The Imperial Hotel - Barnstaple

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The Imperial Hotel - Barnstaple
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Overview

Positioned approximately 25 minutes' walk from Air Extreme Trampoline Park, the smoke-free The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple presents a banquet hall and event rooms ideal for different occasions. Fairly close to The Pannier Market, the 5-star hotel with 59 rooms features a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving British specials.

Location

Located 4.1 km from Codden Hill, the hotel is also 900 m from Barnstaple railway station. The Imperial is only 5 minutes on foot from Stand K bus stop and in the immediate vicinity of the Barnstaple Heritage Centre. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Pilton Park, located 0.9 km away. Take benefit from the proximity to Ashford village, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the river and feature wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with tea and coffee-making facilities. The rooms also have carpet flooring. Guests will find hairdryers and bath sheets in bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

On-site restaurant Arlington Restaurant provides vegetarian-friendly menu. Gastronomic options include a terrace bar.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP20 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:59
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Rooms and availability

Small Double Room
  • Room size:

    14 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Single Room
  • Room size:

    16 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Deluxe River View Twin or Double Room
  • Room size:

    18 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Courtyard view
  • River view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Imperial Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 87 £
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 83.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

Address
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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Store
The Pannier Market
490 m
Museum
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
420 m
Trinity Street
White Moose Art Gallery
380 m
Museum
Barnstaple Heritage Centre
420 m
Event hall
St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
420 m
Park
Rock Park
90 m
High Street Corner of Buthchers Row
The Guildhall
490 m
Restaurant
The Terrace Lounge
20 m
Restaurant
Seasons Brasserie
110 m
Restaurant
Scoffs
180 m
Restaurant
Lilico's
190 m
Restaurant
62 The Bank & Bar 62
260 m
Restaurant
Honeymoon Chinese Restaurant
210 m
Restaurant
Treat Time
220 m
Restaurant
Everest Gurkha Chef
280 m
Restaurant
Lush Bar & Restaurant
310 m
Restaurant
Tea by the Taw
360 m
Restaurant
Claytons and The Glasshouse
450 m

Reviews of The Imperial Hotel

8.7 /10
Great
632 reviews
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Guests rate the Location 9/10

Categories:

Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms feature river views, modern furnishings, clean with good quality linens; bathrooms spacious and well-maintained.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located near River Taw, central to shops and attractions in Barnstaple, facilitating easy exploration.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast offers extensive options; dining features traditional silver service with quality, varied menu selections.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Dining reasonably priced; staff provide attentive service, facilitating requests and accommodating dietary needs.”
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  • F
    Fred
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 03 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Nicely presented and clean place with very efficient and friendly efficient staff with an exceptionally good manager.

  • T
    Thomas
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 02 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    Fairly clean and appealing place, has lovely views to the hills and fields on the horizon. The breakfast is comprehensive with lots of dishes. It offers courteous services. The location is brilliant and handy, 2 km from Tawstock Castle.

  • Wrote a review on 19 Dec
    Great
    8.8

    The View from the room

    just for a deluxe room I did not feel like it was of a superioir Quality...

  • C
    Cyril
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 07 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    I slept so comfy in the exceptionally comfortable bed.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    Excellent staff, facilities, cleanliness and location.

    Confusing road signs saying that road is only for the use of buses and taxis which meant I drove around in circles totally confused.

  • Wrote a review on 03 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    The service and time of breakfast was very good, though I have had more choice at 2 star hotels this year.

    This was a treat I had promised myself since a childhood of riding past it on my way to school. It is not a treat I will repeat, nor will I recommend it to anyone. I would not have been happy with my annexe room at half the price I paid. The facilities were poor and at 10.45 I was asked if I would like another drink as the barmaid had cashed up. The entrance from the carpark was a side entrance. Join the late 20th century if you intend to stay open !

  • Wrote a review on 26 Nov
    Perfect
    9.2

    It is in an ideal location for exploring the North Devon coast either by car or by bus or train.

  • Wrote a review on 19 Nov
    Great
    8.8

    Towels - nice and big food and service in reataurant

    Price of Coke noise from next room

  • W
    William
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 11 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    great view

    The imperial hotel was such a cozy place, right by the river. Breakfast was really tasty, but sometimes it felt a bit slow. The staff were all super on it. The room we had was nice n comfy with a great view. We had a fab time and would for sure come back!

    Deluxe River View Twin/double Room
  • Wrote a review on 06 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    The staff at The Imperial Hotel were faultless. They were friendly, unassuming and very helpful. From the time we entered the hotel reception until the time we left we felt totally at ease.

    We couldn't find fault in the hotel.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Nov
    Great
    8.0

    Excellent hotel, with staff to match, will definitely stay again.

  • Wrote a review on 27 Oct
    Perfect
    9.4

    I am not a typical visitor to your hotel because I was staying with you in order to take my 90 yr old mother to visit her sister who is terminally ill and staying at the North Devon Hospice. I was looking for a 'slightly old-fashioned' and comfortable hotel where she would feel looked-after.The Imperial Hotel fulfilled all of my requirements and my mother appreciated the care with which she was treated - your staff were unobtrusive but always there if she needed anything. She didn't want to eat in the restaurant and found the staff in the Colours bar very helpful - she would like to thank,especially, the lady who works there who was most attentive. Please pass this onto her.

    My only complaint would be that you do not have an a la carte menu for the restaurant. We would like to have eaten there one night but my mother only has a small appetite and didn't want to order a two courde meal in case she couldn't manage most of the second course - she hates wasting food - but thought that the restaurant charges were quite reasonable.

  • Wrote a review on 16 Oct
    Perfect
    9.6

    Excellent hotel. Rooms were large and well furnished. The provision of fruit and chocolates in the room was a nice touch. Hotel is probably morr esuitable for the older generation. Some warning on the website about the need for a jacket and tie in the restaurant would be useful.

  • J
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    river view
    attentive service
    noise disturbance

    great ambiance but minor noise issues

    The river view from our room offered fine scenery. The breakfast menu allowed us to choose from various good options, and the attentive service made every meal special.

    Occasional noise from the hallway slightly disturbed our peace.

    Deluxe River View Twin/double Room
  • Wrote a review on 14 Oct
    Great
    8.2

    Central location. Room was nice - although twin beds instead of a double

    Dining room - set menu. Only al a carte in the bar area.

FAQ about The Imperial Hotel

What is the distance from the 4-star The Imperial Hotel to Barnstaple city centre?
Barnstaple city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the 4-star The Imperial Hotel.
Which landmarks are closest to the The Imperial Hotel?
Guests of the The Imperial Hotel can visit Barnstaple Heritage Centre (merely 6 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or the local Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon placed 11 minutes' walk away.
Is there free parking in the 4-star The Imperial Hotel?
Yes, the 4-star The Imperial Hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
How much does a room at the hotel cost?
The prices at the hotel start from £116.
What payment methods are available in the 4-star The Imperial Hotel?
At the 4-star The Imperial Hotel, guests can pay using American Express, Mastercard, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the The Imperial Hotel comprise?
The The Imperial Hotel provides such room types as Standard Double Room, Superior Queen Room, and Standard Queen Room.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel provides dry cleaning, housekeeping, and ironing service and is rated 9.2 for cleanliness.
Which facilities does the 4-star The Imperial Hotel provide?
Top locations of the 4-star The Imperial Hotel include a storage room and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security service and a luggage locker.
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