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The Empress Hotel

4.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Palace Casino

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Interior
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Beach/ocean view
Front of property
The Empress Hotel in central Douglas offers a hearty breakfast buffet and oceanfront dining. Enjoy dry cleaning service, a peaceful garden, and nearby Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre. Free WiFi, luggage storage, and attentive staff ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

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

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Located in Douglas, The Empress Hotel is in the city center and on the beach. Laxey Wheel and Cathedral Isle Of Man are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Douglas Beach and Onchan Pleasure Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Sports Centre.
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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

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 17 min walk
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey Station - 18 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 22 min drive

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

Upscale hotel near Douglas Beach
Located close to Palace Casino and Gaiety Theatre, The Empress Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, The Brasserie Restaurant, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms, a ballroom, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Exterior

The Claremont

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 388 reviews
The price is NT$4,002
NT$4,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie Restaurant
  • The Piano Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Empress Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Empress Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Empress Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Empress Hotel located?

Located in Douglas, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Douglas Beach, Palace Casino, and Gaiety Theatre. Manx Museum and Onchan Pleasure Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Douglas Ferry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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