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Reviews of The Imperial Torquay 4 stars

Park Hill Road, Torquay, TQ1 2DG, United Kingdom

#17 of 46 hotels in Torquay

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Review score

Based on 3754 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    My stay here was very good. If I was to return to Torquay this is where I will stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite - No balcony access
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The patio doors and some of the windows did not look clean probably from the outside. The evening menu did not change. Having to ask for bottled water and complementary (lovely) biscuits to be left by the cleaner. The outdoor pool not opening until midday. I would have thought that a deluxe room should have a fridge.

    Our Deluxe room was great. The views, space, wardrobe, and draw space were perfect. The breakfast was very good with a plethora of hot or cold choices. Helpful staff to support your needs in the restaurant. Although a tired looking hotel in places we loved the older decor.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    An excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Sea Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from town for the elderly but ok otherwise.

    All facilities were very good. Good was excellent. Parking good, but fairly expensive. Staff very polite and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    slightly old decor

    location, room, lobby, bar

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to ask 3 times for bathrobes that should have been there on arrival. The whole building is a little tired. Paintwork peeling, broken screens etc.

    The food was fabulous. The staff were very attentive especially Pasha, she is truly an asset to the team.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Sea Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I had a sea-view bedroom at garden level with a terrace and sun loungers and an absolutely wonderful view. The bedding, too, was extremely comfortable. The breakfast on offer was superb.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Despite slight disappointments, I am already dreaming of returning....
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Food, as in previous years, to me is an area for improvement. Choice at breakfast is incredible but quality of cooked breakfast is disappointing to the point where I skipped it for a lie-in a few times. Bar menu is limited and not great quality (lukewarm soup) and restaurant food also mixed quality for me. Shame that the outdoor pool was open so little this year, despite beautiful warm weather in mid-late September.

    Location is perfect, my 6th visit! View from balcony never disappoints and very handy to walk down to the harbour. My bed was very comfortable (it outweighed breakfast on some mornings). Possibly slightly outdated furnishings but I prefer this to ultra-modern because very comfortable. Staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming. I asked for a specific room again and they delivered - thank you!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Negatives I can think of.

    We had a room with a lovely view. Room was really clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    A good hotel, spacious, comfortable and nicely positioned by the harbour with wonderful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an evening meal in the hotel. This was good but service very slow. Breakfast good but someone needs to be managing things better - fruit ran out each day, there were no plates at times and scrambled egg was variable (bit lumpy one day). However these are small issues. What was really upsetting (and not the hotel's fault) was the poor behaviour and noise from our upstairs neighbours on two of the nights we stayed. They were thumping and crashing around for hours making it iimpossible to sleep. The hotel staff did intervene to help.

    Our room was spacious and comfortable good beds and a bathroom with a bath! The TV was a good size and there were comfortable seats. The Breakfast was good and the seating area had lovely views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in in the Imperial and the weather was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We opted for a deluxe room with a sea view and a balcony. Very disappointed in the balcony furniture, would have expected more comfortable chairs or sun loungers and a TABLE to rest a book or drinks on. Bathroom OK but I hate shower curtains !! Also the bathroom should have had a proper shaving mirror and I would have thought that a deluxe room should have a fridge ?

    The location of the room was excellent with a beautiful view from the balcony. The choice of food for breakfast was excellent and the cooked food was hot. There was a relaxed atmosphere throughout and we found any staff who we dealt with helpful and polite.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    We are back again in November for my partners birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Sea Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the balcony could’ve done with a good clean but it didn’t stop us sitting out there and admiring the view stunning

    We didn’t have breakfast, but the location was brilliant My partner was very impressed by the view from our room I wanted to go back there because my Son got married there two years ago excellent .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Lovely time, hotel a bit tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Sea Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable bed

    Position, grounds, public areas

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    7.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Returning guests. will return again for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms a little dated, but still comfortable.

    Great location and amazing views! Love the breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    A wonderfully relaxing stay with fantastic Sea-views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no refrigerator in the room. So you couldn’t really buy your own drinks and keep them cool.

    We had a room with a Seaview and to wake up to that every morning was fantastic. The room was nice and spacious with a good size balcony. Plenty of choice at breakfast and helpful waiting staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect for us. The sea view from our balcony was absolutely stunning

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Extremely comfy, well looked after, a complete joy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have a balcony room and would appreciate a small table to go with the chairs for drinks, book etc. I would prefer a shower to a bath but there are plenty of grab rails to assist your climb in & out of the bath. Not all rooms have access without some steps which is awkward with luggage (though you can get your bags delivered/collected to/from your room).

    Breakfast is amazing with lots of choice, luckily over the days we were there we could try most of it. Location is only marred by the steep hill if walking back up from town but the view over the gardens to the sea without any interruption (no road or path) is incredible. It never disappoints and we’ve stayed there lots of times. The beds are very comfortable with mattress toppers to ensure a great night, the pillows are also great but they will change them for a different type if you prefer. I’m already looking forward to our next visit and wouldn’t stay anywhere else.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A long wait to be shown to your table.

    Lovely view over Torbay in the restaurant.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    We took my 90 year old mother and she enjoyed her stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Sea Facing Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom very tired, bed a little uncomfortable, and room could of been cleaned better. For 2 nights we put up with it. Rest of hotel was clean and tidy.

    Breakfast wonderful, location and views wonderful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony was out of action due to essential maintenance.

    The beds are very comfortable. The suite was spacious. The spa is great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    8.0
    Amasing Vistas from this Opulent Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Amasing vistas from the hotel balcony, excellent choice of food for breakfast. Great location, just be wary as the hotel it at the top of the hill, we hired a mobility scooter for my father as he finds it hard to walk.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fabulous view of the sea from bedroom.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful hotel in a lovely location. Will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful sea view from our comfortable and well appointed room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Nice setting and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs investment as it’s “ down at heel”

    Big bedroom/ marvellous view Great food Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    States Vegan food but only 1 option for evening meal and took 2 days for vegan sausages to arrive for breakfast. Although saying that there was a good selection for vegan breakfast without these

    Worth paying the extra for seaview and balcony. Family Deluxe room very spacious

    Stayed in September 2024

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