Kingsley Hotel

What Kingsley Hotel does

The Kingsley is a privately held, four-star luxury urban hotel located at Victoria Cross in Cork, Ireland, overlooking the River Lee and within walking distance of Cork City centre. The property operates 131 bedrooms and is the headquarters entity of a single integrated hospitality site. Adjacent to the main hotel, the company operates The Residence, a separate self-catering serviced property comprising 18 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom penthouse with views of Lee Fields and the River Lee.

The business is a multi-vertical hospitality operation spanning accommodation, dining (led by Executive Head Chef Tim Daly with a locally sourced ingredient focus), a luxury spa and health club, weddings, and corporate conferences and events. Ancillary monetization includes gift experience vouchers sold via a dedicated secure portal and exclusive promotional packages. Distribution is direct-first through thekingsley.ie and phone reservations, supplemented by third-party platforms including TripAdvisor, tablepath (restaurant reservations), and try.be (spa bookings), with a Kingsley Rewards loyalty program supporting repeat stays.

The customer base is segmented horizontally across business travelers (primary), leisure and tourist guests, wedding couples, and corporate groups. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company has no parent, no disclosed investors, no public listing, and no technology or AI products beyond standard booking platforms. Management disclosure is limited to the named Executive Head Chef, with no founder, CEO, or ownership information in the source.

Name

Kingsley Hotel

Legal name

The Kingsley

Website

https://kingsleyhotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kingsley is a privately held, four-star luxury hotel in Cork, Ireland, operating 131 rooms plus 19 serviced apartments (The Residence) alongside dining, spa, wedding, and conference facilities serving business and leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Apartments (Corporate Housing) (THAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Spa wellness services
• Wedding venue packages
• Conference event hosting
• Fine dining restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Cork

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Room reservations for 131 bedrooms, including standard rooms and luxury suites with riverside views of the River Lee
2. Self-Catering Apartment Rentals: The Residence offers 18 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom penthouse with commanding views of Lee Fields and River Lee
3. Dining Services: On-site restaurant and bar services led by Executive Head Chef Tim Daly, featuring locally-sourced ingredients
4. Spa and Wellness Services: Luxury spa treatments and wellness services at the on-site spa facility
5. Event Hosting: Wedding and conference/event venue hire services
6. Gift Vouchers: Gift experience vouchers available for purchase for hotel stays, spa, and dining

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kingsley Hotel operates a luxury four-star urban retreat on the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, selling overnight accommodation, food and beverage at Fallon's Restaurant, K-Spa treatments, K-Fit health club memberships, and dedicated wedding and conference/function facilities. The proposition bundles hotel rooms with on-site dining, leisure and event venues under a single branded property for leisure guests, business travelers, weddings and corporate events.

Product overview

The Kingsley Hotel is a luxury four-star urban retreat offering a unified hospitality product portfolio centered around its main hotel property with 131 bedrooms overlooking the River Lee. The hotel operates as an integrated property featuring accommodation, dining, spa, health club, and conference facilities. Adjacent to the main hotel, The Residence provides an extended offering of 18 self-catering two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom penthouse. The product suite includes wedding services, dog-friendly stays, gift vouchers, and exclusive promotional offers. The portfolio is managed as a single property with multiple service lines under one brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Residence: Luxury self-catering apartments in Cork City operated as a separate property next door to the hotel, featuring 18 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom penthouse with views of Lee Fields and River Lee.

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Luxury four-star overnight accommodation on the River Lee in Cork, sold to leisure travellers, business guests, wedding parties and conference delegates.
• Fallon's Restaurant On-site restaurant offering food and beverage service to hotel guests and walk-in diners, anchoring the property's food-and-beverage offering.
• K-Spa On-site spa offering treatments and relaxation services to hotel guests and external customers, complementing the accommodation and leisure proposition.
• K-Fit Health Club On-site health club with gym and fitness facilities, available to hotel guests and external members as part of the leisure offering.
• Wedding Hosting Dedicated wedding packages combining ceremony, reception, banqueting and accommodation at the hotel for engaged couples and their guests.
• Conference and Function Rooms Dedicated meeting, conference and banqueting spaces rented out for corporate events, association meetings and private functions, with on-site catering and accommodation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Fota Island Resort: A luxury resort hotel on Fota Island, Cork. Comparable to The Kingsley as an upscale Cork hospitality asset with spa, F&B, and weddings, but differentiated by resort rather than urban setting; competes for some Cork leisure and wedding demand.
• The Merrion Hotel: A leading five-star luxury hotel in Dublin, owned and operated independently. Comparable to The Kingsley as an independent Irish luxury urban property with strong F&B, spa, and event positioning, though based in Dublin rather than Cork.
• Castlemartyr Resort: A five-star resort hotel in East Cork. Comparable as a luxury Irish property combining accommodation, spa, F&B, and weddings, but located outside Cork City; competes for premium leisure and wedding demand in the wider Cork region.
• Adare Manor: A luxury resort and manor hotel in County Limerick. Comparable as a high-end Irish hospitality asset with premium dining, spa, and weddings, but with a country estate rather than urban Cork setting.

Broad incumbents

• Clayton Hotel Cork City: A large branded business hotel in Cork City centre, part of the Dalata Hotel Group. Comparable as a competitor for corporate, conference, and group business in the same Cork catchment, but at a broader, mid-upscale positioning and chain scale.
• Marriott Hotels: Global full-service hotel brand within Marriott Bonvoy. Comparable to The Kingsley in serving business and leisure travellers with on-site dining, event space, and loyalty-driven direct booking; differs in scale, brand, and corporate distribution power.
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Global multi-brand hotel operator with full-service and conference hotels across major cities. Comparable to The Kingsley in offering branded full-service accommodation, F&B, and meetings — but at much broader portfolio scale and primarily through franchised/managed properties rather than independent ownership.

Direct peers

• Hayfield Manor: A five-star independently owned luxury hotel in Cork City. Comparable to The Kingsley as a high-end, full-service Cork city-centre property competing for the same leisure, wedding, and corporate guests at the premium end of the local market.
• The River Lee Hotel: A four-star urban hotel on the River Lee in Cork City, operated by The Doyle Collection. Directly comparable to The Kingsley on location, star rating, riverside positioning, and full-service amenities including dining, spa, and conference facilities.
• The Montenotte Hotel: A four-star hotel in Cork City with a strong leisure, spa, and events offering. Comparable to The Kingsley in star rating, Cork city market, F&B and event positioning, and reliance on a mix of corporate and leisure demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KingsleyHotel
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheKingsleyHotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/thekingsleyhotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingsley-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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