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Outdated rooms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Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.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Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.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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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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marie • couple • ie
8
2026-08-28 • 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
M
Matthews • family_with_children • gb
10
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
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
10
It was only a very short stay but it was lovely
Pros:

Very clean

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Hope I get the chance to visit again.
Pros:

I Had a wonderful happy stay. The people and facilities were excellent. I met with such kindness and friendliness on my visit to Ballyshannon.

Cons:

Nothing can be improved on. Everything was excellent.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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HAROLD • couple • gb
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
9
Great value for the money.
Pros:

Location was perfect because we wanted to be able to walk around. It offered parking. They have good hairdryers which is a plus for someone with long hair.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Betty • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

This hotel was very well run and staff were very welcoming.

Cons:

I enjoyed everything

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Allen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Excellent and plentiful seafood chowder. Good breakfast. Quiet location.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Emer • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Very central to everything

Cons:

Dated breakfast ok

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • couple • ie
9
An exceptional hote, we really enjoyed our stay & hope to return there
Pros:

So welcoming!, fabulous room & food too

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely it was all we needed

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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jim • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very clean and staff well very pleasant and helpful

Cons:

WiFi not in the rooms had to sit around the reception area

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee