We have stayed at the Imperial many times now and it's still one of our favourites! The staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble. Whilst it's not the smartest of hotel it is very clean and has a homely feel. We had a superior double room with sea views which were amazing. The situation is right on the seafront with the park and town a very short walk away. The grounds are lovely and we loved watching the squirrels scampering around. The breakfasts are extensive with the usual hot food and also cheeses, meats, croissants, different pastries and fresh fruit. The restaurant is also very good in the evenings with a different menu each day with a choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts and very generous portions and reasonably priced. The rooms are very comfortable and the superior rooms have filter coffee machines, kettle and tea, coffee, etc.

Imperial was excellent as usual

Hotel is very nice and the staff helpful and friendly. It’s looking a little tired and could do with a make over in places. The quality of the food is excellent and tasty.

A good breakfast choice, both cereal/nuts/seeds/fruit and hot English breakfast, although the toaster was a tad slow.

Nice coffee makers in the room we're a great touch. Lovely balcony looking out to sea. Great kibene and towels. Property will be renovated next year.

Had a lovely weekend break. Our room was spacious, well furnished, clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.

Lovely stay here.

Good location clean comfortable rooms especially the sea view. Great selection for breakfast hot and continental. Staff polite and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

Almost great, but faded glory is a better summary. The "king size" bed was actually a 5' wide "queen", and of a bouncy trampoline design that dates back a few decades. The breakfast buffet lacked modern coffee selections -- just a decent large pre-brewed spout for it -- and had no chopped fruit etc. Adequate yes, great not. Parking was easy. The room required a mix of elevator and stairs to access, or just purely stairs. Lots of hard materials and doors that noisily slam, instead of the sound absorbing materials and soft close mechanisms from the last century. Still, with noise-cancelling headphones worn, it was quiet and we had a decent sleep. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was decent again, and priced reasonably. Good location across a road from the waterfront.

Breakfast was excellent. The dinner menu is limited which is difficult if you have allergies. Staff always helpful. Room with a sea view was as promised.

Yes excellent breakfasts

A little tired but clean. Breakfast was good.

The bedroom is dated, the bathroom is small, dark and dated. Clean The staff couldn’t be more helpful

Good breakfast selection, staff very friendly and welcoming. Nice size bath and good sea view, excellent parking!

Had a lovely short break at The Imperial Hotel. It's a lovely old hotel, which is a little tired in places, but is otherwise well looked after. Room was spacious and had everything I needed - wifi worked perfectly, allowing me to get some work done. Could do with a new mattress in the room I was in and the pillows were too soft for me, but that is a personal preference. I found all the staff to be wonderful and friendly, and the service and food in the restaurant was excellent. The location is perfect and I would definitely recommend a sea-view room for the best experience - I had a room looking at the back so missed this, but there were no front rooms available when I booked. Car parking is plentiful and well priced - once parked I never moved until I left as I walked or got the train to get around. I would definitely stay here again!

Excellent

Lovely friendly staff, spacious room which was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was lovely with lots of options and it was in a great location. Would definitely stay again.

Amazing location lovely hotel

Excellent location with a sea view, with a good selection for breakfast.

Wonderful spot overlooking the sea across well manicured front gardens. Ideally placed to promenade. Rooms front facing with a balcony are best