Stay Safe At Hotel Isaacs Cork

Our priority during these challenging times is to offer the highest level of safety and care to our customers and staff. To this end we ask each to play their role and to follow signage and instructions.
We offer consistent levels of cleanliness and hygiene in Hotel Isaacs and its associated areas, Cask Bar, and Greenes restaurant. We have an independent body who audit the regular property and train our team. During the Covid 19 challenge we have implemented additional control measures. These measures are in place to reduce any risk to the lowest level possible and are recommended by Health Authorities and will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued co-operation during this challenging time and your support of Hotel Isaacs. If you have any further questions, please get in touch.
#StaySafe
Management & Staff at Hotel Isaacs, Greenes Restaurant, and Cask Bar.

Hear From Our Guests

“Myself and my family stayed in Hotel Issacs for 3 nights back in September. Upon arrival, we had an extremely friendly greeting from the staff who went above and beyond for us throughout our whole stay. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Two out of our three nights we ate in Cask and Greene’s restaurant which both had a great ambiance and food. At all times we felt safe due to the Covid control measures the hotel had in place. There was plenty of signage, hand sanitizing stations and the staff members all wore masks or were behind protective screens. I highly recommend Hotel Issacs if you’re visiting Cork. We will definitely be back!” Tripadvisor, October 2020.

What measures have been implemented to protect your staff and guests?

We take standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are proactively implementing additional hygiene procedures and precautions to ensure that the highest possible standards are upheld throughout every area and service which the hotel provides, for its guests as well as our own team. We are committed to playing our part in trying to prevent Covid-19 from escalating. We ask that our guests do the same and follow healthcare and government guidelines regarding personal hygiene, respiratory etiquette and Covid-19.
We have listed our Guest Journey through our hotel which will outline measures taken for each step, please see below.
While the situation is still evolving rapidly, we know it is important to be prepared to deal with any escalation in the spread of the virus and have the following actions in place:

• Sufficient supply of hand sanitisers, gloves, masks, paper towels and disinfectant materials in all properties.
• Comprehensive employee communications policy to ensure reliable, up-to-date information is communicated to employees and to clarify procedures and policies around mitigating the risks associated with Covid-19 Posters in public bathrooms to inform of good hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.
• Additional tissues available in public areas Additional cleaning of public areas and frequently touched surfaces (door handles / reception desk/elevator buttons) – using products which are effective in killing the virus Property linen serviced through a reputable external company complying with all government guidelines We have identified all common touchpoints and have implemented a thorough sanitisation of these points Extra public area staff has been rostered to ensure regular sanitising of commonly touched surfaces.
• Our internal communications platforms are ensuring efficient flow of protocols and updates We have circulated health authority guidelines on personal hygiene and travel arrangements to all employees
• We have implemented full procedures for sanitising guestrooms including all touchpoints e.g. remote controls, handles, light switches
• We are committed to providing the additional manpower required to implement best practice procedures
• We are committed to playing our part in trying to prevent Covid-19 from escalating
• We ask that our customers do the same and follow the health authority and government guidelines regarding personal hygiene and Covid-19
• We’ll give you the elbow rather than a handshake
• We’ve re-organized our restaurant and bar areas to give more space between people
• We have implemented screens on our reception desk
• Contactless cards are preferred at payment points

Steri & Bio Misting System

Whilst cleaning and sanitising has always been at the forefront of our Standard Operating Procedures, we have decided to go one step further to ensure both our staff and guests safety, with the introduction of the Steri-7 Xtra bio-misting system with Reactive Barrier Technology. This system enables us to safely disinfect and sanitise all guest rooms prior to arrival, including all public areas, restaurants, bar and back of house. The unrivalled Reactive Barrier Technology is a specialised micro emulsion which provides an optional sustained release system, meaning it is also effective between cleans and continues to kill pathogens up to 7 days after application. With its non-tainting and odour-neutralising properties, it is safe to use on food surfaces and is completely harmless to people. We also continue to work with Ecolab across the property using the very best cleaning and disinfecting chemicals, taking every measure possible to ensure we are doing our very best in the fight against Covid-19.

How can I cancel my booking?

If you have an existing reservation and need assistance in rescheduling or cancelling your reservation, please send us an e-mail or telephone with your request and we will contact you as soon as possible. We recommend that guests who have booked through an online platform, travel agencies or other third-party providers contact their booking provider for further assistance.

What are you doing if a guest of staff member becomes unwell?

