Imperial Hotel

Hotels
8 (201 reviews)
Devonshire Place , Eastbourne , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm welcome
Excellent food variety
Friendly staff
Cons:
Heavy doors
Long wait for lifts
Insufficient seating before meals

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
The room was clean and comfortable, contributing positively.
Service
8.68
The service was excellent, with staff being very pleasant and accommodating.
Location
7.72
Location not specifically mentioned, assigned Target Overall Rating.
Room Quality
7.67
The rooms were noted to be well equipped and spacious.
Amenities
7.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not explicitly mentioned.
Value for Money
7.66
Standard quality for this hotel tier, not explicitly mentioned.
Food and Beverage
8.21
The meals were excellent with a variety and well-presented.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall a positive experience with guests planning to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:34

Property Description

Victorian Seaside Charm

Traditional Rooms with Modern Amenities
Imperial Hotel offers spacious rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Enjoy complimentary WiFi in public areas for your convenience.

Relaxation and Dining
Unwind in the shared lounge or indulge in homecooked cuisine at the hotel's bar and restaurant.

Convenient Location
Located just a 2-minute walk from the seafront, Imperial Hotel provides easy access to Eastbourne's center and railway station. Explore the Sussex Heritage Coast area, only a short distance away.

Book your stay at Imperial Hotel for a delightful seaside retreat.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 201 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 8.68
Location: 7.72
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
J
John solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very nice hotel and service great 😃

Cons:

The breakfast was a little below standard

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
B
Beverley extended_group gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Very friendly

Cons:

Poor sausages

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
L
Lynn solo_traveller us
7
Foid location, friendly staff ,
Pros:

It was convenient. Very clean, staff was
Friendly

Cons:

The room was very very hot. The window opened 3 inches
I felt luke i was in a sauna.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay.
Pros:

I liked everything. The room was spacious with a large fan which was great in the hot weather. Bedding, towels etc were all spotless. Very spacious shower. Three bars and one with bingo and music. All the staff were lovely and the whole hotel had a very friendly vibe. Thanks to everyone.

Cons:

There were no negatives

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Modesto solo_traveller es
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
H
Hilary family_with_children gb
7
Good
Pros:

comfortable bed, nice room

Cons:

The lifts were too small and a bit erratic

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
C
CATHRYN extended_group gb
6
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
B
Beverleigh couple gb
7
Great stay as always. Staff very helpful
Pros:

Very efficient staff.

Cons:

No issues

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
6
Short break away
Pros:

The room was good spacious

Cons:

The food breakfast was not so good

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple gb
7
Good location for us for the Tennis
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stifling room. Not their fault as it was really hot weather. Window only opens a tiny way. Feeble fan provided

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
P
Philip[ solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location.
Well appointed
Friendly and efficient service in the dining room (table 14)

Cons:

NO Air-conditioning in bedroom or dining room.
Very strict mealtimes which resulted in us not using the dinner service
Clearly operated for the owners coach clients.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
R
Roger extended_group gb
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
S
Susan solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Comfy beds, spacious bedroom. Great position

Cons:

If could all do with a bit ofc
Care and update. Its all quite dated.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
H
Hilary couple gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
6
663potter Couples Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
8
Second time
Pros:

Second time here most certainly not disappointed staff are lovely food good great location very adequate room lifts are a bit iffy tho let’s just say excellent stay

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
F
Fran family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Location excellent for station, tennis, restaurants and seafront. Parking permit for nearby parking.

Cons:

Air conditioning. Fan provided but very hot in the bedroom.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
P
Philkg solo_traveller gb
5
Very clean , good value but in need of updating.
Pros:

It was great location for tennis tournament and good value. Very clean.

Cons:

It is dated, old lift and carpets. The bed mattress was old and the springs were creaky. Unfortunately it was in the heatwave so we were extremely hot as there is no Aircon or fans. Breakfast is only served in a 45min slot, but it was full table service.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
A
anitasC1553TL Family
10
Fab hotel excellent service
Pros:

This was our second visit to this hotel with Daish’s and once again we thoroughly enjoyed it. Great value for money, close to promenade and the town. Staff in all areas are great and friendly. Yes a lot of us mature adults at this hotel as everywhere accessible and you can do as much or as little as you like.
I for one cannot fault it.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
R
Rosario solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent location.
Pros:

Staff, location

Cons:

Cleanliness was not up to scratch. Room needs a good dusting, , f.e on towel rail + skirting boards. At breakfast time, some saucers were not clean, i.e. they must have been used twice!

2026-06-24 via Nuitee