Name: The Imperial Hotel
Address: Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, EX32 8NB, United Kingdom, Taw Vale Parade, Devon, EX32 8NB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $113 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel The Imperial Hotel

Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, EX32 8NB, United Kingdom –

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Ground floor room was nice. Great staff, good food.

Larry

United States of America

The room was extremely comfortable. The shower room was perfectly heated and had all the essentials that you would need and more. The hotel has a charming traditional style.

Gregoire

France

breakfast cooked to order which is not always usual, was very good. Car parking excellent.

Brian

United Kingdom

The second hotel car park is over a narrow street immediately behind the hotel's rear entrance so very easy to access the hotel. The reception was welcoming. Our rooms were easy to find. All of the staff were very polite and welcoming. All I met said good morning and smiled. The food was in the Bistro was fabulous with generous portions. Excellent location for visiting Rosemore, Arlington Court and Combe Martin

George

United Kingdom

i always like to feel comfortable being a single woman travelling on her own. i was given a great room overlooking the water front, which made a nice change. when your on business you always seem to get rooms that are not as nicely situated so was a welcome change.

Kirsty

United Kingdom

We enjoyed the food in the Bistro. We liked the fact that the Hotel supports local/West Country businesses by using their products to promote goods. The staff were 1st class and couldn't do enough for you.

David

United Kingdom

The location was great .Buses run every 10 minutes to anywhere.The hotel was pure luxury for us and the staff were excellent.nothing too much trouble.

Tyler

United Kingdom

Loved the hotel! Amazingly clean, a beautiful hotel and gorgeous room, fab location, a delicious breakfast. A really pleasurable experience.

Andrew

United Kingdom

Breakfast good, but was disappointed that had to pay extra as all items was not on menu

Cwmddu

United Kingdom

Good location, easy to park, spacious modern looking rooms

Charlotte

United Kingdom

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9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“Ground floor room was nice. Great staff, good food.”

Larry United States of America
“The room was extremely comfortable. The shower room was perfectly heated and had all the essentials that you would need and more. The hotel has a charming traditional style.”

Gregoire France
“breakfast cooked to order which is not always usual, was very good. Car parking excellent.”

Brian United Kingdom
“The second hotel car park is over a narrow street immediately behind the hotel's rear entrance so very easy to access the hotel. The reception was welcoming. Our rooms were easy to find.”

George United Kingdom
“i always like to feel comfortable being a single woman travelling on her own. i was given a great room overlooking the water front, which made a nice change.”

Kirsty United Kingdom
“We enjoyed the food in the Bistro. We liked the fact that the Hotel supports local/West Country businesses by using their products to promote goods.”

David United Kingdom
“The location was great .Buses run every 10 minutes to anywhere.The hotel was pure luxury for us and the staff were excellent.nothing too much trouble.”

Tyler United Kingdom
“Loved the hotel! Amazingly clean, a beautiful hotel and gorgeous room, fab location, a delicious breakfast. A really pleasurable experience.”

Andrew United Kingdom
“Breakfast good, but was disappointed that had to pay extra as all items was not on menu”

Cwmddu United Kingdom
“Good location, easy to park, spacious modern looking rooms”

Charlotte United Kingdom

The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the center of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw. There is a formal restaurant serving 2 and 4-course dinner, as well as relaxed dining in our Colors 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 harbor, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Closest Landmarks *

Lundy Island
7.2 miles
Royal North Devon Golf Club
7.4 miles
Westward Ho!
8.6 miles
Woolacombe Beach
9.3 miles
Watermouth Castle
9.4 miles
Bull Point Lighthouse
10.5 miles

Closest Airports *

Exeter International Airport
36.6 miles
Cardiff Airport
38.1 miles
Newquay Airport
59.9 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location and very clean and fresh room 111 with good view”

Chris

United Kingdom

9.1

“Very comfortable room location great”

Elizabeth

United Kingdom

9.1

“Great location for exploring the lovely north Devon coast. ”

Ruth

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Arlington Restaurant

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Imperial Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 Colors 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.

Please note children are accommodated free of charge but breakfast is charged, and is not included.

The prices at The Imperial Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
In total, there are 40 rooms at The Imperial Hotel.

