At the Imperial Hotel, we have a vision - “Our guests are our top priority, and we will provide them with a quality experience which is elegant, effortless, quintessentially Irish and memorable. We recognise the importance of our employees in achieving this and we will create a positive, fun, familial, respectful working environment which encourages their loyalty, career development, commitment, and hard work. We strive to be excellent leaders and will undertake all our business activities in an honest, eco-friendly and ethical manner to provide a fair return on our investment and grow our business in a way that makes us proud.”
In September 2015, a new era of global development began when the United Nations (UN) officially launched its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world and "leave no one behind" by 2030.
For this strategy, governance is of high important to coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of new and existing policies. Given the complexity and depth of this agenda and its goals strong and effective governance arrangements are a key element to ensure successful implementation.
Since 2019, Our aim has been to develop internal and external responses to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and incorporate them into planning and policy. By introducing performance indicators for each goal.
We are tackling, 10 Sustainable Development Goals. These are:
Goal 1. Community Action/Help and Poverty.
Goal 2. Eat Better - End hunger, achieve food security& improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
Goal 3. Stay Well – Promote Healthy Lifestyles & Wellbeing.
Goal 4. Learn and Teach - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Goal 7. Use Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Goal 8. Live Better - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Goal 9. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Goal 10. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
The Imperial Hotel is a timeless landmark in the heart of Cork City. This luxury boutique property enjoys an unrivalled city centre setting, with the world-famous English Market and the bustling main shopping districts of St. Patrick and Oliver Plunket Street right on the doorstep. Steeped in over 200 years of history and tradition and Cork's very first hotel, The Imperial is regarded by many as the ‘Grande Dame’ of Cork.
Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells and St. Fin Barre's Cathedral (to name a few) are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial.
BecauseWeCare isn’t just a vision in The Imperial Hotel, our sustainability plan is considered in everything we do. We’ll ensure your carbon footprint is taken care of, from supporting local in our menus down to living better. We’ve even installed our own parklet, as part of the ‘Reimaging Cork’ programme. With it's pollinator plants, the parklet brings a burst of nature to the South Mall. Located outside the hotel, the parklet provides an inviting green space for residents and passers-by to sit, relax, and interact.
The Imperial Hotel has many options to eat and drink. Guests can enjoy a coffee, light bite or Afternoon Tea in Lafayette's. Thyme @76 on the Mall is a restaurant and cocktail bar has a focus on sustainability and supporting regional producers. Thyme’s excellent cocktails use high quality liquor from predominantly Irish producers. The emphasis is on regional, seasonal and sustainable and is in line with our the ‘Because We Care’ programme. Sketch a ‘rus in urbe’ is a vibrant cocktail bar serving cocktails and sharing platters every Friday and Saturday.
Providing a sanctuary from the stresses of the world with each corner of the Escape Spa designed to soothe your senses. This urban retreat is an oasis of calm where relaxation and rejuvenation take centre stage. Escape Spa offer an array of tranquil treatments and products from brands VOYA and AVEDA. Ultimately, the space is perfect for a spa break, girlie weekend, couples retreat or simply treating yourself to some much deserved ‘me time’.
From Classic Rooms to the Penthouse the rooms feature state-of-the-art smart TVs with Netflix and Disney+ options, free WiFi and Nespresso machines there is something for everyone to enjoy.
This luxury boutique property enjoys an unrivalled city centre setting, with the world-famous English Market and the bustling main shopping districts of St. Patrick and Oliver Plunket Street right on the doorstep.
Kent Train Station, Cork Bus Station, Cork Opera House, Nano Nagle Place, Crawford Art Gallery, Shandon Bells and St. Fin Barre's Cathedral (to name a few) are all under a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Cork Airport is just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial.
Relax and unwind in the Vitality Suite in the Escape Spa or use The Aveda Escape Gymnasium exclusive to residents.