outstanding food, and attention to detail made our wedding day truly magical.The Metropole Hotel in Cork City is an exceptional wedding venue that provides outstanding service, attention to detail, and professionalism. The hotel's event manager, Eoghan, was extremely responsive and attentive to our needs, and his organizational skills were exceptional. The staff were warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive, treating us like royalty from the moment we arrived. The hotel's exceptional service, outstanding food, and attention to detail made our wedding day truly magical.
- SSalvatore Senis20/06/2023Excellent experience.Excellent experience.I have organised my wedding there. Excellent experience.I have organised my wedding there. Excellent experience.
- RRobert Robinson20/06/2023brilliant then and even better now.😊 …brilliant then and even better now.😊 …Had our wedding reception here 38 years ago brilliant then and even better now.😊 …Had our wedding reception here 38 years ago brilliant then and even better now.😊 …
- DDenise Bennett White20/06/2023the service was exceptional!!the service was exceptional!!I’m not normally one to write reviews, but this one is a must!! We stayed here all weekend for a very special intimate wedding and from the moment our car pulled up at the door to leaving 2 days later, the service was exceptional!! John & Janice made us feel so welcome with a few giggles along the way. Nothing was an issue for them and they made us feel like we were the only people in the hotel. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and John in particular was a tonic!!I’m not normally one to write reviews, but this one is a must!! We stayed here all weekend for a very special intimate wedding and from the moment our car pulled up at the door to leaving 2 days later, the service was exceptional!! John & Janice made us feel so welcome with a few giggles along the way. Nothing was an issue for them and they made us feel like we were the only people in the hotel. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and John in particular was a tonic!!
- MMichael Kelly 220/06/2023Top classTop classRecently had our wedding there, our events manager Eoghan was top class, he wouldn't do enough for us , the staff, food and hotel were deserving of our 5 star rating .Recently had our wedding there, our events manager Eoghan was top class, he wouldn't do enough for us , the staff, food and hotel were deserving of our 5 star rating .
Location & Contact Details for Metropole Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Metropole Hotel
Metropole Hotel Wedding Showcase - Cork
15th February 2026
Experience the timeless elegance of The Metropole Hotel at our Wedding Fair on 15th February. Meet our dedicated wedding team to gather inspiration and speak to our Chef about our menus.
FAQs
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What is the price of a wedding at The Metropole Hotel
Our Wedding packages being at €70.00 per person, we welcome all couples to come view the hotel and meet with our coordinator to discuss preferences and budgets.
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