Hayfield Manor

A five star review for a five star hotel… Everything here was fantastic… Sumptuous panelling, nooks and crannies… From the greeting at the door to lunch at the bar the day was off to a good start. We then checked in and the room was lovely, spacious and well laid out. Went to the pool and spa, outdoor jacuzzi and a hot hot sauna. Set up nicely for dinner in orchids restaurant which was yum… Breakfast the next morn was amazing… Loads of choice. My overall impression is that it’s the staff that help to make this the experience it is… Excellent staff, super friendly and attentive in the right ways. Already planning a return night during the summer.

Catching up on a trip but stayed here a few days recently… Staff where really hospitable, place is like a jump back to a time where everything ran slower, the world didn’t bustle and there was time to sit back and really soak in the world. Rooms where sumptuous, only complaint was, we had a room above the back garden and I think this might be a commune for smokers as we had to twice call reception to ask for them to get some hush when we wanted to turn in.
Anyhow, a small gripe in the scheme of things as this IMO is a highly recommended hotel, A very classy joint indeed and one I do hope I have the fortune on returning to !

There aren’t enough words to describe how absolutely incredible this place was. After our stay here, we stayed only in castles but to be honest, we wanted to go back to Hayfield! We stayed in Ireland for about 2 weeks and my husband and I both agreed we could have spent the whole trip at Hayfield. Cork is a bit of a crazy city. Narrow streets, driving on the opposite side of the road and fearless pedestrians made it a bit stressful for us Americans so we were glad to find Hayfield up a small hill in the city, but also its own oasis. The staff was phenomenal. They treat you like royalty and are so, so kind. They remember your name, are sincerely interested in making your stay the best of your life, so on and so on. It was our honeymoon and we were upgraded to their most amazing suite. Upon entering the room, we were greeted by fresh lavender (my favorite that the manager made sure I received) and chocolates with a syrup that spelled out «happy honeymoon». Beautiful grounds, amazing food (best fish & chips on the planet), unbelievable tea time and the list goes on. It doesn’t get better than Hayfield. Bliss from the moment you enter. Close to city sites and a very short drive to Blarney Castle. Thank you Hayfield for the unbelievable stay.

In a word this hotel is AWESOME. I have stayed in a lot of hotels in my time but this hotel is head and shoulders above the rest. From the second you enter the grounds until the moment you leave the staff are at your beck and call. All the staff go above and beyond the required standard. The restaurant is sublime and the bar is set in comfortable surroundings. The outdoor hot tub is secluded and relaxing. The staff in the spa are both courteous and professional. The bedrooms are perfectly kitted out and as I stayed there at Christmas we even had our own Christmas tree. The attention to detail is phenomenal with everything from the expensive free shower gel to the luxurious bath robes being perfect. A visit in this hotel is a break away from the world. While being expensive please remember it is truly five star with all the trappings and well worth the extra cash. I can not recommend this hotel highly enough.

Brought here on my birthday by my wonderful boyfriend. What a treat is all I can say. The minute we arrived the staff were so helpful & attentive! Practically unpacked our bags. Room was fab, as it was December we had our very own Xmas treee in room. So cute!!! Supplied dressing gowns and slippers. ade is feel very at home. Breakfast in bed was gorgeous. Everything we had was yummy!!! Was booked in for wonderful massage then at spa! It was lovely. Staff were v nice! Pool and outside hot tub were treat. Anytime we asked staff for something they assisted no problem. Highly recommend can’t wait to go back

Outstanding service from A-​Z ! Nice rooms and grounds as well, short walk to town. Spa was awesome… food was OK, not at the same level as other areas of the property.

I read all the other reviews and I feel I must say this hotel has decent accommodations. However, the staff is bourgeois and pretentious! We were in bed and had someone unlock and open the door to our room and then close it. We were engaged in amorous activities and it all happened so quickly we did not get a look at the person who entered our room but once we realized what happened, I got dressed and went down to the front desk to advise them of what happened. The girl apologized and that was it! No attempt to find out who it was. Nothing else! Just «sorry» and I was supposed to be comfortable staying there? I could barely sleep. We were mortified and a little scared to leave our belongings in the room knowing that anyone could come in at any time apparently so we carried our bags out to the car when we left! No one ever contacted us further or did or said anything to try and help the situation. Our stay was horrible and I do not recommend this hotel to anyone who values their privacy.

Hayfield Manor is a delightful and intimate hotel set in a manor house at the top of a hill in Cork. This is a 5 Star hotel with attention to service details. And good reason it has earned top rank among Cork hotels.
It is suitable for business or couples wanting to get away and be pampered. It is a small hotel, actually, with limited number of rooms. We reserved the library for a private client discussion with coffee and tea served. Perfect.
Many nice touches. Check-​in is at a desk. You are escorted to your room by the front desk person, and the hotel services are explained including a spa and indoor heated pool. Several fine dining choices.
We checked out the Orchids Room for breakfast as well as the Manor Bar with several beers on tap for drinks including some local brewskies. Delightful Irish breakfast with variety of fresh fruit and juices.
Pluses:
+ Friendly and attentive staff
+ Free Wi-​Fi
+ Comfy beds
+ Beauty of the grounds
+ 20 Minutes from airport and 10 mins from train station via taxis
= 1 mile walk/​taxis to downtown area.
— Only Gripe: Been years since I’ve been in a hotel with physical room keys with room number attached. No record of who comes in and out of your room. No electronic control over access. Physical keys may be quaint, but seems dated and an insecure way to operate a hotel
Tip: Negotiate a room rate that includes breakfast for a better deal. My room rate excluded breakfast, and that was a mistake.

Gorgeous hotel in Cork. Service is outstanding everywhere: Bart the doorman, check in, turn down and wait staff. The rooms were a good size and quite luxurious. Front desk called in a reservation at nearby restaurant we really wanted to try. We had drinks afterwards at the hotel and weren’t disappointed. Breakfast the next morning was great. One of the nicest places we staying during our trip to Ireland in October 2013.

We took a trip to Ireland last week — and booked only 5 star hotels. This one was our favorite for rooms, service, cleanliness. And lots of action in the hotel. Kids, bar action, nice people. We stayed at other hotels that seemed like funeral parlors! I have to give the room location a 1 though. We wanted a non-​smoking room yet seemed to be placed on a smoking floor or at least the room next door was smoking? Hate the smell and it seeped into our room. Was not happy and they were fully booked so we couldn’t be moved. But great location — walking distance to pubs, college and 30 min. to Cobh and Blarney. Just double check your non-​smoking room for smoking neighbors before unpacking!

Hayfield Manor is a beautiful, elegant property. I have greatly enjoyed my stay here. Walking into the Hayfield Manor at the end of the day is like taking a step back in time away from the hustle and bustle of 21^st century life.
The rooms are not large but they are comfortable and beautifully furnished. The grounds of the hotel are a joy to explore. I went on a daily jog around the college and lough each morning which allowed me to explore a bit of the neighborhood. I’m told that when class is in session that the traffic around the college is quite congested so you might want to build that into your plans for a stay here.
The service is the feature of this hotel which will bring me back to stay again. My original plan was to rent a car at the Cork Airport but Hertz didn’t have the car available that I had requested. Hertz’s advice was to wait for their shuttle bus or walk 30 minutes back to the main terminal to catch a taxi. I called the Hayfield and a car was immediately dispatched to pick me up and my room was ready when I arrived at the hotel. This is just one instance where the staff at the Hayfield went above and beyond to take care of me during my stay.
On a side note, if you are on the fence about renting a car. My advice is don’t. Especially if you are an American, the challenges of navigating unfamiliar traffic patterns is not worth the hassle in my opinion.
A full Irish breakfast was included in my room rate; I would highly recommend breakfast at the Hayfield. Fresh fruit, juices, pastry, cereals and other delicious continental breakfast items are just the warm up for an Irish breakfast of eggs, ham, sausage, potatoes, grilled tomatoes and more. Now you see why I took a jog each morning to build my appetite for this wonderful breakfast.
The pub and restaurants in the hotel are also good. I had a pint each night at the pub while chatting with the bar keeper. He was able to suggest local beers like the Rebel Red which is brewed just a few miles from the Hayfield Manor. I would also recommend the Irish Ribeye at Orchids, it was a great steak that I enjoyed a great deal.
Thank you Hayfield, I can’t wait to see you on my next business trip to Cork!

