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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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.”
- Helen United Kingdom“Everything excellent but just to select one thing. The manager William Sherwin was very kind to my elderly mother and moved her to a room which he thought would be more suitable. It really did enhance her stay.”
- Mortimer United Kingdom“Polite and friendly staff. Excellent location for town and visiting the local attractions.”
- Lois United Kingdom“We had an excellent stay at this lovely hotel . The had a deluxe room . All the staff were very helpful and friendly . Would highly recommend and stay again if we are in the area again.”
- Graham United Kingdom“Excellent, service was very good, thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the cold table was perfect,didn’t feel rushed at all very relaxing,”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Arlington Restaurant
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
