Dorrians Imperial Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (569 reviews)
Main Street , Ballyshannon , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
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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Outdated rooms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Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.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Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.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.

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 569 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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SaMantha • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel off road parking. Breakfast lovely... Bar has a very friendly feel enjoyed our stay here highly recommend this place

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Angeline • couple • ie
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • ie
10
Definitely recommend, everything was lovely
Pros:

We loved the style of the hotel, the friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the hotel

Cons:

It was slightly confusing at night to get in as you have to ring a bell but nothing other than this! Even with this they answered very quickly but it would be nice to know

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Gearoid • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • couple • au
8
Good value for money stop off on our tour of Ireland
Pros:

Shower was fantsatic - great water pressure. Breakfast was excellent and bonus was we were able to join a Saturday night live Irish music show that was being hosted in the pub up the road that the hotel owns.

Cons:

Husband reckons bed was too small and prefers doonas/quilts to sheets and blankets

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynna • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Dorrian's always delivers.
Pros:

Staff are lovely; food is excellent great facilities I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Everything was brilliant.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Diana Elena • couple • us
10
Absolutely perfect. We will be back to our “home away from home” soon.
Pros:

Beautifully located in the heart of Ballyshannon, this classic and elegant inn was a delight to be in. The owners were charming and gracious and made us feel we had at home and comfortable. The staff were friendly and efficient. Best pub in Ballyshannon and the food was fantastic!!

Cons:

I honestly cannot think of anything.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
8
Old world charm
Pros:

Old world charm. Staff and owners welcoming, friendly, helpful but not intrusive. Spotless and food really good, fresh and cooked to order. Great location to attend events in Abbey centre.

Cons:

Keys a wee bit difficult to work but that goes with the older hotels that we like most.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything. Very comfortable..room was fab..staff so friendly..breakfast was excellent...best coffee I ever got anywhere

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Quirky but great fun
Pros:

Lovely period hotel

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen John • extended_group • gb
9
Family hotel superbly run by Mary and Benny Dorian with great staff and great breakfast.
Pros:

Traditional full Irish breakfast freshly prepared, but with healthy options of good quality fruit and cereal and wholemeal bread too.

Cons:

WiFi could have been better, but as a plus, it stopped people from being on their phones all the time.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Rory • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Overnight stay, very close and convenient to where I needed to be.

Cons:

Smaller breakfast than expected.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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siobhan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, friendly hotel with lovely food.
Pros:

It’s was warm, comfortable, lovely dinner and breakfast very good. Staff were extremely friendly.
Bar staff were quick serving, reception lady has big smile and restaurant staff were all so nice and helpful.
Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Not the most modern hotel that wasn’t important.
I have no complaints or dislikes about this hotel.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • ie
8
Great location, could do with some updating but it does the job!
Pros:

Great location and plenty of parking. Reception and bar staff very welcoming and friendly.

Cons:

There was quite a bit of dust on the furniture in the bedroom. The curtains and general decor is quite dated and the beds are on the small side.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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PADRAIC • solo_traveller • ie
9
Convenient, good value, located in the town center.
Pros:

Great, Nice to get table service at breakfast time...made a nice change.

Cons:

It was perfect for what I needed, so I won't be complaining.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Whelan • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Nice Comfortable hotel, Friendly staff and nice breakfast. Lovely Coffee

Cons:

Everything was satisfactory for the cost

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Comfortable bed, big room and tea making facilities.
Lovely location. The staff were lovely and very welcoming. Excellent breakfast.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee