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An imposing redbrick and cut-limestone Victorian-era nursing home is now a comfortable hotel with character and some of the best views in Cork, encompassing the city and surrounding hills. In an area made famous by Frank O'Connor's short stories (now favored by style-conscious academics and bohos), it has massive guest rooms with large bathrooms and small sitting areas furnished with antiques, and color-coordinated wallpaper and drapes. The higher you go, the better the view, and some rooms even have a splendid balcony. The gastropub-style restaurant, McGettigan's, is a cheerful spot with an all-day menu, daily specials on the blackboard, and large bay windows overlooking the city. There is a quieter, book-filled corner away from the windows, and a separate lounge bar.