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The Empress Hotel

4.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Palace Casino

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Interior
Beach/ocean view
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Reception
The Empress Hotel in central Douglas offers a hearty breakfast buffet and oceanfront dining. Enjoy dry cleaning service, a peaceful garden, and nearby Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre. Free WiFi, luggage storage, and attentive staff ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Sept 13 - Sept 14
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Tomorrow

Sept 14 - Sept 15
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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Panoramic Penthouse, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Panoramic Penthouse, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Property amenity

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Sea View

Executive Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Central Promenade, Douglas, England, IM2 4RA

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace Casino - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manx Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tynwald - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 17 min walk
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 18 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

Upscale hotel near Douglas Beach
Located close to Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre, The Empress Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, The Brasserie Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Meeting rooms, a vending machine and a TV in reception
  • A ballroom, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie Restaurant
  • The Piano Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Empress Hotel Douglas
Empress Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel
The Empress Hotel Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Is The Empress Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Empress Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Empress Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Empress Hotel located?

Located in Douglas, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Douglas Beach, Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre. Manx Museum and Onchan Pleasure Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Douglas Ferry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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