Cobh, formally known as Queenstown is a town so steeped in history and heritage that you will find it easy to step back in time and savor the experiences of bygone eras.

From the moment you arrive you will appreciate our hospitality, welcome our friendliness and marvel in the history that surrounds you, nothing is taken for granted, after three generations experience tells us that excellence is the key.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the lounges, read a book by the fire, take a dip in the pool, or watch the liners dock from our private roof garden, whatever you choose our courteous staff will do their utmost to make your stay a truly enjoyable experience
Swimming Pool will re-open Monday 12th May until Sunday 31st August 2008.
Opening times 9am-6pm Monday to Sunday (excluding Private Hire times).

The Commodore Hotel is renowned for its individual personal service. Guests return time and time again for the warm welcome, courtesy and charm. It unites the atmosphere of an old world hotel with the ambience and amenities expected by today's discerning guests.

States Restaurant

Enjoy Candlelit dinner overlooking the harbour - the perfect way to relax and unwind after a busy day.

Dining in States Restaurant is a gourmet treat, where we have gained a reputation for fine food offering creative and versatile menus. Using the finest of Irish ingredients our chefs create mouth watering dishes in the traditional Irish and Mediterranean styles.

Welcoming aromas, fine wines and professional service with a warm smile offer the perfect accompaniment to your individually chosen menu.

O'Sheas Bar (formerly The Maritime Bar)
There are many opportunities to relax, unwind and soak up the friendly atmosphere in the bars and lounge areas of the Commodore Hotel.

Visitors may choose to dine informally in O'Sheas Bar with Carvery or Early Bird Menu amid the fine collection of maritime memorabilia, relax in the bar with our resident musicians and friendly locals or simply disappear to the lounge and sit by the fire.

Whatever you choose you are assured of discreet professional service with a warm smile at all times.

HISTORY

The Commodore Hotel was built in 1854, consisting of fifty sitting and sleeping arrangements, two coffee rooms, a billiards room and fresh and salt water baths. The hotel is recorded to be one of the first purpose built hotel's in Ireland.

The first record of an event in the Commodore Hotel was in the Cork Examiner on May 25th 1855, after a function in honour of the Queens Viceroy in Ireland. The Lord Lieutenant-General, Lord Carlisle, whom which Fort Carlisle is named after.

The hotel ownership changed hands in 1874 and was taken over by Mr. Raymond. However the most noted owner of the hotel was Otto Humbert who owned the hotel during the time of the Lusitania sinking. The family had taken over the hotel and focused on attracting the liner traffic that passed through the harbour

However in 1914 war broke out and the anti- German feelings did not help the Humbert's business. The sinking of the Lusitania forced the Humbert family to hideout in the wine cellar as an angry crowd gathered in Westbourne Place calling for the hotel to be burnt down.

During the time of the Lusitania the hotel was converted into a hospital and commandeered by a lady holidaying in Queenstown at the time. She was an English lady whose husband was involved in fighting in the wars in India. The hotel has a copy of the letter she wrote to her beloved husband detailing exactly what she did at the time.

The O' Shea family acquired the hotel in 1968 and conducted extensive renovation's before it reopened as a hotel.
Please note our Swimming Pool is closed for the winter months effe