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The Old Imperial

County Cork · Ireland

North Main St, 27View location

9.0/10Excellent111 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About The Old Imperial

The Old Imperial Hotel is located in Youghal town centre. It’s a family friendly boutique Hotel with quality hotel rooms. The Hotel has a choice of 2 Bars and a contemporary Bistro know as the Coach house, private secure car park to the rear and a private dining room upstairs.

The Coach house Bistro serves modern Irish innovative cuisine in tastefully furnished, comfortable, relaxed surroundings. The Old Imperial has a perfect Youghal town centre location with shopping and entertainment on our door step.

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A stay at The Old Imperial Hotel Youghal places you in the heart of Youghal, steps from Red House and Tynte's Castle. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Collegiate Church of St Mary's and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Youghal Heritage Centre.

Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 20 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Red House 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tynte's Castle 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Collegiate Church of St Mary's 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Clock Gate 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Youghal Heritage Centre 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Fox's Lane Folk Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Aquatrek 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Youghal Lighthouse 1.6 km / 1 mi
Youghal Golf Club 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Front Strand Beach 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Youghal Greyhound Stadium 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Perks Entertainment Center 3 km / 1.9 mi
Aura Leisure Centre 3.2 km / 2 mi
Rincrew Abbey 3.2 km / 2 mi
Redbarn Beach 4.7 km / 2.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Sailing
  • Horse riding
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Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    Room code: TPL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Old Imperial

9.0
Excellent
111 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
50 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2020
Elaine

Dated and in need of a freshen up

Lovely staff and quick check in when we arrived. The room was spacious and clean, however, the bathroom could have been cleaner. Run down looking and it was obvious it had not been cleaned properly, hairs on the floor and streak marks on the bath. Had dinner in the hotel that evening, the food was lovely, but we were asked to leave before our time was up as they wanted then table (we were told that we would have one hour , forty five minutes). We had breakfast in the hotel the next morning, but it was really disappointing, the bacon and pudding were sour and inedible. Overall, the hotel Is a bit dated and run down and in need of a good freshen up, would probably stay there again, but would definitely not have breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2020
Carla

Great stay

Great staff, room very tidy and comfortable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2019
Patrick

Old Imperial Hotel, Youghal, Co Cork

Lovely hotel. Not a huge hotel by no means but comfortable and friendly and the bed was very comfortable. A powerful shower in the morning which was a great way to start the day. Hotel was nicely decorated for Christmas with tasteful garlands and lighting. Will stay again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2019
Rhonda
Great little hotel. We didn’t get to stay long, but the staff was great! Our room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent! The staff was all very nice and accommodating.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Comfortable, Clean rooms with amenities. Food 5 stars, delicious. Pub is definitely Irish and has a great atmosphere.
I highly recommend
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2019
Sharon
The location excellent! Parking, great. Staff excellent. Honestly beyond Excellent!
Cleanliness terrible!!!
Bathroom was very filthy. Shaving hairs around sink. Wall speckled with old dirt. Build up of dust around baseboards & toilet papers ledges & any ledges we’re very neglected!
Cleanliness needs to be upgraded tremendously!!!
Other than the cleanliness.
The imperial Hotel was wonderful.
Please give attention to detail!
Thank you!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Room was very comfortable. Food choice was excellent. Staff very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The rooms are large and well equipped. The bar area is authentic with wood panelling throughout. The adjoining dining area is small but we were accommodated in a very spacious and comfortable upstairs room.
Friends_and_family Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2019
Verified traveler
Property had a lovely feel to it. Was very homely. The staff were super kind and helpful
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2019
Pauline
Friendly and helpful staff, nice food. I felt that the choice for breakfast in relation to fruit, yogurts and breads could be improved on. Great location and parking facilities.
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2019
Verified traveler
The breakfast portions were very small however dinner delicious
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2019
Verified traveler
Great water pressure and hot water!!!!! We drove in from Dublin via quite a few stops and this was perfectly situated for our needs. Town is adorable. Ate dinner and had a pint of the bars own lager w it. Was great food. My mom said best steak ever.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2018
Edel

