Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old room furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including unemptied bins and concerns about old furnishings.
Service
9.1
Numerous reviews praise the staff as friendly, professional, and helpful.
Location
9.14
Frequent comments highlight the central location and proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
7.09
Some complaints about room size and old furnishings indicating room quality could be improved.
Amenities
8.62
General good mentions of available amenities, though some areas need updating.
Value for Money
8.08
Value rated positively but some found it variable depending on room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Many positive remarks about the breakfast and overall dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall positive experiences despite a few areas needing attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 17:38

Property Description

Breathtaking Views of Douglas Bay
Experience luxury at The Empress Hotel with stunning views of Douglas Bay from the comfort of your room.

Fine Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a choice of dining options at our French-style brasserie restaurant or unwind at The Piano Bar while enjoying panoramic sea views.

Modern Comfort and Convenience
Each room is elegantly decorated with modern amenities like satellite TV, work desk, and tea/coffee facilities for a comfortable stay.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation? Book your stay at The Empress Hotel now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2577 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Islam couple gb
4
Horrible
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

I would give this hotel three stars at best, as that is about what I feel it qualifies for.

The Wi-Fi was terribly poor. I was unable to attend an online Zoom meeting because the connection was so slow. I complained about the issue, but unfortunately, nothing was done to resolve it.

They also did not provide complimentary bottles of water, which was disappointing for a hotel of this standard.

The breakfast menu was also quite limited, with very few options available.

Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I would not consider staying here again.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable, also the restaurant food was very good

Cons:

When I booked, I booked a luxury room, I don’t call a bath with a shower above the bath, with a shower curtain luxury, also the fan was a cheap white fan that was noisy which we had to have on during the night as it was a heat wave , also the bedding the quilt was a 10.5 or a 13 tog which meant we had to sleep on top of the bed , when it should have been changed to a summer quilt weight , with blankets if you needed them,
Also the tv was not working correctly had to turn it on and off at the wall, and to get channels use the to itself to receive them, but the staff knew there should have been 2 remotes for this to as the sky box was old, which we only had one so the remote did not work, for what we got it was expensive our room was 409 will not stay again

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Majella extended_group ie
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Majella extended_group ie
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Majella couple ie
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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SOTELO solo_traveller mx
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Adrienne solo_traveller ie
10
Perfect for motorcycle races
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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arild couple no
4
Synes personellet var i overkant dårlig humør.
Pros:

God beliggenhet.

Cons:

Dårlig seng (altfor hard). Tepper i gang og rom for øvrig som det lukter noe mugg av. Dårlig dusj (altfor lav).

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Miskimmin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Loved having a Seaview room. Room spacious.

Cons:

Didn't like that there were 2 steps to bathroom with no grab rail. I have mobility issues and found this difficult with nothing to hold onto.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely Staff. Overall we were really happy🙂
Pros:

Friendly staff, lovely breakfast

Cons:

Bathroom quite outdated in room.
Felt reception staff could have had bus info to hand.
We were gven a timetable but it would have been better if they had bus to airport times.
Timetables not always easy to work out.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
9
A Very Satiisfactory Stay
Pros:

Staff pleasant, polite and always helpful. Welcoming entrance ..The groundfloor restaurant and bar clean , tidy and welcoming, and with excellent pianist.on certain evenings.
Breakfast staff quick to respond to needs and questions. A well stocked and presented breakfast.
Room was daily tidied, and towels replenished. Telephone in room and note pad with pen.
Cleaners very pleasant and good at their job.

Cons:

A little mould on the corners of the bath under the shower head. A few of the fillings in the bathroom need to be refreshed or renewed

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

It was very central to everything

Cons:

Room was very small, bed was not comfortable and was very small for a double bed

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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WILLIAM HOEY solo_traveller ie
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Location. Food.Bar.staff

Cons:

No shortfalls

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group im
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Carl couple im
10
Lovely rhe wife loves it we wanna come back every month tk get away from the kids haha can we do a monthly package deal
Pros:

How helpful and polite they was is a credit to the company made our stay soo easy !! Was like home from home

Cons:

No pool any more or gym

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Shefa solo_traveller ae
7
Pros:

The room size.

Cons:

The housekeeping was not up to the standard. The room was not vacuumed, thr toilet was not mopped, one side of a curtain was torn out and it was not fixed during our stay. Moreover. we couldn't watch the TV during our stay there was no signal we have to call the reception to fix it. after some time the problem will arise again we kept calling the reception again and again which was annoying.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

nnice location plasant staff

Cons:

A stuffy room ,small closet tiles in the bathroom needs re grouting The shower curtain needs to be changed dirty at bottom
didnt dine at the hotel as we felt under age😃

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller ch
7
Excellent location
Pros:

Excellent location, convenient to public transport and town center. Piano bar. Convenient breakfast provided for early departure. Good housekeeping.

Cons:

Smallish room with shower in bathtub not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Long walk to elevator with lots of tripping hazards. Tiny elevator inadequate for number of rooms. Somewhat impersonal service. Seems mostly focused on bus tour groups. Average breakfast with only filter coffee, no espresso, cappuccino etc.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee