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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Barnstaple with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Lounge
Reception
Upscale charm and village views await you at The Imperial Hotel, near Clovelly Village. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, then unwind with a drink at the bar or take advantage of nearby pool access.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $139
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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$147 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
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About the neighborhood

Map
Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saunton Sands - 27 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 34 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Chapelton Station - 13 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Barnstaple. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Arlington Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Arlington Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Colours Bar Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.

Also known as

Imperial Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Imperial Hotel 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 The Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Imperial Hotel and nearby?

The Imperial Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Imperial Hotel like?

The Imperial Hotel is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 6 minutes' walk from Pannier Market.

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The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Food
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Towns
Parking
Ambience
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and of high standard. (14 reviews)
  • Parking was safe, easily accessible, and conveniently located near the property. (4 reviews)
  • Dining experience was excellent with delicious and plentiful meals. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

Formal but friendly hotel, clean and well kept, small double actually a reasonable size, really good breakfast and beautiful location. Will be back one day
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful Hotel in a very good location close to the shops. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
2-night trip

10/10

Everything was excellent.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay, would recommend!
2-night trip

10/10

Hotel was lovely, old in style by very grand. Lovely warm rooms, shower over bath but was excellent. Room had empty cupboard for a fridge but non provided. No plug sockets next to bed for phones. Spacious and free car park. Great location. Very grand high end dining room, excellent staff. Would highly recommend.
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel and amazing staff Food superb Despite cost of living and other hotels reducing their standards and cutting corners , this hotel has not .. have stayed many times and will return many more .. fabulous
1-night trip

10/10

Very easy to walk into town . Good breakfast and for a big building very clean. I would go again.
2-night trip

10/10

The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
2-night trip

10/10

Great location easy parking clean room with comfy bed Excellent food
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel, only here overnight but enjoyed my stay, I would use this hotel again.
1-night trip

10/10

The hotel is in an excellent position near the town centre but with an easy to access large car park. The staff are unassuming and helpful. We ate in the restaurant and the food and wines were excellent. The bedrooms were warm and comfortable with attractive traditional furnishings and immaculate en suites. The style is old empire and charming.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
3-night trip

10/10

Great quality for the price. Lovely old hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent hote
3-night trip

8/10

Nice old hotel, very comfortable and clean room. Great shower Very central to town. 6 EV chargers so great for me (although 4 had non EVs parked in them) Very polite and professional staff
1-night trip

10/10

excellent stay
2-night trip

10/10

Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
3-night trip

10/10

Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
4-night trip

10/10

Very welcoming hotel and staff. Kicked off our two-week tour of the SW in an exceptional manner.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff were very polite,positive and helpful. Excellent food. Glad planning to revisit.
3-night trip

10/10

Fabulous hotel
3-night trip

10/10

A beautiful hotel in a good location.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel, really nicely done out. Would definitely return here
2-night trip

10/10

Great Staff and Hotel Perfect place and truly wonderful Hotel
1-night trip