Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hôtel Impérial. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean) - 54 min drive
Sete Station - 14 min drive
Sete (XSY-Sete Train Station) - 14 min drive
Agde Marseillan-Plage Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
La Coquerie - 19 min walk
La Vigie - 5 min walk
Le Mistral - 2 min walk
Amerika Club - 19 min walk
Soif - 3 min drive
About this property
Hôtel Impérial
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hôtel Impérial. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Free offsite parking within 164 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children's games
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike repair services
Bike storage
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Bicycle parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
2 stairs to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.73 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 15 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Hotel Imperial Sete
Imperial Sete
Hôtel Impérial Sete
Impérial Sete
Hôtel Impérial Sète
Hôtel Impérial Hotel
Hôtel Impérial Hotel Sète
Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel Impérial offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel Impérial does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel Impérial?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Impérial?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Impérial?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hôtel Impérial?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Sete Casino (1-min walk) and Casino Balaruc les Bains (17-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hôtel Impérial and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Hôtel Impérial also has a fitness center.
What's the area around Hôtel Impérial like?
Hôtel Impérial is located near Occitanie Beaches, just a short 5-minute walk from Gulf of Lion and 17 minutes' walk from Mont Saint-Clair.
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Reviews
Hôtel Impérial Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was abundant, varied, and of very good quality with a generous selection. (22 reviews)
The hotel is perfectly located near the beaches with some even just steps away. (8 reviews)
The hotel staff provided excellent recommendations for nearby restaurants and the rooftop bar offered a lovely view and friendly service. (9 reviews)
Ideal for a short stay, very clean and staff were lovely.
Some rooms are recently refurbished to a very good standard however some are not.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2025
Location was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Good people, excellent location.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
All the staff were friendly.
The bed and room were comfortable.
Our breakfast was very good.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
Good proximity to beaches and the town centre
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2025
Good location
Great location, easy parking & good staff but hotel could do with a bit of a spritz, rooms are small & look tired. Rooftop bar nice addition.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room design could use a little help. I would suggest hanging mugs on the wall instead of taking up space on table in room as space is at a premium.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
Family friendly away from the bustle of Sete.
Family friendly hotel 5 mins walk from the beach.
Room was a little small for 4 but manageable.
A little out of Sete centre but plenty of good restaurants within walking distance. We stayed local as Sete centre is very busy. We ate at Restaurant Chez Mino opposite on the advice of the hotel staff and were blown away by the quality of the food.
The roof top is a lovely place for aperitivo as the sun sets and then digestivo after dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Sète is a little complicated as far as hotels. I was only in town to see the Brassens museum and gravesite, and also went to the Paul Valéry museum, which are quite far from the old town center, which is known for heavy traffic and scarce parking. It’s probably a two-hour walk round trip plus hills to see both museums.
The location of the Imperial Hotel is convenient to both museums as long as you have a car. Parking in the public lot across the street is free from 7pm-9am and on Sunday. It’s less well located if you want a bunch of restaurants and bars around, although there is a highly-rated restaurant and highly-rated bistro within a block or two, plus a nice pizzeria next door and a so-so looking bar next to that and a mini Carrefour across the street. Besides that, there’s not much within walking distance unless you want to gamble at the casino.
The staff at the hotel are very pleasant and welcoming, the building and rooms are clean and in good shape, and the off-season price was very good. It worked out well for me.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2026
nice, small hotel super close to the beach. the staff is very friendly but they are not super helpful when it comes to ordering a taxi.. but overall it‘s very nice and i can recommend it. just be aware that it‘s directly at a road where even during the night, there‘s quite a lot of loud traffic.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2026
Top!
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Great spot. Very friendly and helpful staff. The rooftop patio was wonderful. Great place to watch the sunset
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Very helpful, clean. Liked the Sky bar.
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8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2025
Modernite deco
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Ok
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6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
Beautiful but dirty
Actually a nice room and very kind employee’s
But the room was so dirty especially the toilet, the drain on the bathtub could not hold the water.
Sad if the cleaning was okay it would be a 5/5 recommendation from here
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2/10 Poor
May 23, 2025
My first room had a horrible smell. I was told they have it when it is windy. Too bad there is always wind in Sete. I had to argue to change it to another room. I was given a lower category room so the no offer to compensation. In the new room the sink did not drain. There was no hot water in the morning for the shower. No excuse offered. Seemed business as usual. Never again.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 18, 2026
Très Bon accueil, hotel très calme et bien situé, dommage que le parking soit trop petit
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2026
Hôtel bien situé et personnel accueillant
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2026
très bien personnel très sympathique
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2026
Je recommande fortement cet hôtel. Personnel très très sympa et accueillant. Chambre propre et parfaite
Je reviendrai
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8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2026
Petit déjeuner, très bien, salade de fruits fraiche, viennoiseries, café, jus de fruit, tout était très bon
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2026
Un petit séjour en la ville de Sètes, rapide. Une très belle ville authentique qui prend son essor. Je m'y suis rendu début septembre pour fuir la masse des touristes de l'été qui doit vite "remplir" la ville. Il faut monter au belvédère du mont Saint-Claire pour se rendre compte que la ville n'est pas simplement un ville mais aussi un port actif très étendu. L'étang de Thau vous tend les bras avec ses fameuses huitres au goût unique. Vous irez voir aussi le cimetière marin qui offre une vue fabuleuse sur la mer aux reflets d'argent. Le musée Paul Valéry est un halte obligatoire ! Laissez vous emporter par la suite par les spécialités du coin : la tièle et bien entendu les fricassés de petits poissons croustillants ! Un régal !
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2026
Tout était parfait, le seul petit bémol, parking petit, tarif élevé pour le parking.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2026
Hôtel accueillant, calme et propre. Très bien situé proche plages et commerces. J'ai passé un excellent séjour !