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Easter Break in Cork City

3rd – 16th April 2023

Here in Ireland, Easter is considered an important holiday, as it is a celebration of new life in all its forms. Many people therefore choose this time to travel for new adventures, or to be closer to their families at this holiday season.

If you're still searching for the perfect Easter break, we invite you to experience our two-night Urban Escape where you can enjoy breakfast on both mornings, our signature Merchant Prince Cocktail on the Panorama Terrace or in The Glasshouse and Dinner on one evening in the Panorama Restaurant. Take in a movie at Cameo Cinema while enjoying a Montenotte Gin & Tonic and some freshly popped popcorn to savour.

Girls on Tour in Cork City

  Is there anything more exciting than planning a weekend away with the girls and your pals? To be surrounded by your best friends in a luxury hotel, in luxury surroundings in a great city with lots to see and do – what bliss!

We have everything you need for the perfect girly getaway in Cork; from luxury bedrooms, stylish cocktails, delightful dining, relaxing spa treatments and much more…

THE GIRLS CAN NOW GETAWAY TO CORK CITY..

Is there anything more exciting than planning a weekend away with the girls and your pals? To be surrounded by your best friends in a luxury hotel, in interesting surroundings, in a great city with lots to see and do – what bliss!

We have everything you need for the perfect girly getaway in Cork; from luxury bedrooms, stylish cocktails, delightful dining, relaxing treatments and much more…

BOTANICAL THEMED AFTERNOON TEA TO CALL & COLLECT

Have you been yearning for dainty finger sandwiches, fluffy scones and mouth-watering desserts and treats? Fear not, this May Bank Holiday weekend, here at The Montenotte Hotel we have a unique and exciting way for you to treat yourself, your family or friends  from the comfort of your own home as we finally welcome back summer.

“May Day” has been celebrated in Ireland since pagan times as the feast of Bealtaine.  Traditionally, bonfires were lit to mark the coming of summer and to grant luck to people and their livestock. We do not do bonfires anymore, but it is the start of summer  and you can have cake, as you enjoy your weekend at home with some of our tasty delights and even catch up with some of the Cork International Choral Festival virtual hybrid concerts.

ST PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION AT HOME

For the second time we will be celebrating our national holiday in a lockdown. The nation’s favourite bank holiday normally brings out young and old, flags of tricolour in hands, dressed in green, faces painted in green, white and orange, marching in parades big or small, loud music playing, oh the thrill of being Irish but this year we just need to all this at home and in our back gardens.

The national flag of Ireland is intended to symbolise the inclusion of and the aspirations for unity between people of different traditions of this island, in 2021 more then ever the unity to fight the pandemic is stronger than ever. It has been such a long road but let’s be hopeful that soon we will be able to hold friends and family close again and get back to doing what we love.

Yes… the largest Sculpture Exhibition in Ireland is now open at The Montenotte Hotel

By Ray Kelleher – Director of Sales & Marketing

A stunning Sculpture Exhibition has been installed at our hotel this week, here at The Montenotte Hotel Cork Spa Hotel in the sunken Victorian Gardens and will be on-site for the next four weeks, in association with the prestigious amazing The Kildare Gallery.

In keeping with our company’s commitment to support Irish art and culture, 38 sculptures by 18 Irish artists, including Bob Quinn, Stephanie Hess and Donnacha Cahill have now adorned the gardens. The works range in themes, scale and materials including ceramic, bronze, bog oak and copper steel.

ANOTHER WAY TO ENJOY AFTERNOON TEA

~ Launch of our call and collect ‘Pure Cork Afternoon Tea’ ~
~ This special treat is perfect for cocooning loved ones and will support local producers and charity Our Hospital Heroes ~

Does lockdown have you pining for dainty finger sandwiches, fluffy scones and mouth-watering desserts? If you have a special occasion coming up, want to treat cocooning loved ones, or host a small socially distanced garden gathering when restrictions are eased, fear not, as Cork’s we have put Afternoon Tea back on the menu with the launch of a new call and collect service - available from Saturday 16th May! Orders will be taken from Friday 14th May. 

MY MONTENOTTE EXPERIENCE

This Saturday, on February 1st, I ventured down to Cork for a weekend break in the picturesque and beautifully modern, Montenotte Hotel.
As they say, January is the only month with twice as many days as the rest. Maybe it’s the post-Christmas, back to reality, dark at 4pm aspect, but January really does drag. The first day of Spring was the perfect time for a trip away. Matt drove and we arrived to check-in at 2pm, bringing the total journey time to just under 3 hours.

