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Reviews of The Empress Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Central Promenade, Douglas, IM2 4RA, United Kingdom

#11 of 19 hotels in Douglas

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1964 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    An excellent first visit to a lovely island
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better coffee at the bar would be good Could be warmer in the lounge

    Breakfast was excellent Perfect location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No real issues with the hotel, if anything might look a little tired from the outside, but don't let that fool you.

    Amazing location in the beautiful Douglas. Very nice bar area to sit and chill with very tasty food being served up. At breakfast there was everything you could want with a very good selection of hot and cold food and drinks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Nice for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was good with plenty of choice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable hotel . Well situated. Nice reception area and bar . No car parking tho .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air con ..

    Breakfast good ..mixture of cold and hot food ..plus juices tea and coffee

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    We had a great long weekend , loved the sea view from our room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service at breakfast

    Excellent location , lovely staff , food in restaurant very good , however breakfast was disappointing and the female staff on weren’t good , polite or even helpful When in a hotel I don’t expect to have to find my own cup and coffee after asking twice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Very pleasant staff. Easy walk from ferry port. Busses both directions out front. Even the horse t
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No pool. Rooms comfortable. Tea and biscuits provided. Overall the hotel a bit dated but must be one if the better hotels in Douglas without doubt.

    Well situated on the promenade. Easy to walk to Main Street port or Derby castle. Great breakfast. Good service and very pleasant staff. Spacious entrance area. Accommodating leaving baggage after check out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Hotel was great & excellent vfm. Ideal spot from which to enjoy this lovely island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Excellent promenade location with easy access to various modes of public transport. Comfortable sea view room; attractive bar & restaurant areas both serving delicious, quality food, (btw, enjoyable relaxed atmosphere with a super pianist in the bar). The staff were courteous friendly & efficient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful position
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most of the staff were lovely. Just a couple that could improve their attitude.

    Beautiful position on the sea front. A bit of a walk from the ferry if it was raining. Sea view room worth the extra.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    I would return and stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only criticism I have is that the elevator was small and slow.

    The hotel was very comfortable and warm. Breakfast exceeded expectations and the serving staff were very friendly. Excellent location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Fried eggs always almost hard yoked

    all as expected

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small lift for such a big hotel. Shower curtain in our room which I hate.

    Ideal location. Very spacious and smart. Excellent food in the Piano Bar. Our room was very good except for comment below. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed it and would stay again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast is possibly a little lacking in its offering, perhaps some improved deli style, omelettes etc.

    Staff we lovely, receptionist was fab and very helpful (I checked in around 4pm so whoever was one the desk then). Room was lovely, clean and tidy, can't fault it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and hotel accommodated all of our requests
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lift broke down during our stay.

    breakfast and dinner were excellent taste.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked a room for 3 adults and room was cramped.

    Breakfast was lovely with a good variety. Hotel was spotless. Situated within walking distance of shops.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    The Isle of Man is absolutely heaven, I can’t recommend enough. The tram, the steam train, the Home for Old Horses. The
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows so uncomfortable, the piano playing very loud and very dated music , like sitting in a lift, so made staying in the bar less enjoyable.

    Loved the location, except for one individual the staff all went above and beyond to make our stay happy. The view was memorable. Loved this hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in perfect location, breakfast was nice and rooms comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One small lift for the amount of people staying

    Great location and views

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Overall quite good, but a little bit expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overpriced in my opinion. £400 for 3 nights isn't the best value for a small single room. I guess you are paying for the location but it's still a bit too much in my opinion. The hotel also caters for weddings and other functions, so bear this in mind when booking.

    Good location, clean rooms, bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the hotel was great for local transport links, bars, restaurants and shops. The price was very good including breakfast. We thought the bar area was comfortable and reasonably priced with a sea view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff at reception were rude and cold.

    Great location Excellent food Very comfortable bed Warm room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Good value pleasant hotel stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No major issues

    Cooked breakfast was self-service -which I've not seen since pre-covid, but its a good thing to be able to serve yourself! Kippers had to be ordered separately but were excellent! Room was clean and comfortable; staff were helpful We had a restaurant meal one night which wasn't cheap, but was very nice The hotel was good value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Underwhelming for a 4 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room facilities need upgrading to 4 star level

    Location and staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a bit small ! bath could be a bit wider

    BreKfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heating system was a bit noisy.

    The staff were very friendly, accommodating and heloful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    On the whole a good hotel but somewhat tired and need a plan b when something serious goes wrong
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lift out iof action for entire stay. Only one lift for entire hotel. Allocated a room of third floor (no view) radiator noisy and pipes banging even when switched. Husband had to climb the stairs 6 times on arrival due to one thing and another and reception not answering phone. Although active pensioners found the stairs a challenge. After complaing allocated a room on the first floor (still no views - facing a wall. On speaking to a guest on the day we were due to leave the staff had told them the lift only broke the day before they arrived eventhough that wasn't true.

    The hotel was centrally situated. Furnishings in lobby and bar area good. Food pricey but well presented and good. Bedroom not big for family room but they managed to fit a double and single. Clean and serviced regularly

    Stayed in April 2024

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