Name: The Imperial Hotel
Address: Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, EX32 8NB, United Kingdom, Taw Vale Parade, Devon, EX32 8NB, UK
Rating: 8.7

The Imperial Hotel

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About this property

The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw. There is a formal restaurant serving 2 and 4-course dinner, as well as relaxed dining in our Colours Bar and terrace lounge. The Imperial Hotel offers free parking and is only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful North Devon coast. The coastal village of Clovelly, with its 14th-century harbour, and the beautiful Lynton and Lynmouth coast are also nearby. Spend a few relaxing moments during morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make the most of the hotels service, where guests' comfort is of paramount importance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Single Room 1 single bed
Standard Twin/Double Room 1 double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe River View Twin/Double Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Superior Twin or Double Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Superior Double or Twin Room with River View 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

John

United Kingdom

“breakfast was good but the round tables for 2 got a little cramped when hot drinks toast and hot food arrived”

Jan

United Kingdom

“Clean, bright, warm Parking available staff friendly”

Simon

United Kingdom

“The Staff were fantasic, the breakfast was really good.”

Ian

United Kingdom

“Excellent and helpful staff. Wonderful breakfast and dinner. Very comfortable.”

Veronica

United Kingdom

“Food was superb. Accommodation was extremely comfortable. The location is very convenient for the town, railway station (as we arrived by train) and the bus station: this was our second visit so we explored more of the local area by bus and it was...”

Catherine

United Kingdom

“Lovely old building with original features. Room service portions were very generous and with quick service.”

David

United Kingdom

“Good location, in a quiet area by the river. Very good food, lovely breakfast and dinner. Comfortable room and a nice big bed.”

Trevor

United Kingdom

“A great hotel is a good location near the centre. The staff were always attentive and pleasant. We would happily stay here again.”

Richard

United Kingdom

“Great location. Friendly staff. Good restaurant. Comfortable bed. Large car park.”

Lorna

United Kingdom

“Hotel staff friendly at the bar. Bed was really comfy, lovely and clean.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

The Arlington Restaurant

Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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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

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel has a preferred dress code of no sportswear, t-shirts or ripped denim in the Arlington Restaurant after 18:30. Casual dining is available in the Colours Bar.

Please note a selection of the hotel's rooms are located within the grounds of the hotel in its Rivercourt Building and are accessed via a separate entrance. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please note children are charged at £15 per child per night and this is not included in the total cost. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please inform The Imperial Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.