This is a stately, wonderful, gracious, old fashioned beautiful hotel with service that is top notch. Bart, the doorman who is in attendance some of the time (not enough!) seems like a fixture, a legend in his own time. He directed us on a driving tour that we would not have figured out with any of the 7 guidebooks that we had. The breakfasts were divine. I had the full Irish breakfast and it was fantastic. We had dinner at Orchids, and while the wine list was quite lacking (seems to be a common problem in Ireland) the sommelier was French and she was delightful.
The food at Orchids was very classic Escoffier inspired cooking, so although it was not modern and exciting, everything was done to perfection. The gardens, the bar, the library were all understated and elegant. We were able to select from many fine Irish whiskeys.
The room was simple, luxurious, elegant. The location of this hotel is very private, quiet, and secluded. Loved it!

I’ve stayed here a number of times. The first when still living in Cork for a special occasion and the service was so good I kind-​of find myself making excuses to go back.
The service on first staying there was impeccable, but when coming back for the second time we were made to feel like good friends. The doorman Bart (a bit of a legend by the way) welcomed us back as did the General manager Ettienne. On mentioning that I was a special occasion when asked, we were upgraded to a suite.
We ate in the restaurant (Perrots) Prices for dinner (including the excellent wine list) were very reasonable for a five star hotel (in my experience this is pretty rare in Ireland) and the food quality was excellent and well presented.
Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Cork.

The Hayfield Manor hotel has got to be one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in and truly one of the best in all of Ireland.
We stayed here over a long weekend while I had business in Cork and did some sightseeing on the weekend. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in the Cork area. We were visiting the Ring of Kerry and Cobh and found it to be a great comfortable jumping off point.
The hotel itself is about a kilometer from the Cork city center right next to the University, which is also nice for a stroll around. I did walk to and from the hotel to Cork city center, but it is a bit of a hike and we opted for taxis most of the time, in particular to the train station which is about a 15 min taxi ride.
The hotel grounds were beautiful with a great stone entry way and well manicured plants throughout the property. My 18 month old son loved walking out front and we discovered a little aviary and bunny pin out in front which he enjoyed. The hotel has two restaurants and an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi and some nice looking small garden in the back as well.
All of the staff were incredibly friendly from the check-​in staff to those cleaning the rooms, who always made an effort to say hello and good morning with a smile. I really like the check-​in process which they allow you to sit down at a small desk in the front very casually and complete your check in rather than at an awkward desk. It made things much more enjoyable and really set the mood of the place.
I visited in mid November and all of the Christmas decorations were up and it was very beautifully decorated. The grand staircase in the lobby and the always glowing fireplace make the place very inviting.
We were traveling with our 18 month old son and they added a baby crib and refrigerator for our milk for no additional charge which I think showed they are very family friendly. They also had some specific baby oriented packages for those interested.
If you stay here, definitely include the breakfast. It was included with our room rate and I am so glad that I didn’t choose another special. The breakfast is probably the best I have seen at any hotel or even any restaurant. I couldn’t believe how incredible it was and only wish I had more of an appetite or more days to enjoy more breakfast! You order breakfast from a menu which is brought to your table along with coffee, cappuccino, tea, etc. but you also have in additional to this several tables of top quality cold options in the side room including smoked salmon, quality meats and cheeses, bloody mary mixes, several types of juices, several types of breads and croissants and top quality fruit as well.
I will definately choose the Hayfield Manor for all future trips to Cork.

