The Imperial Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the center of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw. There is a formal restaurant serving 2 and 4-course dinner, as well as relaxed dining in our Colors Bar and terrace lounge. The Imperial Hotel offers free parking and is only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful North Devon coast. The coastal village of Clovelly, with its 14th-century harbor, and the beautiful Lynton and Lynmouth coast are also nearby. Spend a few relaxing moments during morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make the most of the hotels service, where guests' comfort is of paramount importance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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See what guests loved the most:

Poulton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were here for a family funeral and needed somewhere between the Crematorium and the wake and this was perfect for that. All of the food was excellent and the service very efficient and friendly.”
Pushkar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent property with impeccable interiors and excellent service from the staff. The location is very convenient from both cars and public transport point of view.”
Julia
United States United States
“Very comfortable bed & bathroom was gorgeously warm & had plenty of areas to place my beauty products!”
Dannielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful service, lovely food in the bistro, fantastic environment to sit in the evening for a quiet drink.”
Hayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was central to Barnstable high street , great location . Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Highly recommended!! Great food too .”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, elegant building, comfortable, spacious room, well-stocked bar with some terrific whiskies.”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very warm reception at a lovely hotel made for a great start to our stay! Our superior room was well appointed, in excellent condition and spotlessly clean. The plentiful staff were all well turned out, pleasant and very helpful. The large...”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel. Great location, ample parking and reasonably secure for motorcycles. Great food. Friendly helpful staff.”
Nickie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff attentiveness was good, friendly & polite. Rooms were in lovely condition, bedding and facilities were clean and good quality. Any minor issues were dealt with care and consideration. House keeping staff were pleasant & helpful. It was...”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was very clean and comfortable, I had a small double but it was still big enough. Staff were extremely polite and helpful”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Arlington Restaurant
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Imperial Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel has a preferred dress code of no sportswear, t-shirts or ripped denim in the Arlington Restaurant after 18:30. Casual dining is available in the Colors Bar.

Please note a selection of the hotel's rooms are located within the grounds of the hotel in its Rivercourt Building and are accessed via a separate entrance. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please note children are charged at £15 per child per night and this is not included in the total cost. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please inform The Imperial Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Imperial Hotel