Each team member has been fully briefed on how to approach guests that may be unwell or are self-isolating, and we remain in close daily contact with each team member to ensure they remain in good health. If employees or an immediate family member does not feel well, the order is to stay at home and clarify any medical condition before returning to work.
Should a guest present with any symptoms of or feel unwell during their stay, we kindly ask them to stay in their room and contact local health authorities, who will provide further instructions and assist with medical needs.
We ask any guest who is feeling unwell to telephone Front Desk and inform them. If a guest becomes unwell, we will liaise with them to get a list of their requirements e.g. meals, medical needs, extra linen, etc. All items requested by the guests (throughout self-isolation) will be left outside the door for the guest to take, whilst wearing a mask.
Each of our properties has a full list of protocols to follow should a colleague or guest become ill.
Symptoms to look out for include:

• A cough Shortness of breath
• Breathing difficulties
• Fever (high temperature)

Consider the following advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 infection.
Wash hands properly and regularly:

• Before and after eating or drinking
• After going to the toilet, nose blowing, sneezing or coughing
• After cleaning procedures, handling waste and waste bins
• After handling contaminated (dirty) items
• Whenever hands become visibly dirty If in contact with a sick person, especially those with respiratory symptoms

Cover mouth when coughing and sneezing:
• Cover nose and mouth with disposable tissues – if you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your arm or sleeve (not hand)
• Place used tissues into a sealed bin – wash your hands
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
• Review travel guidance from your own country’s Department of Foreign Affairs and the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs

Guest Journey through our hotel

Arrival

Entrance doors consist of both automatic and push button, all touch point areas continuously sanitised using chemicals as recommended by our preferred supplier Ecolab. Clear floor & wall markings in the lobby to indicate correct measures for social distancing

Check-in

Screens at our reception desk Check-in process remains as contactless as physically possible, credit card pin pads sanitised after use. Key cards are sanitised after every use

Journey to your room

We have three sanitising stations on the ground floor, when entering the hotel, at guest lifts and at entrance to public bathrooms.
We additionally have hygiene stations at each lift lobby on each floor.
We have hygiene stations at the entrance to Apartments also.
Our designated public area hygiene specialist will be clearly seen keeping our ground floor cleaned and sanitised throughout the day, this includes all high touch points e.g. lifts, lift buttons, doors and door handles, front desk areas with particular care and attention to our main public bathrooms.
Guest Lift are single use, again adhering to social distancing procedures

Entering your bedroom

Bedroom doors including handles are sanitised after each departure so will be fully sanitised upon arrival.
All our bedrooms are cleaned to the highest standards but as part of our continued effort in the fight against covid-19 we will now focus on sanitising high touch points immediately following our usual deep clean as follows:

• Switches & Controls including all lighting, electrical sockets, TV Remote Controls, Clock Radios, Sound systems, Hair Dryers, and temperature controllers
• Food service items including any crockery, cutlery, glasses, cups, saucers, coffee machines, tea & coffee stations, fridges, microwaves, cooking equipment & dishwashers
• Surfaces including vanity, tables, work desk, lockers, headboards Door Handles including main door, drawers, curtain pull handles, fridges,
• Wardrobe items including hangers, safes, irons & boards, trouser press, literature etc..
• All bathrooms including surfaces, taps, shower controls, baths, shower walls, shower rails, toilet seat, toilet flush, towel rails
• All in room amenities including bulk dispensers, individual toiletries, tissue boxes, feminine hygiene, soap trays, tea trays, coffee pods, coffee & tea sachets
• Our linen is serviced externally through a very reputable Linen company who are held to the highest standards of treating bed linens.
• Our duvets and pillows are cleaned covered at all times with fresh mattress/pillow protectors and are chemically cleaned on a regular rotation.

Availing of all we have to offer

Our facilities will be open in line with Government directives. We will continue to keep up to date with all information on scheduled opening times and will react to this information to keep both our employees and Guests safe. We will limit the amount of guest amenities in guest rooms to ensure we are adhering to our strict cleaning and sanitising policies; this will also include in room servicing.
Our staff will only service a room if the guest has vacated prior to the time the cleaning is due to take place. We will also limit our contact time in each room during a multi-night stay. We are also happy to supply fresh towels and toiletries should you wish to have a contactless stay. Please let us know your preference at booking or arrival.

Greenes Restaurant & Cask Bar

A restricted food and beverage offering is available however we plan to extend the offering as the authorities allow each area to open. We will continue to work with HSE and Environmental Health Guidelines for food service in our restaurant. A Continental Breakfast is available each day in the guest’s room and should be ordered the night before with our receptionist. We offer a call and collect restaurant service to allow our guests to avail of in-room dining should that be their preferred option In line with government directives our main bar is closed until further notice, we are offering limited beverages during our dining service.

Time to say goodbye

In order to maintain guest and staff safety and comfort, all payments are contactless and all guests must pay for their room prior to arrival or at check-in. Guests can also avail of an e-check out and all correspondence will be conducted over email on the condition your booking is pre-paid online.

Plan your next trip

Please take the time to let us know of your experience, we will, of course, keep you updated of any special offers available, simple opt-in when signing your registration card and you will be kept up to date.

 

Select Your Dates
Check In
Sat
07
Sep 2019
Check Out
Sun
08
Sep 2019
Reasons to stay
  • Always at least €10 cheaper
  • No payment needed today
  • Free cancellation
  • Free gift from Shandon Sweets