Fall in lovewith The Imperial Hotel
Set by the River Taw, the Imperial Hotel is the leading luxury hotel in Barnstaple and the surrounding North Devon area. With its sweeping oak staircase and lavish soft furnishings, the Imperial Hotel captures the magic and style of a lovely country house.
The 4 Star Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple is a flagship of Brend Collection, the leader in West Country luxury hotels. At the Imperial, you will sense the long tradition of warm hospitality that has been enjoyed at this hotel for well over a century. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy some fine living as our guest.
Our History
Our stunning Grade 2 Listed building was originally a grand private manor named ‘Litchdon House’, home to one of Barnstaple’s wealthiest families. In 1898, it became a ‘family hotel’ and was extended over the years to become the iconic building it is today.
Careers
If you are looking for a new challenge, take a look at our current vacancies and join our ‘Brend family’ and discover what it really means to work somewhere you love - injecting enthusiasm into every moment you’re here and helping to create and deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests.
Plus, we offer hospitality apprenticeships as part of the Brend Training Academy. Partnered with HIT Training, the leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider for the UK’s hospitality industry, the Brend Academy has trained more than 330 apprentices to date - representing more than a quarter of our workforce!
Wonderful Facilities
We boast everything you could need for a luxury break in Devon. From an award-winning restaurant, informal dining in The Colour's Bar & Bistro and cosy lounge in The Terrace Lounge. Plus enjoy exclusive guest discounts that include free use of our sister hotel's leisure facilities and discounted entry to RHS Rosemoor.
Meet the team
Led by Hotel Director, Matthew Brend. The Imperial Hotel is made complete by extraordinary individuals who come together to form a remarkable team. Although our team benefits from their own unique qualities, there is one thing we can be sure of, their passion, warmth and dedication are unmatched.
A Proud Member of The Brend Collection
The Brend Collection is a family-run hospitality business that has been a leader in the West Country for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we always exceed your expectations - every time you visit us, in every location. With generations of hands-on experience, we know what matters to you and we’ll pull out all the stops to ensure you have an amazing time when you join us; whether you’re staying at one of our hotels, dining in our restaurants, or relaxing in one of our spas.
Our portfolio of hotels in Devon and Cornwall exudes luxury, and our dedicated staff will always go the extra mile to ensure your experience is truly memorable. From our team of highly experienced chefs to our talented spa therapists and welcoming reception teams, we pride ourselves on offering warm hospitality and exceptional service at every one of our venues.
More from The Imperial Hotel
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Make your stay memorable as you explore what North Devon has to offer. There are great activities available close to the Imperial Hotel, to make your stay at our elegant 4 star hotel even more memorable. Here are some of our top choices for amazing things to do.
With its prestigious location in Barnstaple and attractive river views, the 4 star Imperial Hotel is a great setting for any size business meetings and conferences. No event is too small, with a selection of function rooms to accomodate bookings from 1 to 1 meetings to seminars for large scale events.
Choose the 4-star Imperial Hotel as your wedding venue, you can relax and look forward to the big day knowing that you are in expert hands. It’s time to plan your special day in luxury, experience fine dining cuisine, elegant surroundings and attentive service to make your wedding perfect.