Little gem

Once again I received a great welcome from the man at reception. I had a lovely overnight stay, bed comfy, room cozy and warm, no outside noise....... unfortunately the tv wasn’t working but once I mentioned it at checkout, I received a reduction in my rate and it was promptly recorded for the maintenance guys. I would return without hesitation.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2018
Cathy
Pleasantly surprised very cute hotel. Happy to stay again and recommend it
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2018
Robert

Irish Treat

Visit to Ireland for family wedding which was quite local to the hotel. Easy and quick check in, with a free upgrade due to wife's medical condition. Paul was helpful and accomodating throughout the stay. Room was spacious, modern and clean with good ammenities all of which were in good working order. Cleaning staff efficent and helpful.
Breakfast was fabulous with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. Evening meal was even better. I would without hesitation recommend the fish chowder starter and beef feather blade main course - wow.
Will be coming bcak without a shadow of a doubt.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2018
noreen

Very central to the town

Food was fabulous. Room was spacious and bright but front rooms had all noise from the street. The choice was close the windows & heat was unreal or open them & don't sleep. Otherwise everything was lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Nice hotel, spacious room with massive double bed. Big bathroom with very nice shower
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Highly Recommend

Nice, central location and excellent breakfast and dinner.
Highly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2018
Brendan
Very good experience; staff friendly and helpful
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2018
Christine

Overnight stay

Only staying overnight. Had excellent meal in the restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2018
Robert

I will find a way to come back.

Service was amazing. The staff could not have done anything more to make us comfortable. The food in the restaurant was 4 star quality at a reasonable price.
Family
4/10
Poor
26 Mar 2018
Michael G

Needs updating

Dated decor. No lift so 3 flight of steps. Smell of smoke outside window. Walls very this so kept awake by snoring next door and tv/radio left on all night
Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Mar 2018
Verified traveler
Decent spot to rest your head for the night. Good value for the money. Nice little pub inside the hotel.
2/10
Poor
16 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Overall poor

- Room dusty, radiators covered in thick dust and so room smelt dusty
- Tray with glasses on covered in dust
- TV didn't work
- Window looked straight in to other room's windows, no privacy
- Room noisy, music noise clearly audible including lyrics, couldn't even mask this out as the TV didn't work, so difficulty sleeping
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2017
Rod

Old Imperial - Youghal

An old hotel but really comfortable and excellent on-site off street parking. Very welcoming and obliging staff. Would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2017
Susan

Comfy oh yes

Superbly comfy,
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2017
William
Great, comfortable location in historic Youghal and really good food int he pub.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2017
Mick

Ideal location

Only stayed one night due to road trip plan but would recommend the accommodation to anyone travelling to the area
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2017
Edel

Full of old worldly charm!

We received a marvellous and genuine welcome from a guy called Paul at reception. For that I thank him. Room was spotless but bathroom dated. Only disappointment was the breakfast. We waited at least 30 mins to receive a different order than what we wanted! It wasn't even tasty! No lift so not suitable for infirm
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2017
paul butler

Nice old hotel in the town centre

Enjoyed a night in youghal recently . Found that this hotel was very reasonably priced (midweek ) excellent choice as the room was comfortable and clean . Lovey bar downstairs offering good fare . Ample free parking .
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2017
Brian

Embodies Irish Hosiptality

Lack of a lift (elevator) can make it difficult for the older guests in a group but overall the proprietor (Paul) and his chef-partner embody Irish hospitality. I would stay again without pause while in the Youghal area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2017
Leighton

Stayed to attend a show, we'll return for an encor

Great central location is obvious. The welcome afforded to my parents and I was unbeatable. From the word go we were made to feel like valued friends. Food was superb, and the service even better than that. We only had a brief stay for the purposes of attending the Lismore Opera Festival nearby. We are now set upon a return to The Old Imperial this time next year, but next time to make a two or three night stay. To balance my review I'd point out that the lack of an elevator may pose some guests with an issue but now I'm nit-picking. All round I have to give this hotel top marks.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2017
James

Homely Hotel.

