Clarion Hotel Cork

Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. You are about to embark on a fabulous journey, which will result in your wedding day being one that you will always look back on with fond and warm memories.

We are delighted that you are considering the Clarion Hotel Cork to host your reception and we look forward to helping you with the arrangements to make your day the most special in your lives.

Superbly located overlooking Corks famous River Lee and facing the inspired architecture of City Hall, the Clarion Hotel is only a 2 minute walk to business, shopping and entertainment centre of Cork City.

With 197 bedrooms, the Penthouse Suite, 6 meeting rooms, Sanovitae Health & Fitness and Essence Spa the Clarion Hotel Cork is one of the largest hotels in Cork City. Our Dinning Room served a delicious full buffet breakfast daily and Dinner is available in our Restaurant Augustines at the Clarion Tuesday to Saturday inclusive. Kudos Bar is an atmospheric area with faces the Boardwalk – where you can indulge by enjoying a dish from our Asian Menu, and in the Atrium Lounge enjoy a superb selection of snacks and coffees underneath our signature Golden Spheres hanging from the ceiling.

Prior to your wedding day….

* Pre wedding consultation with our Conference & Events Co-ordinator who will assist and advise you on menu options and the finer details in the lead up to your big day
* Complimentary tasting of your wedding menu prior to your wedding day for the Bride and Groom
* Complimentary arrival drinks of Sparkling Wine, with Tea and Coffee for all guests.
* Complimentary 1 night B&B in one our Clarion hotels in Ireland. (This does not include event weekends)
* Complimentary use of the Sanovitae Health & Spa for 3 months prior to your wedding date (Dates transferable but cannot be exchanged for cash equivalent).
* Bride & Groom Receive 1 Complimentary Treatment Each.
* A special accommodation rate applies for 10 bedrooms to the wedding party, subject to availability (this is to be discussed with your co-ordinator and should be done when paying the initial deposit)
* We are delighted to be able to offer a €200 voucher from Anvil Photographic Studios to each of our Bride & Grooms.

On your wedding day…

* Upon arrival the bridal party will be greeted with a complimentary glass of Champagne & Strawberries
* Red carpet ceremony to greet your arrival
* Complimentary Tea/Coffee on arrival
* Complimentary Elegant Chair Covers
* Tastefully decorated tables with white linen cloths and linen napkins
* Personalized printed menus
* Individual table plans to suit all requests and place cards for the top table
* Complimentary table centre piece arrangements
* Complimentary accommodation in our Penthouse Suite for the Bride & Groom on night of the wedding with Champagne Breakfast served to you on the morning after your wedding.
* Cake stand and knife available upon request
* Microphone/PA system available, along with choice of background music
* Undivided attention from our Wedding team as only one wedding is hosted per day
* Public car parking available

On your first anniversary…

* On the Bride and Grooms first wedding anniversary a complimentary overnight stay with dinner for two including a bottle of sparkling wine and Breakfast.

Optional Services

* Recommendations on Entertainment, Bands etc.
* Chocolate Fountain suppliers
* Rehearsal Dinners also catered for in the hotel.
* Civil Ceremonies can also be performed in the hotel.

Recent Hotel Awards & Achievements:

* #4 of 53 Cork City & County Hotels on Tripadviser (March 2010)
* 2008 International Clarion Hotel of the Year
* 2009 Winner of the Cork Business Association Heineken Cork Business of the Year Award
* 2009 EFQM Business Award of Excellence from Failte Ireland
* 2009 Winner of the Repak Recycling Best Practice Award – Hospitality Sector
* 2010 Greening Irish Hospitality GOLD medal award