Dorrians Imperial Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (612 reviews)
Main Street , Ballyshannon , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent food
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Hard beds and pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.
Service
8.87
Friendly staff who were very helpful and made the stay memorable.
Location
8.8
Great central location, very accessible with good transportation options.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were comfortable but some guests found the beds and pillows hard.
Amenities
8.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.45
Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast and bar food were exceptional; guests enjoyed the dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall had a lovely and memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:21

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Experience the charm of Dorrians Imperial Hotel, located in the heart of Ballyshannon. Each room offers picturesque views of the town and is elegantly furnished for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in home-cooked Irish cuisine at our on-site restaurant, where local produce is used to create mouthwatering dishes. Start your day with a full Irish breakfast and unwind in the Assaroe Lounge with a variety of drinks.

Convenient Location
Explore Ireland's oldest town with ease as central shops and leisure facilities are just a short walk away. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Assaroe Lake or play a round of golf at Bundoran Golf Club, both within a short distance.

Book your stay at Dorrians Imperial Hotel now for a memorable experience in Ballyshannon.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 612 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 8.87
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.56
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patricia • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Bed clothes

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Eamon Kearney • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely family run hotel. Staff excellent and eager to please at all times.

Cons:

Bit pricey to be honest .

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Everyone was very nice and polite nothing was a bother to anyone
Pros:

Breakfast was really good , and dinning room was well presented

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Violet • couple • ie
3
Middling
Pros:

Very noisy room to the front traffic ongoing

Cons:

The rooms are so out dated the shower very dangerous having to step in over a bath serious health and safety toilet kept blocking

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
Won’t be back
Cons:

Felt and looked like it stepped out of the 1980’s, everything was tired. No hot water for a shower when I arrived late afternoon. Expensive for what it provides.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Marion • extended_group • gb
8
Great location, very clean, lovely staff
Pros:

Very charming, lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Joan • family_with_children • gb
8
It was all brilliant. Lovely people and great staff
Pros:

Lovely breakfast with all Irish produce

Cons:

If we had a walk in shower I fell recently and broke my hip.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • au
7
Pros:

The old world charm

Cons:

Poor wifi

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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WESAL • extended_group • ie
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • de
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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jacques • couple • fr
7
Hôtel du passé mais avec du charme
Pros:

Hôtel suranné mais avec du charme

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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kieran • solo_traveller • ie
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Juergen • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great owners fantastic staff very good food value for money ☺️

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Declan • couple • gb
6
Enjoyable
Pros:

Excellent dinner and breakfast. Lovely that the owners are always about and attentive and helpful

Cons:

A dated property, could be considered quaint

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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JYOTHIS • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Hospitality & breakfast

Cons:

Nil

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • couple • de
6
Alles gut. Preis-Leistung ist ok für Irland.
Pros:

Lage ist zentral, günstig gelegen.
Personal ist sympathisch.

Cons:

Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Wasserhahn hat durchgängig getropft, sowohl Waschbecken als auch Bad.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Ward • extended_group • gb
10
Will be back soon
Pros:

I liked everything from start to finish
I was very impressed

Cons:

Nothing as every thing and every one were exceptional

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Doina • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Great location. Spacious and clean rooms. Lovely breakfast with great choice and friendly staff

Cons:

A little noisy with traffic

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee