Situated on the banks of the River Lee, Clarion Hotel Cork has a glass facade and is located half a mile from St. Finbarre's Cathedral and approximately five miles from Cork International Airport. This location is also 600 meters from Crawford Art Gallery, half a mile from the Bells of Shandon, one mile from the English Market, two miles from the Opera House, and 16 miles from Fota Wildlife Park and Blarney Castle and Stone.

Hotel amenities include the restaurant, noodle bar, and SanoVitae Health and Spa. The spa has an 18-meter heated pool, fitness equipment, five treatment rooms, a spinning studio, a sauna and steam room, and a number of health classes. The hotel also offers a book library, a selection of games at reception, babysitting service, seven meeting rooms, and wireless Internet access throughout public areas.

All rooms feature air-conditioning, minibars, satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, and bathrooms with toiletries and steam-free mirrors.