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Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the Platinum Reserve Collection.
Your Platinum Reserve experience is designed to give you an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy Ireland from a beautiful home base while giving you the freedom to create the vacation that is perfect for you.
Discover the beauty and history of Ireland with a seven-night stay at Cobh's Commodore Hotel, opened in 1854 as the Queen's Hotel and overlooking the Port of Cork.
The following questions will help you plan your Platinum Reserve experience.
Your Platinum Reserve Collection benefit includes a seven-night hotel stay at Commodore Hotel in Cobh, Co. Pork, Ireland.
Your stay includes:
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7 nights at Commodore Hotel
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Commodore breakfast for two each morning
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One bottle of Commodore whiskey in room as a gift from the Commodore
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Welcome drink on the Roof Terrace on the day of arrival
Certain Platinum Reserve certificates and special programs may include additional dining, experiences, upgrades or benefits. Please refer to your individual certificate for the specific inclusions associated with your stay.
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Your Platinum Reserve hotel room is designed for two guests sharing one room.
Bring your spouse, partner, family member or friend and experience an unforgettable week together in Ireland.
Yes. Platinum Reserve guests may purchase a second room for the same seven-night stay for the special price of $1,000.
The additional room includes:
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Seven nights of accommodations
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Complimentary breakfast each morning
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Accommodations for two guests
Additional rooms are subject to availability, so we strongly recommend requesting the second room when making your original reservation.
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No. Airfare is not included.
For guests traveling to Commodore Hotel, we recommend flying into Cork Airport - ORK.
For travelers arriving from the United States, Cork Airport generally requires a connection through another airport, such as London Heathrow or Amsterdam.
Platinum Reserve Collection has made exploring Ireland by car easy.
Have breakfast at the hotel, choose your adventure, spend the day exploring Ireland and return to beautiful Cobh that evening.
Blarney Castle & Gardens
40–50 minutes
One of Ireland's most iconic castles, famous for the Blarney Stone, magnificent gardens, and historic grounds. A must-see for first-time visitors.
Spike Island
5-minute walk to ferry; approximately 10–15-minute crossing
Often called Ireland's Alcatraz, this island features a historic fortress, former prison, guided tours, and spectacular views of Cork Harbour.
Titanic Experience Cobh
2–5-minute walk
Located in the original White Star Line ticket office, where passengers departed from Titanic's final port of call in 1912.
Midleton Distillery Experience
25–30 minutes
Discover Irish whiskey-making with a guided tour of the historic distillery, including heritage exhibits and whiskey tastings.
Kinsale
50–60 minutes
A picturesque coastal town known for colorful streets, boutique shopping, outstanding seafood, historic architecture, and waterfront dining.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
15–20 minutes
An elegant historic estate with landscaped gardens, rare trees, and beautiful architecture. Particularly appealing for leisurely walks and garden enthusiasts.
English Market and Cork City
30–40 minutes
Explore Cork's historic covered food market, charming shopping streets, traditional pubs, and local food scene.
St. Colman's Cathedral
10–15-minute uphill walk
A magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral overlooking Cork Harbour, with beautiful stained glass and one of the most recognizable skylines in Ireland.
Cobh Heritage Centre
10-minute walk
Learn about Irish emigration, the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the millions of emigrants who departed Ireland through Cobh.
Fota Wildlife Park
15–20 minutes
An award-winning wildlife park with spacious habitats and opportunities to see animals roaming in naturalistic surroundings.
Located in the charming seaside town of Cobh in County Cork, Ireland, the historic Commodore Hotel overlooks the picturesque Cork Harbour along Ireland’s southern coast. Just 30 minutes from Cork Airport, the hotel offers an ideal location for exploring Ireland’s scenic landscapes, rich history, and nearby attractions, including Blarney Castle, Spike Island, and the colorful coastal town of Kinsale.
Blarney Castle & Gardens
40–50 minutes
One of Ireland's most iconic castles, famous for the Blarney Stone, magnificent gardens, and historic grounds. A must-see for first-time visitors.
Spike Island
5-minute walk to ferry; approximately 10–15-minute crossing
Often called Ireland's Alcatraz, this island features a historic fortress, former prison, guided tours, and spectacular views of Cork Harbour.
Titanic Experience Cobh
2–5-minute walk
Located in the original White Star Line ticket office, where passengers departed from Titanic's final port of call in 1912.
Midleton Distillery Experience
25–30 minutes
Discover Irish whiskey-making with a guided tour of the historic distillery, including heritage exhibits and whiskey tastings.
Kinsale
50–60 minutes
A picturesque coastal town known for colorful streets, boutique shopping, outstanding seafood, historic architecture, and waterfront dining.
Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
15–20 minutes
An elegant historic estate with landscaped gardens, rare trees, and beautiful architecture. Particularly appealing for leisurely walks and garden enthusiasts.
English Market and Cork City
30–40 minutes
Explore Cork's historic covered food market, charming shopping streets, traditional pubs, and local food scene.
St. Colman's Cathedral
10–15-minute uphill walk
A magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral overlooking Cork Harbour, with beautiful stained glass and one of the most recognizable skylines in Ireland.
Cobh Heritage Centre
10-minute walk
Learn about Irish emigration, the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the millions of emigrants who departed Ireland through Cobh.
Fota Wildlife Park
15–20 minutes
An award-winning wildlife park with spacious habitats and opportunities to see animals roaming in naturalistic surroundings.
Yes.
Complimentary breakfast is included each morning during your seven-night stay.
Enjoy breakfast at Commodore before deciding where your Italian adventure will take you that day.
Generally, lunch and dinner are not included unless specifically listed on your individual Platinum Reserve certificate or package.
This flexibility gives you the opportunity to discover local restaurants, cafés, pubs and culinary experiences throughout Ireland.
Some premium Platinum Reserve programs may include special dining experiences.
Absolutely. Experiences will be added soon.
Yes.
Your certificate provides you with our classic room. Complimentary upgrades are available upon check-in. Confirmed upgrades are available.
Yes.
Additional nights may be purchased, subject to availability and the hotel's applicable Platinum Reserve guest rate.
You can also turn your Platinum Reserve week into the centerpiece of a longer vacation by adding a pre or post extension.
No.
Your Platinum Reserve benefit is designed as a seven-night stay, but you may choose to stay fewer nights.
Unused nights have no cash value and generally cannot be transferred or saved for another visit.
We encourage you to enjoy the entire week.
Travel is subject to hotel availability and the terms of your Platinum Reserve certificate.
Commodore Hotel is an intimate boutique hotel, so popular spring, summer and fall travel periods may fill well in advance. Please complete the registration form beforehand.
We recommend beginning your reservation process six to twelve months before your preferred travel dates whenever possible.
Planning early provides:
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More choices of travel weeks
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Better airfare opportunities
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Greater rental-car availability
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More room-upgrade possibilities
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Greater availability for Signature Experiences
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Platinum Reserve will work with you to identify alternative available dates.
Providing several possible travel weeks dramatically increases your choices.
Yes—and we encourage it.
Ireland can be even more memorable when shared with friends and family.
Multiple Platinum Reserve guests may coordinate their stays, and additional rooms may also be purchased.
Groups should reserve well in advance so that rooms can be secured during the same week.
Yes.
Platinum Reserve experiences can be enjoyed by couples, families and multiple generations.
Please discuss your room configuration and occupancy requirements when reserving, particularly when additional beds or rooms are required.
Yes.
Golf can easily be incorporated into your Ireland vacation.
Platinum Reserve can help identify available golf opportunities, tee times, transportation and special golf experiences.
A day of golf can be combined with the food, wine, history and culture that make Ireland extraordinary.
No—but having a car can greatly expand what you experience.
Travelers comfortably driving in Ireland gain the freedom to explore villages, wineries, restaurants and historic cities whenever they wish.
Guests who prefer not to drive may instead use private drivers and transportation.
Unless specifically included with your particular certificate or package, airport transportation is not included.
Guests may:
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Rent a car at the airport, or
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Purchase private airport pickup and return transportation through Commodore Hotel
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Yes.
Platinum Reserve is designed to make your Italian experience easy to enjoy.
Planning resources may include information about:
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Transportation
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Driving routes
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Restaurants
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Wineries
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Signature Experiences
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Golf
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Day trips
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Tours
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Activities
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Additional hotel stays
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Ireland vacation extensions
You decide how much or how little you want to add.
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Absolutely.
Many guests will use their Commodore stay as the centerpiece of a longer Ireland vacation.
No.
Platinum Reserve Collection is not a timeshare, and there is no requirement to attend a sales presentation to enjoy your stay.
Your Platinum Reserve certificate provides access to the accommodations and benefits described under the terms of your program.
No.
Platinum Reserve stays have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for a cash payment.
The value is in experiencing the destination.
Because Platinum Reserve is not simply a coupon or a percentage-off hotel offer.
It is built around a simple idea:
GIVE PEOPLE AN EXTRAORDINARY PLACE TO STAY-AND OPEN THE DOOR TO AN EXTRAORDINARY DESTINATION.
At Commodore Hotel, your accommodations become the starting point for an entire Ireland adventure.
SEVEN NIGHTS.
ONE BEAUTIFUL IRELAND HOME BASE.
COUNTLESS WAYS TO EXPERIENCE IRELAND.
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