Shandon Bells Guest House 5 Western Road, Cork, County Cork T12 RC63

"What a disappointment. Uninviting entrance. Reeks of Asian cooking. Nothing charming about the property at all. Very run down looking. Needless to say I didn't stay. The young lady was extremely nice though."

"I recently stayed here for three nights. The location is amazing. Everything is within walking distance. They are currently renovating so the hallways are a little cramped by reception however that is fine. The bathrooms were finished to a high standard. Incredibly modern. The beds are super comfortable and I slept really well. I did not have breakfast there as I usually like to wander around the city and see what is in the area but it did smell delicious. I would certainly stay here again."

"Wonderful stay, exceeded all expectations!!! Karen was so lovely, enthusiastic and chatty from the outset, she really made us feel welcome. The room was modern, spacious and absolutely immaculate, it was perfect and had everything we needed. Ideal location, 10 mins walk from town. The next day, Karen made sure we went into town for breakfast rather than setting off on our journey straight away, as we had slightly sore heads from the night before! She let us park there for the day for no extra charge. Would definitely stay here again!"

"Nice location. Ample parking. Very accommodating owner and friendly staff. Room and ensure well up to standard. JUST shy of 5 stars as there was a strong sewage like smell in the room that was a little off. Don't know if this is plumbing issue or the proximity to the river. Either way the whiff was unpleasant. Always the ultimate question must be Would you stay there again & the answer is YES."

"I had a wonderful stay at the Shandon Bells B&B. It was a cute, well-kept place, very close to the bustling streets of the city while still being quiet. The women who run it are kind and accommodating and even made us a delicious breakfast in the morning. I couldn't recommend this highly enough!"