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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Point of interest
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Small Double

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Clovelly Village
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Imperial Hotel. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Colours Bar Bistro
  • The Arlington Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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.

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is The Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Imperial Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Imperial Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach, and Exmoor Zoo. Clovelly Village and RHS Garden Rosemoor are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 481 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Old world atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The Imperial is a great example of the days of grand hotels. The room was comfortable and had a newly appointed bathroom. It's a shame that the reception staff showed no joy in their job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We stayed in a dog friendly room that was extremely clean with no sign of dogs having stayed there previously - very clean and fresh. Staff friendly and efficient. A good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely stay, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very easy to walk into town . Good breakfast and for a big building very clean. I would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location easy parking clean room with comfy bed Excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel, only here overnight but enjoyed my stay, I would use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great quality for the price. Lovely old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Excellent hote
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very welcoming hotel and staff. Kicked off our two-week tour of the SW in an exceptional manner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff were very polite,positive and helpful. Excellent food. Glad planning to revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Fabulous hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

A beautiful hotel in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Great Staff and Hotel Perfect place and truly wonderful Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Nice friendly and helpful staff lovely clean room great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024