This is an excellent hotel overall and there are good and bad points. I would base the 4 stars on the food and service - unfortunately nothing else. Food - this was absolutely excellent, it must be the best food I've had in any hotel anywhere. Presentation, flavour, content wonderful. Service - in restaurant it was first class. Very attentive,... more

I spent one night here on business. Room was clean, with everything you want but a bit drab. Tea and coffee in the room was poor quality and nearly undrinkable. You get better in a travel lodge. I had a meal in the bar and found the menu lacking in choice, (2 beef dishes or 2 fish dishes), food was... more

Stayed on a weekend special offer. The bedroom was a little tired and needed redecoration. The restaurant was excellent both the breakfast and dinner were of excellent quality and well presented. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and very helpful. more

The restaurant experience at this hotel was excellent Great food,presentation, choice and service. Loved every meal including breakfast. Rooms were dated but comfortable. The big downside has been mentioned in other reviews, it really is like a retirement home. I am 70 years old and I would not go back for another 10 years.I wanted peace and quiet but this... more

We intended to stay in the imperial hotel for three nights but we left after two. Every morning our sleep was interrupted by the lawn mover. After asking for another room hotel management was not willing to give us another room and made fun of us! I am 62 years old and stayed in a lot of up-market hotels but... more

Stayed for one night -Dinner, bed and breakfast in a deluxe room (room 105), booked via the hotel's website at a cost of £250 We were only able to stay for one night so decided to splash out a bit on a quality hotel. We wanted a relaxing break so were pleased to hear views on here that the clientele... more

We booked the weekend with Superbreaks, I can only say we were very impressed with the whole of our stay. Service in all areas was incredible checkin,chamber maids and dinning staff were excellent. We stayed in a standard double room 226. The bathroom was a bit on the old fashion side but everything in the room worked well and was... more

This is a great hotel for business trips, short breaks or a longer stay . We were really impressed by the staff who really seemed interested in ensuring that we were happy and comfortable, and were very knowledgeable about the local area. The food was excellent and again was served by friendly staff who were happy to meet all our... more

I recently stayed at The Imperial for three days.It is centrally situated in Barnstaple town centre and the train and bus stations are just a short walk away. The hotel is nicely decorated and my room was clean and satisfactory. The food was good with a varied choice although there could have been a better selection of fresh fruit at... more