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The Empress Hotel

4.2(1,066)
Hotel

About

The Empress Hotel offers relaxed rooms and suites with modern comforts and sweeping bay views, ideal for business travelers seeking a low-key stay. Its location on the seafront provides easy access to local transit options, including the electric tram and steam railway, simplifying group arrivals and departures.

The hotel’s restaurant serves well-regarded meals with a focus on quality and value, complemented by a lounge bar perfect for informal networking or unwinding after meetings. Friendly staff and attentive housekeeping ensure a smooth, comfortable experience for corporate guests.

Best for

  • Seaside business retreats & multi-night stays
  • Casual client dinners with bay views
  • Relaxed team breakfasts & morning meetings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Seafront setting with bay views
Location
Seafront setting with bay views
Situated on the seafront, the hotel offers relaxed rooms and suites with views of the bay, providing a scenic backdrop for events and stays.
Modern restaurant with well-regarded breakfast
Dining
Modern restaurant with well-regarded breakfast
The hotel features a modern restaurant praised for its excellent and varied breakfast options, including standout items like Manx Kippers and quality bacon, alongside a lounge bar with good value offerings.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 1,066 reviews