The Commodore Hotel is an integral part of the long history of Cobh. It was completed in 1854 and opened as the Queens Hotel, recorded to be the first purpose-built hotel in Ireland. The name commemorated the fact that Queen Victoria, on her first visit to Ireland, had stepped ashore just a few yards from the site of the new hotel. Over the past almost 170 years The Commodore hotel has witnessed many more historic events, making it a staple within the beautiful town of Cobh. The hotel prides itself in this and strives to maintain this history while giving guests a luxurious experience.