Would recommend to anyone. Top class food and extremely friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2016
tina

Very welcoming

The room was lovely nice comfy bed there was plenty of space in the room and nice and quiet
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2016
Raymond

Relaxing friendly hotel.

Comfortable one night stay in a pleasant spacious room as we traveled through the area. The staff were wonderful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2016
Hugh

A real gem. A serendipitous find

We are travelling around Ireland with no specific plans, staying wherever we find ourselves in the late afternoon. We just stumbled onto Youghal and found this beautiful hotel. A real gem Ta be sure Ta be sure.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2016
Anne

Fantastic Stay-

My experience at this hotel was absolutely fantastic from the moment we stepped into the hotel we were treated royally, we were upgraded to a suite when we arrived, extremely comfortable ,bright,and spacious The staff were very friendly and were constantly asking if they could help give advise on places to see and things to do in the area. We met many of the local characters and they invited us to join them and brought us to a local pub where we had a great night. As the the food at the Old Imperial that was amazing food heaven you could not fault a thing, from taste,presentation and choice, flawless. We were sad to be leaving but will definitely return and tell all my friends and relatives !!! Thumbs up 100%
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2016
Pat

Excellent value in Youghal

I was very impressed with this hotel. Good spacious room. Ideal for a few days' stay and very reasonably priced. I would recommend it.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jul 2016
Ken

A Bit Of A Disappointment.

The staff was very helpful and friendly. We needed to do laundry after being in Ireland for a week already. A staff member told us that, since it was Saturday when we checked in, we wouldn't be able to get it done until Monday (we left Monday). No facilities in the surrounding area for self-serve. She said that she would take care of our laundry by having the staff wash and dry it! We were very grateful for that!

The hotel is old. No elevator, so you have to lug your bags up several flights of stairs to your room. Inside, the room is comfortable but not really up to the standard of a more modern hotel. The wifi was not useable in our room AT ALL! We had to go downstairs to the bar to use it. Very disappointing. The windows did not shut out the constant street noise.

8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2016
ellen

Lovely Central Location

This hotel is relatively small and so centrally located on Main Street. Free parking, lovely staff, easy access.
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, Nice beach, town in decline..

Nice town Youghal with lovely beach. If you've the right weather great place to stay central with parking. Everything's in walking distance.The town sadly is in decline but still some life in it.
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2015
Sean

One Night in Youghal

Hotel clean, staff friendly and helpful, nice meal, enjoyed my time there.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2015
Flip

Nice location - right down town

This hotel was a nice hotel. The only drawback, and a big one for us, was that the noise from town sounded as if our windows were open despite being closed.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2015
Verified traveler
Very good location and friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2015
Colin

Business stopover

Probably the friendliest staff in any hotel I have stayed in over the last couple of years.
Evening meal acceptable and breakfast freshly cooked, and delicious.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2015
Charles

Excellent hotel in the centre of Youghal

I stayed one night on a touring holiday in southern Ireland. It is a charming and characterful hotel on the Main street in the centre of Youghal, very near the bus stop. Although it is a very busy road, my room at the back was very quiet. There is an excelllent bistro in the hotel, where I had a superb dinner.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Would stay again

Only stayed the one night. Lovely hotel, super friendly and helpful staff. I would stay again. Very clean and comfortable and location is very central.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2015
Desmond

Friendly Comfort, great food.

Staff and management were extremely helpful and engaging. I was made feel very welcome and asked how my day trips had been. Time taken to describe the area and sights to see and where to get great ice cream!!
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2015
Charlie

Could be better!!

Had to wait ten minutes for the receptionist to arrive only to be told that my booking was for room only. I thought when I booked that breakfast was covered. However, our stay was pleasant enough and we did like the spacious room.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2015
Verified traveler

Youghal

Lovely hotel, super friendly and helpful staff
Family

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The Old Imperial
North Main St, 27, Youghal, Ireland

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