Dorrians Imperial Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (641 reviews)
Main Street , Ballyshannon , IE

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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Outdated rooms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Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.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Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 641 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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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location food very good

Cons:

Nothing every thing was great

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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niamh • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • couple • ie
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ae
8
Clean, comfortable & convenient.
Pros:

Pleasant stay, right in the heart of Ballyshannon.

Cons:

Breakfast service was terribly slow. As a single traveller, I felt I got missed. The staff were very busy, so maybe needed an extra body.
No WiFi coverage in the room.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
10
Relaxing Enjoyable
Pros:

Friendly staff. Spotless clean. Big room with comfortable bed that had a top sheet. Definitely will be back.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Luc • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Location, service, clean and spacious room

Cons:

Tap leaking and no hot water in the morning for shower. Way too expensive for what it is.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • gb
7
Excellent breakfast & a relaxing stay!
Pros:

Excellent breakfast! Friendly hosts& staff!

Cons:

Very steep street & steps up from car park.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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INGRID • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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SaMantha • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel very clean
Staff so helpful
Food fantastic
Lovely bar

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
10
Donegal.Gem
Pros:

Excellent Hotel filled to bursting with olde world charm and elegance. Upon arrival we were bowled over by the quality of the reception and furnishings - the bedroom did not disappoint it was large and spacious with plenty of cupboard and wardrobe space - bathroom was also large with good lighting. We had dinner in their magnificent dining room - the furnishings drapes and chandeliers made it a stunning and enjoyable experience. It felt like going back in time when dining was not just a meal but a journey of delight - the meal was delicious and exceptional - service and friendliness of staff made us feel part of the family - the owner Mary made us feel very welcome and unstinting in generosity.with her time. This Hotel is unique in the sense that they have time for everyone and should be rightly proud of their hospitality product - the owner Mary pointed us in the direction of their family pub the Thatch just a short five minute walk from the Hotel. We had a very enjoyable evening listening to traditional.music in this thatched pub in immaculate condition . The breakfast the next morning was excellent with all tastes catered for.

All in all I would thoroughly and highly recommend a stay in this Hotel dating back to 1781!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • couple • gb
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Gorgeous beautiful hotel food was amazing

Cons:

Nothing could have been better everything was beautiful

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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marie • couple • ie
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • ie
10
We have booked again!!!
Pros:

Traditional, welcoming, good food , wonderful staff. All was great ,

Cons:

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2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Matthews • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely comfortable clean hotel, we arrived earlier than check in time but the lady checked us in no problem, very helpful and staff were very attentive and friendly, very tasty breakfast also! Thanks

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
8
Great location to see the area around south Donegal, North Leitrim and Sligo. Everyone very friendly
Pros:

In the middle of the town so location great. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Breakfast good.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Great dining room and really lovely staff.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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gunn84 • couple • it
7
Pros:

Hotel classico vecchio stile, camere enormi e pulite. Ottima colazione. Zona centrale.

Cons:

Niente wifi, accettazione alla vecchia maniera con fogli di carta... Prezzo un pò alto.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee