The Empress Hotel, Douglas ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4RA

The Empress Hotel, a 4-star property rated 8.3/10 on Booking.com, offers a central location overlooking Douglas Bay. This Douglas hotel features 104 modern bedrooms, a brasserie restaurant, a piano bar, and meeting facilities accommodating up to 200 guests. Amenities include free high-speed WiFi and a health club.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Empress Hotel include a mix of sea-view offerings and family-friendly accommodations. Each room features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports channels, and complimentary tea and coffee. Notable room options include the luxurious Penthouse Suite with a private balcony overlooking Douglas Bay.

Dining & Events

Dining options at The Empress Hotel include the Brasserie Restaurant, which serves a full Manx breakfast and a variety of lunch and dinner menus. The Piano Bar offers a relaxed setting for light meals and drinks, complemented by views of the bay. Guests can enjoy special events such as afternoon tea or themed dining nights.

Meetings & Events

The Empress Hotel's event facilities cater to conferences and private gatherings with a capacity of up to 180 in the Prince Albert Suite. Technical support and tailored conference packages are available to ensure successful events. The hotel also hosts wedding receptions and social gatherings with dedicated event management.

Accessibility & Local Attractions

Accessibility options at The Empress Hotel include a main lift serving most rooms, with some areas requiring a few steps. Nearby transportation options include bus stops within a 6-minute walk, linking to the airport and other destinations. Key landmarks such as the Manx Museum and Douglas Harbour are also within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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City Centre

Douglas700 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4RA

Map view

Central Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4RA

City landmarks

Museum

Manx Museum

620 m

Landmark

A.R.E Motorcycle Collection

960 m

Race track

TT Grandstand

1.6 km

Landmark

The Parish Church of Saint Thomas

600 m

Library

The Tynwald Library

810 m

Landmark

Douglas Harbour

1.5 km

Landmark

Manx Electric Railway

800 m

Nature reserve

Calf of Man Bird Observatory and Nature Reserve

960 m

Landmark

Bray Hill

830 m

Landmark

Douglas Bay

880 m

Landmark

Nobles Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Palace Cinema

1.0 km

Landmark

Manx Museum & National Art Gallery

670 m

Mall

Tower House

680 m

Landmark

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

690 m

Landmark

First Church of Christ

710 m

Landmark

Isle of Man Islamic Mosque

770 m

Mall

Strand Shopping Centre

790 m

Church

St Ninians Church

800 m

Church

Trinity Methodist Church

820 m

Landmark

Saint Andrews

820 m

Church

St Andrew's Church

820 m

Landmark

Palace Casino

980 m

Landmark

Living Hope Community Church

1.0 km

Lighthouse

Douglas Lighthouse

2.4 km

Landmark

Onchan Park

2.5 km

Beach

Douglas Beach

2.0 km

Landmark

Iron Pier

2.3 km

Nearby

Theatre

Gaiety Theatre

550 m

Church

Broadway Baptist Church

250 m

Restaurants

Taj Mahal

540 m

3 Esplanade Lane

Welbeck Restaurant

280 m

13-17 Mona Drive Off Central Promenade

Meating Steakhouse

240 m

18 Broadway

HQ Bar and Restaurant

860 m

1 Empire Terrace

Chutney Berry

230 m

1 Sherwood Terrace Broadway

Titan Restaurant

270 m

42 Broadway

The Mandarin Express

250 m

50 Broadway

Sir Norman's Theatre Bar

570 m

The Sefton Hotel Harris Promenade Harris Promenade

Imperial Dragon

640 m

Caledonia Hotel

Jaks Bar & Steak House

740 m

Granville 43 Loch Promenade

New Hong Kong Asian Food Bar

600 m

35 Castle Street

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