As always, if anyone has any questions regarding the stay, please do let me know. I am always happy to answer!
All my foodie love,
Fifi
@fifisfoodblogdublin

Irish Sculptures to Adorn the Victorian Sunken Gardens at Luxury Cork Hotel

In keeping with Montenotte’s Hotel commitment to supporting Irish artists, 35 works of art from Irish sculptors will be exhibited in the stunning gardens of the Cork city boutique hotel from 27 June 2019.

A brillant mix of mix of urban and country, there is an endless supply of things to do in Cork this Summer season, whether you prefer the outdoors, or would rather sit down and watch the world go by with your favourite aperitif.

CORK BEFORE YOU DIE

VOLUME ONE 

As Corkonians, we are very passionate about our city. We know we offer a selection of exciting and unique things to do and attractions for our visitors to enjoy. Yet, life is like a bungee jump-you have yet to know what it feels like or experience the thrill, but you know it is going to be exhilarating. We love to brag about how amazing our city the “real capital” is. Here we have taken the time to give you our list of “Cork Before You Die”

24 Hours @ The Montenotte Hotel

Have you ever wondered what it is like to immerse yourself in unique hotel luxury for 24 hours?  Here at the award-winning Montenotte Hotel, we take our time to listen to you, our guest, to learn more about what you would like for a relaxing getaway in Cork City, recently voted the 3rd friendliest city in the world.  However, we have so much to offer, you may never actually leave the hotel during your time with us.  So park your car in our complimentary car-park, you may not move it again until you depart.

GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER'S DAY 

Did you know that the modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908! Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St Andrew's Methodist Church in West Virginia which now holds the International Mother's Day Shrine. Her campaign to make Mother's Day a recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905 as she wanted to tribute her mother by continuing the work she started and to set aside a day to honour all mothers because she believed a mother is "the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world".

A Uniquely Cork Affair at the Montenotte Hotel

St Patrick's Break in Cork City

Come and join us in the award-winning Montenotte Hotel Cork, as the centre of the city is set to become transformed by a riot of colour and sound. There will be something for everyone with food markets, street performers, musicians and marching bands bringing high-octane entertainment and lots of laughs. There is so much to see and do this festival weekend which takes place from 15th-18th March. Catch The Lee Sessions in pubs around town, visit some of our top attractions, see an exhibition or discover the city on foot at your own pace with Cork City Walks . Cork is definitely the place to be for St. Patrick’s weekend with this year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever. To view the official festival programme, click here.

The Cork International Choral Festival is an annual music festival held in Cork City, Ireland

This year the festival will run from the 1st-5th May 2019

MID-TERM BREAK IN CORK CITY 18TH-22ND FEBRUARY 2019

Mid-term break is just around the corner and that means one thing – seven full days that need to be filled with fun tasks and activities. A little bit of organising and preparation will go a long way to ensure the holidays are enjoyed by all, and that is where we at the award-winning Montenotte Hotel can help. There is plenty to do and see in Cork city so be sure to take advantage of our stunning location during your stay in the beautiful city and county of Cork.

WINTER ROOM SALE

Add a bit of colour to your life this winter and spring, experience all that the award-winning Montenotte Hotel has to offer.

GIFT IDEAS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 

The most romantic day of the year will soon be upon us, Valentine’s Day. It is the time of year where you may spend forever choosing the perfect gift, something they will appreciate and truly enjoy, even brag about receiving! Regardless of how long you have been together, from young love to a well-burning flame, picking the perfect gift for February 14th can be tricky.

WINTER BREAKS IN CORK

Blow away those cobwebs with an air of freshness and spoil yourself with a well-deserved winter break, where Cork city sparkles in the frosty weather. Sometimes you just want to get a weekend away in a city that you’ve always been meaning to visit or you want to experience certain holidays in a new and interesting way. There is plenty to do and see so be sure to take advantage of our stunning location during your stay in the beautiful city and county of Cork.

MID TERM IN CORK CITY 

Are you making plans for this mid-term? Cork comes alive with this October with festivals throughout Cork city & county.  To help you plan your break in the award-winning Montenotte Hotel we have put together a list of wonderful experiences for you to enjoy during your time with us.

CORK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018

The Cork Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cork City, Ireland.  This year the festival will run from the 25th-29th October 2018.

BELLEVUE Botanicals Massage

WHAT IS BELLEVUE  BOTANICALS?
A product line created for us and inspired by our Sunken Victorian Garden. Our botanicals contain rose, lavender , rosemary, peat from Laois, Carrageen Moss and Beeswax from West Cork. These botanical treatments have been carefully curated for the customer and aim to relax and rejuvenate. Bellevue Botanicals is 100% natural and made in Ireland.

JUNE IN CORK CITY

This June sees Cork alive with festivals throughout the city and county.  To help you plan your break in the award-winning Montenotte Hotel we have compiled a list of wonderful experiences for you to enjoy during your time with us.