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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 90 Reviews
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eastbourne
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 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
April 3, 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

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our third weekend stay over the last two years. Hotel staff are excellent from front of house etc, to cleaners, the food is really first class without being over the top. Saturday nights in the restaurant they have a singer with keyboard, this chap is really good,and the volume is spot on,we've sat ten feet away,and enjoyed his... More

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barnstaple
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

if you want the best then this is the place for you,bar food or restaurant, good food and plenty of it suprisingly it dosent cost the earth,allso the staff are very good,recomended.

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Worcester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great slightly old fashioned hotel full of character staff great nothing to much trouble Very tastefull Xmas decorations room 107 cracking value for money could not fault last nights Stay

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Dorset U.K.
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Another fantastic four day break at one of our favourite 'Brend' Hotels. We were able to stay in Room 205, our choice. Which looks out over the River at the front of the Hotel. The overall quality of the Staff, at Reception, Dinning and Bar area's, never seems to change, led I'm sure by the Management.The Hotel alway's seems fully... More

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Somerset, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

Just back from a surprise one night ' birthday surprise' visit. We have stayed here on several occasions over the years but not in recent times.I have to say that if anything has changed then it is for the better,other than the fact that Helen Challacombe is no longer the manager,she was brilliant.In common with every Brend hotel we have... More

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We have just got back to reality after spending three nights. Food is exceptional, service is second to none. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only downside is that the bathroom needed updating for a luxury room it was a bit tired. This is our third visit, looking forward to our next already.

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BrendHotels, Director at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review
November 29, 2011

Thank you for all of your positive comments, they are very much appreciated. Regarding your comment on the bathroom, i am sure you will be pleased to know that in the new year we will be refurbishing a number of our bathrooms and have plans to update some of our bedrooms. I look forward to welcoming you back to The... More

Stockport, United Kingdom
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We've just stayed at the Imperial for 3 nights for a family wedding and all I can say is that they made this extra special for everyone. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and they go out of their way to ensure you're all ok. This hotel is marketed and presented for the elder category however my daughter... More

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Truro, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here for one night on a business trip. The location of the hotel is good but the hotel itself is a bit dated, both in decor and staff attitude. Don't get me wrong, all the staff were pleasant and polite, it just seemed that the hotel was stuck in a bit of a time warp and didn’t really... More

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BrendHotels, General Manager at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review
October 25, 2011

Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding our staff and the rooms at The Imperial Hotel being clean and comfortable. Although a higher proportion of our customers are of a certain age, we do our best to cater for all age groups. I apologise that on this occasion we did not meet your expectations. We have now reviewed... More

Combe Martin
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I only live about 15 miles away from this hotel but have stayed for a new years eve for 2 nights in 2007, we had a standard room which was clean and well decorated, food was great staff were helpful and we really enjoyed the whole thing. Over the past 3 years we have always gone to the hotel for... More

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