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Outdated rooms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Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.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Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.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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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
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Nicola • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely old hotel with beautiful welcome. Ideally located in centre

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Anna-Klara • couple • de
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Mama • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Good location. Close to the bus station.
Staff and the proprietor were very friendly and helpful.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Håkan • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • extended_group • nz
8
A typical Irish friendly hotel
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and accommodating.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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tony. • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Located in Bally Shannon

Cons:

Very tired. Left in the 1980s. No amenities in the room. Wifi in lobby only.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • extended_group • se
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • au
10
It was such a beautiful stay, thankyou so much!
Pros:

The opulence, history and obvious love the family have for their hotel. Off street parking. The beautiful decor and furnishings. Central location allowing us to walk everywhere.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Eilish • couple • ie
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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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