Imperial Hotel Eastbourne, Eastbourne ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN21 4AH

Imperial Hotel is a Victorian seaside establishment located in Eastbourne, UK. It offers a blend of spacious accommodations and modern amenities while being steeped in historical charm. Guests can enjoy proximity to local attractions such as the Eastbourne Pier and Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club. The hotel also features direct access to the scenic Sussex Heritage Coast area, just over a mile away.

Location

Imperial Hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk to Eastbourne’s city center and railway station. The hotel is approximately 46.5 miles from London Gatwick Airport, providing easy access for travelers. Nearby, guests can explore attractions like the Eastbourne Heritage Centre and Christ Church.

Rooms

The Imperial Hotel provides spacious rooms equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Each double room includes carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms feature either a bath or shower, complete with free toiletries. Some rooms also offer a wardrobe and additional seating areas.

Eat & Drink

On-site dining is available in the hotel's restaurant, which serves homecooked cuisine. Guests can unwind in the hotel's bar or take advantage of the coffee shop/café. The restaurant emphasizes a comfortable atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of meal options.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features free WiFi in public areas, ensuring connectivity for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can find a gift shop on the premises for convenience. For those seeking leisure activities, the Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum and local galleries are within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

4 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

22 m²

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3 Single beds

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Eastbourne1400 ft

Airports

London Gatwick (LGW) 46.3 mi

London City (LCY) 73.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Apartment

“The apartment was surprisingly spacious, providing ample room to relax and unwind after a day of activities.” view full review

Fantastic Evening Fun

“The evening entertainment was vibrant and engaging, making for a fun-filled atmosphere every night of our stay.” view full review

Comfortable Beds

“The beds were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep and a perfect start to our days.” view full review

Great Shower Pressure

“The shower had excellent pressure, providing a refreshing and invigorating experience каждый раз.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
No parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Cribs
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Washing machine
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN21 4AH

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street view

Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN21 4AH

City landmarks

Gallery

Towner Art Gallery

2900 ft

Museums

Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum

2200 ft

Museums

Eastbourne Redoubt

1.1 mi

Gallery

Henry Paddon Contemporary Art

2100 ft

Unit 7

At The Makery

2500 ft

Church

Christ Church

4000 ft

Gallery

Art at the da Vinci

3200 ft

Mall

The Beacon

3300 ft

Western Lawns,

8th Duke of Devonshire

2100 ft

Amusement Park

Fort Fun

1.4 mi

Eastbourne BN20 7DA

Grange Gardens

2600 ft

Garden

Motcombe Gardens

1.3 mi

Parks

Gildredge Park

5000 ft

Lottbridge Drove

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park

1.6 mi

5 Royal Parade

Treasure Island Adventure Park

1.1 mi

Manor Gardens

1.0 mi

Meads

1.1 mi

Nearby

Harbor

Eastbourne Pier

1600 ft

20 Cornfield Terrace

Museum of Shops

1100 ft

Museums

The Eastbourne Heritage Centre

1500 ft

Tower

Wish Tower

1900 ft

Events

Devonshire Park Conference Centre

1400 ft

Gallery

Nigel Greaves Gallery

300 ft

Museums

The Story of Eastbourne

1100 ft

Gallery

Emma Mason Gallery

1100 ft

Parks

Carpet Gardens

1400 ft

Parks

Princes Park

1900 ft

Church

Parish Church of St Saviour & St Peter

1700 ft

Gallery

Devonshire Collective

1700 ft

Eastbourne Seafront

Eastbourne Airbourne Airshow

1900 ft

Restaurants

Qualisea Fish & Chips

1200 ft

189 Terminus Road

Vickery's Coffee House

1300 ft

234 Terminus Road

The Boardwalk

1100 ft

Lower Parade Nex To The Bogs

Rumours Cafe

1400 ft

214 Terminus Road

Notarianni Bros

1400 ft

201-203 Terminus Road

The Village Fish & Chips

1300 ft

197 Terminus Road

Cornfield Garage

1400 ft

21-23 Cornfield Road

Duke of Devonshire

1600 ft

155 Terminus Road

Coffee & Carrot

1100 ft

42 Cornfield Road

Simply Patisserie

1200 ft

112 South Street

Pianta Del Caffe

1400 ft

Eastbourne East Sussex 167 Terminus Road

Seaside Pie and Mash

1500 ft

22 Seaside Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.5

Location

8.5

Service

6.5

Dining

6.0

4/5 based on 525 reviews

#16 of 41 hotels in Eastbourne based on Tripadvisor

James

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms had much nicer decor, a fantastic shower, and comfy beds, but the curtains were not to my taste and darker curtains would be great. The in-room wifi was missing, but the communal wifi at the corridor was convenient, although I would have preferred in-room wifi even at an extra cost.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were perfect with all essentials, 3 plug sockets and comfy beds.

Service

7.0

The staff was lovely, especially in the restaurant, and the housekeeping was good.

Location

9.0

The hotel was ideal for me, close to the seafront, pubs, and restaurants, great for both the town center and seafront.

Dining

6.0

The dining seemed to have ups and downs with varying quality of items, but overall it was decent.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, nothing extraordinary but sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Charles

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.8/10

The hotel rooms were a little on the cool side, but big and comfy. Despite some cold dampness and old-fashioned decor, the evening entertainment was diverse with raffles, bingo, and live music. The meals were adequate but nothing extraordinary.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were big and comfy, slightly cool but acceptable. The decor felt outdated with some dampness, yet overall, it was okay. Evening entertainment options added to the stay.

Service

6.0

The service was friendly, happy, and helpful, although at times large and a bit unprofessional. The housekeeping was decent and met expectations.

Location

8.0

The hotel was located near the seafront, which was excellent for the Nature Valley international tennis tournament. However, there were some noise disturbances during the night that affected the overall experience.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience started strong with a choice of breakfast options but seemed to decline in quality as the week progressed. The meals were decent but not consistently good.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were small but comfortable. However, there were some issues with the neighboring room's shower proximity and signs of dampness in certain areas. The restaurant area had a cozy ambiance.