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The Imperial Hotel

Gradings

4 AA Gold Stars

About

The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple is a flagship of Brend Hotels, the leader in West Country luxury hotels. At the Imperial, you will sense the long tradition of warm hospitality that has been enjoyed at this hotel for well over a century. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some fine living as our guest.

With fabulous rooms for business meetings and private dining, it’s also a sensational wedding venue and a spectacular place to celebrate a special occasion.

Whilst staying at the Imperial Hotel you can also use the facilities at the leisure club for free.

Set by the River Taw, the Imperial Hotel is the leading luxury hotel in Barnstaple and the surrounding North Devon area. With its sweeping oak staircase and lavish soft furnishings, the Imperial Hotel captures the magic and style of a lovely country house. The many gorgeous National Trust properties in Devon such as the nearby Arlington Court have helped inspire the decor and create this warm and enchanting setting. You will feel yourself at home as soon as you step inside.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 63

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Double Room	£95.00 per room (room only)
Double Room	£386.00 per room per night, half board

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

1869 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

Service
Value
Cleanliness
Location

Excellent
1397
Very Good
357
Average
88
Poor
21
Terrible
8

Recent Reviews:

bstonestreet
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
HOLIDAY IN BARNSTAPLE
Monday, 17th September 2018
One of our regular visits to the Imperial Hotel, this time for one week. The hotel was its usual high standard with the excellent staff as helpful as ever. The hotel may not have leisure facilities... Read full review
Alan G
Trip Type:
Couples
A pleasant stay
Monday, 17th September 2018
We spent a pleasant 2 night DB&B stay 14th/15th September and were pleased with accommodation and the staff in general who were most helpful at all times along with the excellent standard of food... Read full review
Dawn P
Wimborne, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Get Away
Sunday, 16th September 2018
Having stayed at the Victoria at Sidmouth last year, I decided to stay at a Brend hotel this year assuming the standard of the 4 star would be the same. Sadly my Mother and I were very disappointed... Read full review

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Facilities

Catering

Bar
Room service
Serve breakfast
Serve lunch

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Free car parking
Lift
Regular evening entertainment
Restaurant
Riverside
Spa Facilities
Swimming Pool
Wedding Venue

Room / Unit Features

Digital TV
Hairdryer in all bedrooms
Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Telephone in all bedrooms
WiFi

Map & Directions

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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8NB

Visit Website

Call direct on:

Tel01271 345861

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)

Gradings

4 AA Gold Stars

Awards

TripAdvisor Awards TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016

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