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The Imperial Hotel

Riverfront hotel in Barnstaple with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
£108
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Why we love this property

Dining that delights
Culinary explorers find 2 restaurants and a bar ready to tantalise taste buds. Mornings start with cooked-to-order breakfast at this hotel.
Sleep in style
Premium bedding cradles guests in sumptuous comfort throughout every room in this hotel. Cravings are satisfied anytime with 24-hour room service.

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Excellent
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Standard Double or Twin Room

Exceptional
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Standard Single Room

Wonderful
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Exceptional
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Exceptional
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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Standard Double Room

Excellent
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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Small Double

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB

What's nearby

  • Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rock Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬3 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 visit The Arlington Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

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
    • 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 not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

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
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • 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
  • Phone

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

The Imperial Hotel has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site 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

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9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many reviewers praising its quality, variety, and generous portions. (23 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with a decent wine list and provided a very civilized dining experience. (20 reviews)
  • Parking was easily accessible, safe, and available, with some reviewers noting reserved spaces for guests with disabilities. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A well located Hotel with plenty of character Definitely will be returning in the autumn
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The room was lovely, very spacious and located just off the town- also had free parking
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Marvellous breakfast.
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Very clean hotel with a character and lovely design. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is fine. Nice place to stay.
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It was perfect, friendly staff and beautiful views
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I are active octogenarians.This is an excellent hotel for us, for a short break. The staff are genuinely friendly and the decor comfortably slightly old fashioned or traditional. Family group of hotels, well run. Parking adequate but note to reserve if you have blue badge. Food is excellent and breakfasts are brilliant, the menu extensive. This nice hotel is a favourite with us more mature Devonians. Enjoy! Ps. Very clean and ensuite bathroom very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a wonderful place, and the staff was wonderful as well
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A beautiful hotel in a good location.
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Great Staff and Hotel Perfect place and truly wonderful Hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Room was spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent with loads of choice. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was faultless and this echoed the hotel in every way Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff The breakfast and evening meal was wonderful and catered for all tastes Thank you for an amazing stay will be back soon
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Overnight stay, lovely place and staff were very friendly.
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The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
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The room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was fantastic. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Loved the canapes with our pre-dinner drinks!
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Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
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Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
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Excellent hotel excellent location staff went above and beyond
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Nice hotel, room was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable and lovely food
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food

Staff great, food great and charming building.
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at the Imperial several times visiting family. Never been disappointed. All effort made to make us feel welcome and receive the high standard of service Thank you.