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The Imperial Hotel

Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple EX32 8NB, England
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The Imperial Hotel
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Barnstaple
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
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Slinfold
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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We were a club coach party of 38, average age well over 70. The staff could not have been nicer and the breakfast and dinners fantastic - choice of local fish every evening. They have no pool or gym. Definitely 4 star plus. As it consists of several old buildings combined rooms are all different sizes so you can be... More

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London, UK
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I stayed here for one night on a business trip and like other reviewers definitely felt I was the youngest person there by twenty years - and I'm in my 60s! Everything was clean but to me seemed very dated. There was no safe in the room - these days one doesn't expect to have to hand 'valuables' in at... More

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mansfield UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We stayed here for one night in May. The hotel in very clean and decorated well but in a fussy style.Be aware the average age of guests maybe 70+ especially when there is a coach tour staying like the night we were here. Our only gripe was we asked for a double room but ended up with singles made up... More

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Warwickshire, England
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126 reviews 126 reviews
Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We stayed 2 nights as part of a car tour of the SW with a group of around 20. This has to be the best of the 4 hotels we used - far better than the 5 star Bath Spa. Service is friendly yet professional, rooms very comfortable, food excellent and with generous portions at the imaginative 5 course dinner... More

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BrendHotels, Hotel Director at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to review The Imperial Hotel. It is most pleasing to read that you had an enjoyable break and i can assure you that your comments will be relayed to all staff members. I will look forward to welcoming you back to The Imperial Hotel in the near future. More

Hampshire, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was our second visit to The Imperial in 20 months. My husband has had 6.5 weeks radiotheraphy treatment and The Imperial was the first place we thought of to have a relaxing break to get over it. It worked!!!! Rooms, staff and everything were up to the high standard you would expect from this lovely hotel. We left the... More

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hitchin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Having raved to my mother about this hotel we took her for easter week-end. And now she is raviubg aboiut it to her friends. The staff are so excellent to the point that l forgot to remove the do not disturb sign from our door so our room was not made up, when l mentioned this to reception within no... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We found the hotel to be very clean and comfortable and enjoyed a pleasant stay. However, for the staff to have referred to us, the guests, as "you guys" is highly unprofessional..............."Sir" or "Madam" should be, of course, the correct form of address.

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BrendHotels, Hotel Director at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you for your review of The Imperial Hotel and I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed a pleasant stay with us. I apologise for one of our members of staff addressing you in that way. As a hotel, we strive to provide a professional service in all aspects at all times and of course, our staff should address... More

Bath, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This trip was planned by my boyfriend, so not sure on prices. But the hotel was amazing, seemed very oldy wordly, the staff were excellent, as in polite and very welcoming. But also personnal telling us about the area. The food was outstanding, almost to good, as in we ate so much i gained 3lbs! But it was worth it.... More

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devon
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

just spent the easter weekend here. absolutely great. room and bathroom of a very high standard. food was great, the best we have experienced at a brend hotel, even the vegetarian in our party was delighted. staff were very attentive and friendly. we even had entertainment laid on. plenty of parking. all in all very good.

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Superb service from time of arrival to departure. All staff courteous, friendly and helpful. Room provided expansive view of the river. Hotel decor new and fresh. Wide and varied choice of food to high standard and all drinks at affordable prices. Would definitely stay again when next in area.

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BrendHotels, Hotel Director at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thank you for your review of The Imperial Hotel. It is most pleasing to read that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and would like to stay with us again in the future. I look forward to welcoming you back soon. More

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  • Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
Address: Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple EX32 8NB, England
Price range (per night):* 106 AUD - 261 AUD

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