The Imperial Crown Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (2455 reviews)
42-46 Horton Street , Halifax , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Breakfast quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.9
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and poor cleanliness, indicating a negative sentiment.
Service
8.9
Multiple reviews noted friendly and helpful staff, indicating a positive sentiment.
Location
9.4
The hotel is conveniently located near the train station and shops, which is frequently praised.
Room Quality
6.9
Mixed sentiments about room quality, with some complaints about noise and small rooms.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities were mentioned as basic; parking was a plus, but more improvements are needed.
Value for Money
7.9
Some reviews indicated good value, though concerns about cleanliness and quality were noted.
Food and Beverage
5.4
Negative feedback on the food; many guests complained about the breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
7.4
Overall sentiments were mixed, with some positive experiences overshadowed by significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Halifax, just opposite the train station and next to The Piece Hall, the Imperial Crown Hotel offers a prime location for travelers to explore the town.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with free WiFi, en-suite facilities, a TV with Freeview channels, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Access to Xplosive Fitness Halifax
Guests have the opportunity to utilize the basic facilities at Xplosive Fitness Halifax and even book classes for a surcharge, adding a fitness element to their stay.

Experience the best of Halifax at the Imperial Crown Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2455 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 5.4
Overall Experience: 7.4
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Lesley couple gb
7
Great if going to see gig at Piece Hall
Pros:

Location to Piece Hall

Cons:

Overpriced for the type of hotel it is but obviously taking advantage of location and lack of other accommodation nearby

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Fantastic for visiting the piece hall as literally around the corner. Standard room, basic . Staff very friendly and breakfast was good.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Joshua solo_traveller gb
4
Great potential
Pros:

Location was nice and central to local attractions and station.

Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Hot drinks, kettle, TV and many socket available within the room

Cons:

Bed was broken, as you stand by the foot of the bed, the back right corner had collapsed some time before my stay and hadn't been noticed by staff, photo is attached.

Shower gel was not restocked before or during my stay.

Shower curtain covers drain so if you have a long shower you will likely flood the bathroom so do be careful.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Easy to find as straight outside of the train station and great location for the piece hall which is why we stayed

Cons:

No one on reception when we first got there so had to wait and on leaving it was a case of just leave your key on reception
Room was a bit tatty as was the bathroom.
Though didn't spend long in the room we did go back for a rest before gig , pillows were flat and I banged my head on headboard as I went to sit back, and I could only see half the TV when sat on bed, the kettle wouldn't work in the morning so couldn't have a cup of tea before we left.
I have payed less for a room with much better spec than this had.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent value - Well located
Pros:

Great location - needed a one night stop over due to commitments in the local area. This was well suited, giving great access to the town for shopping, food and drinks.

Cons:

Location was great. Staff fantastic, pleasant and happy to help. Cafe attached to the hotel provided the included breakfast which was very nice and a reasonable portion to set you up for the day.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nathalie solo_traveller mx
6
Pros:

It was super close to the concert venue and train station

Cons:

I expect it to be better for the price honestly

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Basic hotel bit old fashioned think it relies on its vicinity to pierce hall for most custom

Cons:

Not that we didn't like it but as stated old fashioned and a bit dated could do with modernisation 9pm

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Eira solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Robson couple gb
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
8
Halifax Haven
Pros:

Perfect location for our visit to Halifax (Piece Hall). Easy access - car park and train station were a stone's throw. Check in/out easy and staff were friendly.

Cons:

Nothing much, if I had to criticise anything it would be to say the duvets were too heavy for a hot day in August.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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fiona solo_traveller gb
7
Good basic hotel, very clean with great staff
Pros:

Great location, nice bar and the restaurant was great- nice staff
Very clean- bedrooms could do with some love

Cons:

Currently no parking-

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Wouter solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Wij ware er een paar dagen voor een concert in Piece Hall. Hotel ligt er letterlijk naast. Fantastische locatie.
Bar is 24/7 open dus erg fijn om na afloop een drankje te kunnen doen.

Cons:

Niets. Werkelijk waar alles was top geregeld.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mike extended_group gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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H9 The Fairway solo_traveller gb
3
Poor condition
Pros:

There wasn't much too like about this property very run down hotel

Cons:

The room wasn't clean and the facilities in the room were in bad condition, there was exposed wires to the plug socket, a big gap in the wall by the bed, poor and neglected bathroom also no toilet roll holder. I am asthmatic and the room was very dusty also not good for my condition. There were no knots on the bedside table just 2 screws exposed.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
8
Piece Hall stay for gig !
Pros:

Very convenient for Piece Hall. The Indian food was excellent 👌 the staff were superb and very accommodating.

Cons:

The room was good but would have been great for the money if it was a bit more modern. Needs a bit of updating and the double bed was two singles so falling down between mattresses was inevitable.
Other than that I'd book again because of the location and staff.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
5
The hotel was adequate, it was was not value for money. The term 'Over sold, under performed'!
Cons:

There was only person on duty during the stay, although he was very helpful and friendly . Had to queue for a while at check-in and meant the bar area had no staff to serve guests.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Nova solo_traveller gb
7
Historic Halifax Hotel next to The Piece Hall
Pros:

Efficient check in, the staff were all friendly and the £100 safety deposit was refunded shortly after we checked out.

The room was a good size, comfortable and thankfully had a fan. Someone took our heavy case upstairs as he saw us struggling, which was very much appreciated. The rooms may be a little dated for some people's tastes, but it's a very old building with character rather than a sterile chain hotel.

The location was excellent for The Piece Hall, especially if you need to use the East Gate, which is only a 2-3 minute walk.

It was good having somewhere to get a reasonably priced drink and wind down before going back upstairs to sleep off an excellent gig! Met some fellow fans, got chatting & tipsy, then bought a round of 7 drinks which was half the price it would have been down south!

Cons:

The council has dug up the car park - there were lots of roadworks around - but there was plenty of parking in the Eureka car park at £14.50 for 24 hours (there was a notice saying £8 for Piece Hall visitors, but I couldn't see any instructions how to get that rate).

£213 for one night in a twin room is a lot, but all hotel prices have shot up in recent years, and you're paying for the prime location. At least you won't need to pay for taxis!

THERE IS NO LIFT! There aren't any bedrooms on the ground floor and there may not always be a member of staff around to assist with luggage, so pack light.

We were unable to order from the cafe bar menu around 5.30pm as the kitchen swapped over to the Indian menu at 6pm. One meal came out quickly, but the other one took about 25 minutes. Neither were brilliant, so we skipped breakfast.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
6
In need of an update and more staff
Pros:

Locations near piece hall

Cons:

Needs updating. Bathroom terrible needs a proper shower.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Vicky extended_group gb
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lynne solo_traveller gb
5
Good location but little else.
Pros:

Location couldn't be better. A few minutes walk from the train station and a few minutes from the Piece Hall where we went to a concert. Good cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Small room with enormous bed so very little space around it. Only one bedside socket so unable to use kettle/charger. Tv on bench sideways on so couldn't watch from the bed. Had to wait 50 minutes for the cooked breakfast, no self service juices or cereals. Really quite expensive at £191.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee