In Eastbourne City Centre, Imperial Hotel offers a warm welcome with WiFi in public areas. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the cafe or unwind with dinner and drinks at the restaurant and bar.
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Eastbourne Station - 10 min walk
Pevensey and Westham Station - 13 min drive
Hampden Park Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
To the Rise Bakery - 4 min walk
Pomodoro E Mozzarella - 5 min walk
Qualisea Fish Restaurant - 5 min walk
Victorian Tea Rooms - 5 min walk
La Locanda Del Duca - 5 min walk
About this property
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
113 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Eastbourne
Imperial Hotel Hotel Eastbourne
Frequently asked questions
Does Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Imperial Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Imperial Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Imperial Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Imperial Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Imperial Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Imperial Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Imperial Hotel like?
Imperial Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Eastbourne Station and 2 minutes' walk from Eastbourne Beach.
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Imperial Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Great property!
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 30, 2024
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
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 11, 2022
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.
Ami
Ami, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
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David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2024
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2022
mariko
mariko, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2022
O
O, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2022
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2021
Friendly hotel
Hotel is well located with enthusiastic staff, but the establishment is a little bit tired
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2021
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
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 31, 2021
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 👍
Mayada
Mayada, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2021
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.
Ray
Ray, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2021
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.
Irina
Irina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2021
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!
SUBRATA
SUBRATA, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2021
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2021
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.
stephen
stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2021
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.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 2, 2021
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…
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2021
Seaside stop
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2021
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.