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The Imperial Hotel

Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple EX32 8NB, England
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4.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
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Buckland_10
Wokingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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I am usually a fan of the Brend Hotels and the Imperial does have all the good features of the chain especially the usual service. The staff cannot do enough for you. However, beware in this particular hotel of accepting an "Imperial" room. The one which we had, and others which I saw, are small and dark with very limited... More

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py6km
Bristol
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7 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights whilst in the area for a wedding. I think I'd probably summarise our stay as 'ok'. There really isn't anything spectacular about the hotel, and nothing really that made me think I would do my best not to stay here again. Generally speaking the room we had, which was a deluxe river facing room,... More

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Janet A
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Superb food and service. Nice to see high standards which is sadly lacking in most hotels, eg dress code. No scruffs here thank goodness. Can see why a few comments were bad. I would highly recommend this hotel. More

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LostInTheHillsMouse
Yorkshire Dales
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Did not really enjoy the place. It is outdated rather than old fashioned and needs revamping. However, staff very pleasant. Ideal for a big group or wedding. Rather expensive for the rooms offered. Popular with the over seventy-fives ( if they are feeling their age!) Ground floor ladies toilets worth a viewing. They are stunning but contrast starkly with the... More

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Roboroughrob
deepest devon
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19 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

We booked this lunch, as a treat for my wife on her birthday, the day before and had no trouble getting our choice of times. The reception was good and they clearly expected us..... the bar was deserted (unexpected on a bank holiday sunday at 1.15pm) but the service was personal and prompt. When we went through to Dinner the... More

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Esperanto-uk
South West England
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

Called in for tea & cakes. Lovely clean & fresh interior. However, the cakes looked as though they had just been taken out of a wraper, the hot chocolate was the weakest you can imagine & the earl grey tea turned out to be something else! It then took 2 people ages to sort out the bill. What a shame... More

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ANSE1855
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We used this hotel as a base for a short business trip and found the whole experience very worthwhile and comforting. This is old style service and ambience which is very welcome and appealing. An older clientele makes for a more pleasant experience at an hotel than usual these days so politeness was the order of the day both between... More

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lewis k
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
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My partner and i arrived on the friday not sure what to expect. as a young couple we kept an open mind. greeting in the reception with warm smiles and the offer with help wioth our bags set the level fro the next couple of days. the stylish room over looking the river was worth the upgrade. Plasma tv and... More

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PeachCJ
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Modern facilities yet maintaining charm and character . This is a great hotel with great staff and lovely food . We stayed two nights and the staff were very efficient and friendly . The room had character and we had flat screen tv and modern white bathroom and 24 hour room service .we had an excellent meal in the restaurant... More

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Sallysparkles
Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

We just spent a couple of nights here and it was nice. Would have been better if there were duvets instead of sheets and a double bed rather than two singles pushed together, but otherwise a very enjoyable stay. Breakfast was good- just order off the menu rather than the buffet. More

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