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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
$134
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB
  • Place, St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pannier Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Imperial Hotel

4-star Barnstaple hotel with bar/lounge
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
The Imperial Hotel offers 63 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Imperial Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Arlington Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Colours Bar Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 505 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve

Imperial hotel

Great stay. Lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff works hard to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was expensive for what it was my husband had a burger & fries which was £24 & £3 for a shaving of cheese. I had Salmon £24 but must say was lovely..Breakfast was very nice & well serverd…everything else was good..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, London

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Staff care a lot and are very attentive - some good banter and nice to see some personalities. Breakfast was a little expensive but very robust portions. Will definitely be on the short-list for my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was superb - Barnstaple itself was a disappointment with run down town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally placed to access the town centre. Room was newly decorated so in excellent condition although the bathroom is a little small. Would have expected more fresh fruit for breakfast, most fruit was tinned and the juices are from concentrate. Overall the hotel and dining is expenive for what is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go back in time and stay at a family owned Hotel

I have not stayed here for years and was surprised to see that its still a Brend Hotel ( family hotel). I went for breakfast and it was a traditional waiter service breakfast eg you are shown to a table, another waiter takes your order, you choose the items you want and its freshly cooked ( no food sitting under a heated light)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mantas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed mites made for a sleepless night. We did change rooms but reception staff showed little interest in our concerns!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

s

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Room comfort
The bathroom was a hotbox and if I wanted two single beds pushed together I'll ask for it, terrible night's sleep, no way on earth I'd stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Edward, Otane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Carissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Formal but friendly hotel, clean and well kept, small double actually a reasonable size, really good breakfast and beautiful location. Will be back one day
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

OB

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much appreciated the unexpected upgrade to the Imperial Suite. Bathroom was fabulous with one of the best showers ever. The hotel is popular with the older generation, but was in a great location for us and the staff were excellent. Our only criticism was the lack of feather pillows and the hairdryer sounded like it was on its last legs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Wonderful Hotel in a very good location close to the shops. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

2 day break

Hotel was lovely, old in style by very grand. Lovely warm rooms, shower over bath but was excellent. Room had empty cupboard for a fridge but non provided. No plug sockets next to bed for phones. Spacious and free car park. Great location. Very grand high end dining room, excellent staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025