Dorrians Imperial Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (612 reviews)
Main Street , Ballyshannon , ie

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Free
Children allowed

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Outdated rooms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Hotel was good and well maintained, however, some rooms were marked as outdated.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Good value was noted, but some mentioned outdated rooms.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

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 612 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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Eric • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • gb
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Janice • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I liked the old fashioned feel of the place and the very personable and helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing. Maybe some of the pictures in the dining room could do with a little updating as they were quite faded blue with the sun.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • ie
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely, lovely,lovely!
Pros:

This hotel is lovely. The staff are lovely and the setting was perfect.
You could not ask for more.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Dieter Rödiger • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ernest • solo_traveller • ie
10
Dorrian's Hotel.
Pros:

Very comfortable. Owners are lovely people. Staff pleasant and courteous. Good value for money. We stay there quite often and will again.

Cons:

Nothing really to dislike.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
7
Great friendly hotel food was great
Pros:

Nice clean old fashioned hotel with friendly staff

Cons:

The beer and minerals at bar and orange juice in morning were warm fridges must be turned down to lowest so only had 1

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • gb
9
Excellent hotel & friendly staff
Pros:

We stayed here for one night & although the hotel is old & the furnishings a bit dated it was spotless & beautiful.
Bed was comfortable, room was large & staff were very friendly.
We had an excellent meal in the bar and breakfast was great.
Definitely recommend and a good price.

Cons:

All good

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Finola • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great wee stay
Pros:

We came late that night and the man was so helpful. I asked for water and it so no bother to him.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Thamyris • couple • br
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Siirala • couple • fi
8
Great restful stopover
Pros:

Spacious room, clean spacious bathroom, bath, very friendly family run business, friendly staff, great location, the feel of old world. Very unusual to find individual attention to guests.

Cons:

Slight too high price, which is now typical in Ireland

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

love thw nostaligia of this elequent place

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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patricia • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
Pros:

Nice food and especially the wonderful fresh breakfast. The owners and staff were wonderful people. Stay at this hotel and I’ll promise you that you won’t be disappointed.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing, every thing was 100%

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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patricia • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Bed clothes

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Eamon Kearney • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely family run hotel. Staff excellent and eager to please at all times.

Cons:

Bit pricey to be honest .

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Everyone was very nice and polite nothing was a bother to anyone
Pros:

Breakfast was really good , and dinning room was well presented

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee