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Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
This upscale hotel in Eastbourne invites guests to savor every moment, whether dining in the restaurant or enjoying performances by talented local musicians.

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Located in Eastbourne City Centre, the Imperial Hotel welcomes travelers with WiFi access throughout public areas. Guests can stop by the café for coffee, or head to the restaurant and bar for a relaxing dinner with drinks after exploring the city.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment | Living area | 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Desk chair
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Eastbourne City Centre, a neighbourhood in Eastbourne, is home to Imperial Hotel. Eastbourne Bandstand and Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Treasure Island and Fort Fun. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club or Priory Lane. Visit our Eastbourne travel guide
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16 Devonshire Pl, Eastbourne, England, BN21 4AH

What's nearby

  • Eastbourne Bandstand showing general coastal views
    Eastbourne Bandstand
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastbourne Pier, definitely a must if you find yourself in the area.
    Eastbourne Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • #BeachTips Eastbourne Pier at the close of day
    Eastbourne Pier
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Eastbourne Station
    10 min walk

Restaurants

  • To the Rise Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Pomodoro e Mozzarella
    5 min walk
  • The Soup Shack
    5 min walk
  • Qualisea Fish Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • La Locanda Del Duca
    5 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Eastbourne City Centre
Consider a stay at Imperial Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • A lift
Room features
All 113 rooms include amenities such as desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
  • 24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, travel cots and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Eastbourne
Imperial Hotel Hotel Eastbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Imperial Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Eastbourne City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Eastbourne Bandstand and Eastbourne Beach. Devonshire Park Theatre and Eastbourne Heritage Centre are also within 10 minutes. Eastbourne Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast this morning was very poor but the room was good the entertainment was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
At arrival, the building was beautiful to behold- unbeknownst to us, it would hold a number of things that wouldnt quite match the outer beauty of the building. The staff were friendly enough, and the overall vibe in the lobby was cozy and gave a vintage vibe. After acquiring our keys, we made our way up the tiny (but charming) elevator and up to our room on the third floor. We arrived and opened our room door. The smell.of chamomile hung heavily in the air- but it wasnt unpleasant, just overpowering. It smelled old but not unclean. After closer inspection, we noticed that the door didnt even have an extra lock! How were to we to feel safe if we were going to leave our valuables here and sleep overnight without an extra security measure? We feel this should be implemented in all the rooms. The water pressure in the bathroom was very low and had a weak stream. The room overall was unbearably hot, and even though we opened the window, it made no difference. There was also no phone. Although no life threatening emergencies occured, we felt that there should be a phone if we needed additional help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my single room option everything I needed, a fan would have been useful was really warm in the room when I stay in August the height of summer. Shame there wasn’t any parking but fully understand as the roads were closed all weekend for the air show.staff on reception were lovely and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hotel specialises in coach tours. Many of their reviews are quite bad. But our room was clean. Spacious and well equipped. Only criticism is mains sockets near beds have been removed so cannot charge phones beside the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Could do with a paint and update

Eastbourne is always lovely hotel was ok bit dated no pugs near bed had to bye a extension lead to dry my hair has no plug near mirror lifts were slow so had to walk up three flights of stairs shower was great bed was ok room a little small was ok for the money on short notice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ami

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Avoid is younger than 40

Dated hotel. No wifi in rooms. Very much geared up for elderly customers and coach trips. Bathroom in room boiling, towel rail on which couldnt be switched off. Dining room like a cattle market very busy. Came home with dogy tummy after having breakfast here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Friendly hotel

Hotel is well located with enthusiastic staff, but the establishment is a little bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was very clean when we arrived. The staff at reception were friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is very convenient - it is 2 minutes walk to the beach and 10 minutes walk to Eastbourne Station. There are lots of shops around. I will definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mayada

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good

The hotel was good comfortable very close to the seaside and the town centre. We didn’t have breakfast at the hotel so I can’t give a review but I imagine it must be nice so all in all I give it a 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is old and tired. It is only a 2 star but a little TLC would easily bring it up to a 3 star. Staff were hit and miss and we felt like outsiders as the Hotel caters for Coach parties and we were independent travellers. No welcome pack in our flat, breakfast was not included and the staff were hit and miss - most were professional but a little grumpy and seemingly demotivated. Place was not clean, but not dirty, with little in place for social distancing and hygiene. All in all, over-priced but certainly not the worst place we have ever stayed. A lovely Victorian building with a lot of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really nice and polite. If someone arrives by car, the parking will cost you £2 for a day, they give scratch card, which is super cheap. Rooms and whole hotel needs a bit of update, but still it was very nice and clean. I would definitely stay here again, and it’s next to the sea, very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

SUBRATA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rented a flat. large size, friendly staff, well maintained property. A few things were not upto the mark: 1. bright neons just outside the windows without a proper curtain, kept us awake at night 2. No view of the sea (can not be expected all the time anyway) 3. The name 'imperial' hotel itself is offensive! Brings back many unpleasant memories to those who are slightly aware of our historical past!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The imperial hotel is a hotel that has a lot of coach trips, really needs a bit of modernization. It just has not kept with the times. However, the service ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Over all comfortable.

One night in a self catering apartment, recently decorated not to high standard. It was clean. Staff were helpful when asked as the kitchenette was not stocked with a few necessities such as washing-up liquid, dishwasher tabs. And things like salt and pepper would if been helpful. It has 3 rather high steps leading into the kitchen, which we were fine with, but not suitable for the less mobile. But over all a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the double room was very small and our private bathroom had a bathtub only. It is unbelievable that nowadays hotels don't provide sustainable solutions. I would not recommend this place. the very sad Breakfast is serviced at 8.30am, no other options, all guests at once, didn't feel very confortable with covid cases still going on…and check out at 10am!!! avoid this place, i cant say a single good thing…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tennis Holiday

The original problem we had was rectified straightway. The overall stay was really nice and workers were all v.friendly. The older couple doing the tribute songs in the ballroom downstairs were very good also, had a nice night.. Will definitely go back there next year on the Tennis Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mariko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

O

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022