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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Imperial Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
The Imperial Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Imperial Hotel by:
- Car 60 minutes
The Imperial Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- The Arlington Restaurant
Guests staying at The Imperial Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
Check-in at The Imperial Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Room options at The Imperial Hotel include:
- Single
- Twin/Double
- Double

“The second hotel car park is over a narrow street immediately behind the hotel's rear entrance so very easy to access the hotel. The reception was welcoming. Our rooms were easy to find. All of the staff were very polite and welcoming. All I met said good morning and smiled. The food was in the Bistro was fabulous with generous portions. Excellent location for visiting Rosemore, Arlington Court and Combe Martin”

“i always like to feel comfortable being a single woman travelling on her own. i was given a great room overlooking the water front, which made a nice change. when your on business you always seem to get rooms that are not as nicely situated so was a welcome change.”

“We enjoyed the food in the Bistro. We liked the fact that the Hotel supports local/West Country businesses by using their products to promote goods. The staff were 1st class and couldn't do enough for you.”

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Reviewed: September 19, 2019

Brian
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Main door of bedroom was hanging off. Could not eat in main restaurant because full, until after eight, to late.
breakfast cooked to order which is not always usual, was very good. Car parking excellent.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

George
United Kingdom
10

“Memorable and thoroughly enjoyed.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
We liked everything Nothing could have been better.
The second hotel car park is over a narrow street immediately behind the hotel's rear entrance so very easy to access the hotel. The reception was welcoming. Our rooms were easy to find. All of the staff were very polite and welcoming. All I met said good morning and smiled. The food was in the Bistro was fabulous with generous portions. Excellent location for visiting Rosemore, Arlington Court and Combe Martin

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Kirsty
United Kingdom
9.2

“good and would stay here again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
i always like to feel comfortable being a single woman travelling on her own. i was given a great room overlooking the water front, which made a nice change. when your on business you always seem to get rooms that are not as nicely situated so was a welcome change.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 5, 2019

Lynne
United Kingdom
8.8

“Central location close to all Barnstaple has to offer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Like a step back in time.
Central location alongside river.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Linda
United States of America

3 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Walls between us seemed pretty thin. Could hear the neighbors fussing about in the middle of the night and in the morning discussing one bag or two (tea) decisions. Glad we only adjoined one other unit
Location, parking

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“A restful and relaxing break in a beautiful hotel with exceptional customer service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The whole experience was excellent and more than met our expectations. We were upgraded upon our arrival as well. We have visited Barnstaple and the surrounding area on several occasions and this is the best visit yet even though my husband was brought up in Barnstaple.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

David
United Kingdom
8.3

“Overall, a very nice experience. Much better than a B&B.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room would have benefitted having a minibar/fridge. With the towel rails being constantly on, the room gets too hot, even with the bathroom door closed. Perhaps air conditioning should be considered. Although they provided a desktop fan, we still had to have the window open and listen to all the drunks singing and shouting!!!
We enjoyed the food in the Bistro. We liked the fact that the Hotel supports local/West Country businesses by using their products to promote goods. The staff were 1st class and couldn't do enough for you.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Jane
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff and room were lovely

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Andrew7252
United Kingdom
10

“Very Relaxing And Worry Free Stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bottled water in the room was not replaced once used but other than that everything was great.
Everything

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Tyler
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just don’t like two single beds put together to make a double.alway fall into the middle.
The location was great .Buses run every 10 minutes to anywhere.The hotel was pure luxury for us and the staff were excellent.nothing too much trouble.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 31, 2019

Andrew
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Loved the hotel! Amazingly clean, a beautiful hotel and gorgeous room, fab location, a delicious breakfast. A really pleasurable experience.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

Cwmddu
United Kingdom
8.3

“Very good, would go there again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast choice
Breakfast good, but was disappointed that had to pay extra as all items was not on menu

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

Charlotte
United Kingdom
10

“Upgraded to the suite”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location, easy to park, spacious modern looking rooms

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 28, 2019

Becky
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic! A lovely relaxing break.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Staff very attentive but not over bearing. Food was outstanding. Room very spacious and clean.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Clayton
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were all really great and happy to help, especially Shannon who went out of her way to help us and was really friendly. Room was great (amazing shower) and Fan provided for the hot weather without even asking for one. would recommend the hotel to anyone asking. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed in August 2019

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	Standard Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This room overlooks the town, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin/Double Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This room overlooks the town, or small courtyard area if the room is located in the River Court Building, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe River View Twin/Double Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This large, airy room overlooks the River Taw and includes chocolates and fruit platter on arrival. Other benefits include tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Twin or Double Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This room overlooks the town, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double or Twin Room with River View 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking This twin/double room features a electric kettle and flat-screen TV Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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