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The Empress Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with restaurant, near Douglas Beach

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Interior
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Beach/ocean view
Front of property
In the heart of Douglas, The Empress Hotel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and beachfront dining. Enjoy dry cleaning services, unwind in the garden or explore nearby Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre. With free WiFi, luggage storage, helpful staff have made previous guests feel at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Penthouse, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Panoramic Penthouse, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Property amenity

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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$117 nightly
The price is $123
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Central Promenade, Douglas, England, IM2 4RA

What's nearby

  • Douglas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palace Casino - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gaiety Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manx Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tynwald - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 22 min drive
  • Douglas Ferry Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank Matcham’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sam Webbs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marmaris - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

When visiting Douglas, The Empress Hotel is a great choice to consider. The piano bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brasserie Restaurant, which serves dinner and offers a beachfront location. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 164 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2497 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Brasserie Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Piano Bar - This beachfront piano bar serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Empress Hotel Douglas
Empress Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel
The Empress Hotel Douglas
The Empress Hotel Hotel Douglas

Frequently asked questions

Does The Empress Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Empress 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 The Empress Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Empress Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Empress Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Palace Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Empress Hotel and nearby?

The Empress Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Empress Hotel?

Yes, The Brasserie Restaurant offers beachfront dining.

What's the area around The Empress Hotel like?

The Empress Hotel is on Douglas Beach, a short 5-minute walk from Palace Casino and 6 minutes' walk from Gaiety Theatre. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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