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The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel Review: Everything You Need to Know

The Imperial Hotel Is This the Best Place to Stay in Barnstaple, Devon (GB)?

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The 4-star Imperial Hotel is situated in the heart of Barnstaple, providing stunning views of the River Taw. Guests can enjoy a formal restaurant that offers both 2 and 4-course dinner options, along with casual dining at our Colours Bar and terrace lounge.

The Imperial Hotel features complimentary parking and is just a 10-minute drive from the stunning North Devon coastline. The picturesque village of Clovelly, known for its 14th-century harbour, and the scenic Lynton and Lynmouth coast are also in close proximity.

Take some time to unwind with morning coffee or afternoon tea, and benefit from the hotel’s exceptional service, where guest comfort is our top priority.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it a score of 9.3 for a trip meant for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed

Facilities of The Imperial Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Restaurant

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Bath

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Sun terrace

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

  • Radio

  • Telephone

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Pet bowls

  • Pet basket

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Wake-up service

  • Heating

  • Packed lunches

  • Carpeted

  • Lift

  • Fan

  • Ironing facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Imperial Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Essential information for guests at this property

Please be aware that the hotel enforces a preferred dress code for the Arlington Restaurant after 18:30, which prohibits sportswear, t-shirts, and ripped jeans. Casual dining options are available at the Colours Bar.

Several rooms at the hotel are situated within the Rivercourt Building and can be reached via a separate entrance. If you wish to bring a dog, please contact the hotel to discuss available room types.

Children are charged £15 per night, which is not included in the overall total. If you plan to bring a dog, please reach out to the hotel to discuss the types of rooms available.

To ensure a smooth check-in process, please inform The Imperial Hotel of your expected arrival time ahead of your visit. You can do this by using the Special Requests box during your booking, or by contacting the property directly using the details provided in your confirmation.

Guests who are under the age of 18 must check in accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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