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The Empress Hotel

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Douglas Beach

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When you stay at The Empress Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. The piano bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brasserie Restaurant, which serves dinner and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $124
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small table with a lamp.

Executive Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a mirror.

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a small table, and a television.

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, two chairs, and a window with curtains.

Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamp, wooden headboard, and a door leading to a hallway.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, a desk with a mirror, and a dresser.

Panoramic Penthouse, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a bed with white and red bedding, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central Promenade, Douglas, England, IM2 4RA

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Palace Casino - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manx Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tynwald - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 22 min drive
  • Douglas Ferry Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaks Bar & Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crooked Dagger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

  • When you stay at The Empress Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Douglas Beach and Palace Casino. The piano bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brasserie Restaurant, which serves dinner and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

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 offsite parking within 164 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2497 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Brasserie Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Piano Bar - This beachfront piano bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Empress Hotel Douglas
Empress Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel
The Empress Hotel Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, The Empress 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 Empress Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at The Empress Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Empress Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Palace Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

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

The Empress Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Hotel?

Yes, The Brasserie Restaurant offers beachfront dining.

What's the area around The Empress Hotel like?

The Empress Hotel is on Douglas Beach, a short 5-minute walk from Palace Casino and 6 minutes' walk from Gaiety Theatre. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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