20 September 2025By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ieThe Metropole Hotel has confirmed a new partnership with Cork Opera House, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year. The historic hotel, which has been located on MacCurtain Street in Cork city centre for 127 years, is the accommodation partner for Cork Opera House for the anniversary year. The Metropole Hotel has attracted some of the biggest names in culture and arts which highlight this momentous partnership with Cork Opera House. Louise McNamara, General Manager of The Metropole Hotel said: “We’re delighted to announce this historic partnership that will bring The Metropole and Cork Opera House even closer together. Having shared many of the same famous guests and artists over the years, we’re excited to see who we can add to that list.”Eibhlín Gleeson, CEO of Cork Opera House said: ”Cork Opera House is thrilled to extend its relationship with The Metropole as part of our 170th anniversary.