Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Queen's Hotel

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Queen's Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built in 1855, the hotel was named “Queens Hotel” marking the visit of Queen Victoria to Cobh in 1849. It changed its name to the “States Hotel” in 1922 and became the Commodore Hotel in 1939.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 51° 50.989′ N, 8° 17.764′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is on Westbourne Place west of Casement Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Westbourne Place, Cobh, Munster P24 Y560, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M.V. Samson (here, next to this marker); President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

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(a few steps from this marker); Councillor Pat O'Mahony (a few steps from this marker); Páirc John F. Kennedy / John F Kennedy Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Forde (within shouting distance of this marker); John Hennessy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lusitania Peace Memorial (about 90 meters away); Did You Know? (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.

Also see . . . Commodore Hotel, 7 Westbourne Place, Ringmeen, Cobh, Cork (Buildings of Ireland).

Large and well-proportioned hotel having a regular, classically inspired façade enlivened by elaborate render details. The ornate cast-and-wrought-iron balcony and cast-iron railings underline the status of this hotel as one of the grandest buildings on Westbourne Place.

(Submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

The Commodore Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. The Commodore Hotel

The marker is located next to the hotel's entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.