The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel is a 19th Century Victorian four-star hotel in a stunning cliff-top location on the English Riviera, a great base for exploring Devon and North Cornwall. There is a choice of well-appointed function rooms, many with authentic period features including high ceilings and chandeliers, and all easily adapted to suit any occasion from a large corporate event to a small private party.
The Imperial Hotel, Torquay, boasts eight flexible meeting rooms with capacity for up to 350 delegates. It’s an impressive and inspiring choice for large conventions or exhibitions.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistHigh on the clifftop overlooking Torquay Bay, The Imperial Hotel, Torquay is a spectacular and romantic setting for your wedding that provides incredible views and a breathtaking backdrop in all seasons.
The six beautiful function rooms all offer a unique and charming space, for small and large parties, where you can hold the ceremony as well as host your wedding breakfast and reception.
With award-winning food, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, beauty rooms and 152 luxury bedrooms, it is the perfect wedding venue for creating a big day celebration that you and your guests will remember forever.
Room Information
The Imperial Hotel has 9 rooms. The largest, Torbay Suite, holds up to 420 guests standing or 350 seated.
- Torbay Suite350 seated, 420 standing
- Regency Room125 seated, 155 standing
- Palm Court Lounge125 seated, 155 standing
- Regatta Restaurant125 seated, 155 standing
- Haldon Room80 seated, 100 standing
- Gold Room30 seated, 40 standing
- Royal Room30 seated, 40 standing
- Duchy Room15 seated, 20 standing
- Churchill Room20 seated, 25 standing
Travel Information
Torquay (about 1 mile away)
Getting to The Imperial Hotel by public transport
In Torquay, Devon, The Imperial Hotel is about 1 mile from Torquay (train).
Getting to The Imperial Hotel by car
For sat nav, use the postcode TQ1 2DG.
Getting to The Imperial Hotel by air
The nearest major airports are Exeter (about 20 miles away) and Newquay (about 65 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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