Excellent Hôtel and Excellent food !
The staff is very helpfull and Kind.
Children are Well accepted.
Globally, the ambiance is very quiet as Well in the Nice rooms than in the commun places. The swimming pool and it’s facilities are great !
We had à meal in the bistrot, with good meat, good pastas, served with nice smiles.
Mythe breakfast is testfull, done with fresh products, served in the formal restaurant. But everybody remains with cool dressings and sportwears.
The guests are from all aged.
I can say that this hôtel is the best i have seen in Ireland, in the list of 5 stars and palaces, during a trip of 2 weeks.
Do not hesitate to come and enjoy it, if you don’t care about high prices. But once is Never too bad !

This was overall the most impressive hotel we visited in almost two weeks driving around Ireland. If this hotel was not in Cork there would literally be nothing wrong with it. I enjoyed Cork, it just wasn’t my favorite city.
We stayed here for two nights recently. I will give you some highlights:
We arrived after driving all day from Dublin. With all the sites and getting lost 40 or 50 times (GPS was only 8 Euros more a day but our organizer decided against it) we didn’t get to the hotel until almost midnight on a Sunday night. The staff was incredibly professional and patient. We were a boisterous and curious group of eight people. I don’t know how the poor woman at reception kept her composure as we fired off question after question, many times on top of one another.
The indoor pool area, spa area, and gym were excellent.
The breakfast was quite good. We had breakfast there twice and a drink before going to Kinsale. So we didn’t get to try the restaurant for dinner. The bar area is warm with dark woods and comfortable sofas.
One night after returning from Kinsale, we noticed that all the pubs were closed after dinner. The man on duty served us drinks for a few hours in the library. That is what I call good service. He never made a big deal and was very upbeat and professional about it, even though it was after midnight.
The gardens outside are nice.
My room was huge. The bathroom has a separate tub and shower stall. They served us chocolates, tea and water in our room when we arrived.
The staff is really efficient. One of the ladies at the front desk was able to get us reservations at two of the best restaurants in Kinsale even though we asked last minute.
If you have to be in Cork or choose to be, definitely stay in The Hayfield Manor. It’s amazing.
Enjoy!

Stayed here July 2011. This was a beautiful hotel stay, the room and the grounds were very nice. What put this hotel over the top was the on-​site restaurant. Had by far the best dinner and drinks on our 10 day trek through Ireland. While Cork was not my favorite city in Ireland, the hotel clearly was.

I was here for a night (my first time in Cork), & I was completely swept off my feet. The staff were some of the most courteous and patient I’d seen: we three were up late, quietly chatting in their main drawing room, when a gaggle of other guests and their friends (other bands who were staying at the hotel that night) drunkenly swaggered in with the impression that it was a brilliant idea to turn the quiet, relaxed main floor into a raucous party room. At 3 a.m., no less. Aside from a few pursed lips, the staff handled the situation with admirable aplomb (somebody who had worked the similar night before even had the insight to remove the piano from the room that night — somewhat rescuing the sleep of the guests upstairs).
The next morning dawned clear and bright, and we drifted downstairs for the included breakfast. Delightful; refined. Followed by a swim in their indoor pool, a steam room session, and a dip in their jacuzzi (as it was still morning, we had the whole place to ourselves. YES.). A walk around the grounds later (check out the rabbits & birds!), and we were on our way back to Dublin, feeling we’d been blessed.
Definite recommend.
Postscript: A caveat to this review — we didn’t have to pay for the rooms, as the venue that hosted the band I accompanied had paid for it. Something to keep in mind.

Couple of recession beating nights before the IMF breaks us altogether. Mind you, at an eye-​watering € 200 a night sans breakfast it would do an EU Commissioner proud. Great location, beautiful rooms. Apart from the irritating piano player in the lobby, nothing bad to sat about this oasis of tranquility 1 mile from Cork city. Highly recommended — apart from the price.